March 21, 2016

Six Questions African Policymakers Must Answer Now

  Six Questions African Policymakers Must Answer Now – Essay by by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The “Africa rising” story of the past decade, fueled by 5 percent average […]
March 21, 2016

UN goes dark to spotlight climate change

  Earth Hour 2016: UN goes dark to spotlight climate change  –   The United Nations this evening dimmed the lights at its iconic Headquarters complex […]
March 21, 2016

Nigeria’s ex-defence chief raided staff salary funds

  Nigeria’s ex-defence chief raided staff salary funds – Nigeria’s former chief of defence staff bought property including a $5.5 million mansion with air force money, passing […]
March 21, 2016

Colombia: over 250,000 children impacted by conflict despite

  Colombia: over 250,000 children impacted by conflict despite peace talks, UN agency reports – Hostilities in Colombia have disrupted the lives of more than a […]
March 21, 2016

Voters casting ballots in 5 African countries

  Voters casting ballots in 5 African countries – Voters in five African countries casted ballots last  Sunday, including four presidential elections and a constitutional referendum. Incumbents in Niger […]
March 19, 2016

UN confirms Sierra Leone’s Ebola flare-up is over

  UN confirms Sierra Leone’s Ebola flare-up is over, but cautions more are possible – The latest flare-up of Ebola in Sierra Leone is over, the […]
March 19, 2016

China’s Premier expresses confidence in the economy amid difficulties

China’s Premier expresses confidence in the economy amid difficulties – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed confidence in the long-term prosperity of the Chinese economy amidst looming […]
March 19, 2016

Zimbabwe to get first IMF loan in almost 20 years

  Zimbabwe to get first IMF loan in almost 20 years – Zimbabwe expects to get funding from the International Monetary fund later this year. The […]
March 17, 2016

Federal Government to create 700,000 Jobs in 2016

  Federal Government to create 700,000 Jobs in 2016 – In a Facebook message posted on his wall yesterday, Vice President of Nigeria, Professor  Yemi Osinbajo […]
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