This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, 54 countries are represented at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio and President Obama speaks to the Young African Leaders Initiative. Fifty-Four African Nations Attending Rio Olympics Of the 54 African countries competing in this years’ Olympics, only one team contends…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, Nigerian scientists invent a new Malaria test, thousands of protesters take to the streets in Ethiopia, Tunisia ousts its prime minister, and Chad’s former dictator is ordered to pay for his crimes. New Malaria Test Allows For Self-Diagnosis Fyodor, a Nigerian…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, Bill Gates invests $5 billion into the African continent and a look into the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Bill Gates to invest $5 billion into the African continent over the next 5 years Bill Gates, the founder of American…
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa In this week’s news, the African Union takes the next steps on its Agenda 2063 plan, and Indian Premier Narendra Modi, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visit the African continent. With e‑passport, African Union Furthers Continental Integration Just as the European Union…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up In this week’s news, Ethiopia’s former health minister seeking to be next WHO chief, and African chefs want you to savor an African dish. African Chefs Using The Web to Promote Their Dishes For those who travel…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Cardiopad and Ethiopian Airlines are recognized for their excellence, and ancient treasures are returned to Egypt. Cardiopad Creator Wins Engineering Prize Arthur Zang, an engineer from Cameroon, won the African Prize for Engineering Innovation…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, the World Economic Forum on Africa holds in the Rwandan capital, and African push for a European-style integration of the continent. Who Cares: World Economic Forum on Africa Holds In Rwanda The 26th…
In this week’s news, African leaders gather in Ethiopia for a high-level security summit, and investors in Africa cautioned not to leave too soon. The Economist Cautions Not To Pull Out of Africa Too Soon It’s true there are plenty of concerns among the millions of investors who have put their money and hopes in the economies…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, Darfur decides to vote on their political future, Nigeria looks to the cosmos, and Ethiopia turns to bamboo for economic boost. Darfur Holds Controversial Election Darfur, a Western part of Sudan, is holding a…
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week, Ethiopia continues their successful fight against HIV/AIDS, Zambian President promises to have a female running mate in upcoming election, and Nigeria’s army takes on Human Rights violations. Ethiopia Plans to Eliminate AIDS by 2030 Ethiopia’s Federal…