Category: Africa NewsNigerian warplanes have struck suspected Boko Haram camps in the country’s northeast as part of an ongoing military offensive against the armed group. Troops used jets and helicopters on Friday to hit targets in their biggest military campaign since Boko Haram launched a revolt almost four years ago. The air raids, which began after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in [...]
In sub-Saharan Africa, many economies are growing briskly, thanks to the continentâs abundant natural resources and global commodities boom. Development experts say revenues from minerals, oil and gas could help many countries fund much needed roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure. A recent report by the Africa Progress Panel, a group of influential business and political leaders, says thereâs great potential in the continentâs extractive wealth â but also many challenges. …
Less than five days after the Nigerian armed forces began a massive attack on militants in the north, Nigeria’s Department of Defense says 65 suspected Boko Haram militants have been arrested and ten have been killed.
The Nigerian military says Boko Haram militants are fleeing their camps. Some are in search of fuel while others are running from the armed forces that are attacking the camps.
This comes after Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday declared a …
Thousands of elderly Kenyans are awaiting reparations for colonial-era abuses as their lawyers enter the final stages of negotiations with the British Foreign Office.
Amidst the Kenyan struggle for independence decades ago, the Mau Mau resistance movement launched a guerrilla war against the British colonial administration. Hundreds of thousands accused of participating in the uprising were detained, tortured or executed by the colonial government.
Last October, the …
The Horn of Africa has been ravaged by war and famine for decades, and now one of Somalia’s regions, hopes to become an independent state. Somaliland sits on the Gulf of Aden and is officially regarded as an autonomous region of Somalia. The two were, however, separate until 1960. During the civil war in the [...]
By Xola Potelwa RUSTENBURG, South Africa | Fri May 17, 2013 8:32am EDT RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) – The leader of South Africa’s biggest platinum mining union threatened on Friday to bring Africa’s No. 1 economy “to a standstill” and demanded a meeting with President Jacob Zuma, ramping up the rhetoric in an 18-month labor [...]
Children treated after attack in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is treating survivors of an attack on Mpeti in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The village, which is home to around [...]
Communique of the 376th meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU) on the situation in Madagascar ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 376th meeting held in Addis Ababa, on 16 May 2013, [...]
Press statement of the 376th PSC meeting on the situation in Mali ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 376thmeeting held on 16May 2013, was briefed by the Commissioner for Peace and Security on the latest developments in [...]
Spindelegger: “Nigeria needs dialogue between the religions” / Vice-Chancellor concerned about escalation of violence in Nigeria VIENNA, Austria, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Austrian Vice-Chancellor and Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger expressed his concern about the escalation of violence in Nigeria over the past few days and weeks that has caused more [...]
Psychosocial Course Aims to Heal Scars Caused by Libyan Conflict GENEVA, Switzerland, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – IOM, in partnership with Tripoli University, has completed a six-month course for 31 Libyan health, educational and social experts on how to cope with psychological reactions in the aftermath of 2011 Libyan conflict. The [...]
IOM Supports Migration and Development Policy Process in Namibia GENEVA, Switzerland, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – IOM Namibia, in cooperation with the Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration, has organized a workshop on migration and development in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The May 15th-17th event, financed by the IOM Development Fund, was [...]
Youth Forum to address Africa’s transformational agenda as AU marks golden jubilee ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The month of May will be marked by celebrations to mark 50 years since the establishment of the Organization for African Unity, now the African Union, around the theme: “Pan [...]
MSF hospital in South Sudan targeted and purposefully damaged to render it inoperative LONDON, United-Kingdom, May 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) strongly condemns the destruction at its hospital in Pibor town, South Sudan, purposefully conducted to render the hospital inoperative. This leaves around 100,000 people, who had fled [...]
Electronics Engineer- SMS/ LF/ CCM, with our client based at Nigeria
United HR Solutions Private Limited – Nigeria – Should be Graduate- BE: Electronics Must have min. 6- 8 years experience in Steel industry. Responsible for maintenance & repairing of all electronics based equipments. Should be Graduate- BE: Electr…
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National Warehousing and Logistics Manager, Nigeria
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Clergy Bethrand Osinachi Ujunwa calls for unity among Christians
Clergy Bethrand Osinachi Ujunwa calls for unity among Christians By Nwaorgu Faustinus The former parish priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Parish Umuodagu Ntu in Ngor/Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Father Bethrand has called on Christians to be united as a body. Rev. Bethrand made the call at a send-off and reception church [...]
Boko Haram Are Cannibals and Drug Addicts; It Is Time To Eradicate This Scourge
Boko Haram Are Cannibals and Drug Addicts; It Is Time To Eradicate This Scourge To the President and Nigeria’s people Assalamualikum We the MuslimsAgainstTerror.com here by offer our prayers and support for the mission to bring an end to Abubakar Shekau’s Boko Haram. We are pleased to hear of the declared states of emergency. Even [...]
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech
Livestock tracking in Africa goes high tech By Pavithra Rao In an era of lightning speed, ever-present wireless connectivity, high tech is now also being used to benefit livestock farmers in rural areas of Africa. Widely known for being used to track wild animals, GPS, or “Global Positioning System” tracking devices are being adapted by [...]
Malian children face education crisis
Malian children face education crisis Conflict disrupts schools By Kingsley Ighobor While the world remains focused on ending Mali’s conflict following rebel incursions into the northern part of the country early last year, there are about 400,000 Malian children facing severe disruptions in their education, warns the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. The fund and other [...]
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa
Japan, a subtle but effective partner for Africa Interview with JICA President, Akihiko Tanaka By Jocelyne Sambira Africa’s continued growth has sparked the interest of investors from industrialized nations, resulting in fierce competition for its resources and markets. The aggressive economic expansion efforts by China and India, among others, come to mind. Japan, however, has [...]
EASYKOBO.COM presents Nigeria’s 1st Free NSE Stock Trials
Aug 9 (Lagos) –Easykobo Finance website welcomes you to the new and improved easykobo.com experience. In December 2010,Easykobo.com was formed during the financial crisis to bring a fresh approach to investing in the Nigeria capital markets, website was upgraded last month. Easykobo.com now features Nigeria’s first free Stock trials simulation with exciting prizes for winners [...]
Telkom SA joins IT Leaders East Africa Summit in September as platinum solution provider
The anticipated 2nd annual IT Leaders East Africa Summit will take place from 5 to 6 September 2012 in Nairobi; in the heart of Kenya’s esteemed capital city. The summit is produced and hosted by international business-to-business conferencing company, Kinetic Events in proud association with the Kenya ICT Board (KICTB) and Kenya Information Technology and [...]
Hennessy Artistry To Release Music Video For Bartender On August 17th
The video of the year is about to drop! Hennessy Cognac announced today, that acclaimed Film Maker, Clarence Peters has delivered the music video for ‘Bartender’, the historic Hennessy Artistry collaboration between Naeto C and M.I – two of Africa’s best Hip hop artistes. The video promises to be very exciting and arguably sets a [...]
CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI AND THE RESOURCES OF RIVERS STATE – A SCORE CARD!
The main treatise of this attempt for avoidance of doubt is to examine and x-ray how Gov Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State has diligently and prudently managed the resources of Rivers State or otherwise. This becomes imperative considering the Punch Newspaper publication in its edition of [...]
Davido, Jimmy JATT, Mr Solek, Kayswitch for Naija Corner at Nottinghill Carnival
Lagos|Nigeria Sodium Brand Solutions and Reve Entertainment have announced the line up for this year’s edition of “Naija Corner” at the Nottinghill Carnival in London. Executive producer Abisoye Fagade says some of the biggest names in Nigerian music will come together on Monday August 27, to deliver 100 percent entertainment to fans at the authentic [...]
Nigerian warplanes strike ‘Boko Haram camps’
Nigerian warplanes have struck suspected Boko Haram camps in the country’s northeast as part of an ongoing military offensive against the armed group. Troops used jets and helicopters on Friday to hit targets in their biggest military campaign since Boko Haram launched a revolt almost four years ago. The air raids, which began after President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency in [...]
African Mines: A Potential Source of Funds for Infrastructure
In sub-Saharan Africa, many economies are growing briskly, thanks to the continentâs abundant natural resources and global commodities boom. Development experts say revenues from minerals, oil and gas could help many countries fund much needed roads, bridges, dams and other infrastructure. A recent report by the Africa Progress Panel, a group of influential business and political leaders, says thereâs great potential in the continentâs extractive wealth â but also many challenges. …
Nigerian Military Says It Captured Dozens of Boko Haram Militants
Less than five days after the Nigerian armed forces began a massive attack on militants in the north, Nigeria’s Department of Defense says 65 suspected Boko Haram militants have been arrested and ten have been killed.
The Nigerian military says Boko Haram militants are fleeing their camps. Some are in search of fuel while others are running from the armed forces that are attacking the camps.
This comes after Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday declared a …
Target goes hunting in Silicon Valley, following Wal-Mart
By Alistair Barr SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Target Corp said on Friday it opened a new San Francisco office to track down technology companies that can help the second-largest U.S. retailer grow its online commerce business. Target's Technology Innovation Center is run by David Newman, an executive who spent six years at the online business of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, which has had a major presence in Silicon Valley for several years. "Partnership is in our DNA and early-stage companies can sense that and are proving to be very willing to partner and co-develop," said Newman. …
Bloomberg appoints former IBM chief to advise on data issues
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bloomberg LP appointed former IBM Chairman and CEO Samuel Palmisano as an independent adviser on security and data issues, as the company seeks to address customers' concerns about possible breaches in the confidentiality of their usage data. The news and financial data company said on Friday that Palmisano will report to its board of directors and he will immediately undertake a review of current policies for client data and end-user information. …
New Nexus 7 leaked in Google+ Hangouts video?
It may seem highly suspicious, but an eagle-eyed Twitter member spotted what could be the new version of the Nexus 7 in the official Google+ Hangouts promo video. What's gives it away? The current Nexus 7 doesn't have a flashing LED notification light.
