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South Africa is bracing for economic backlash from xenophobic attacks

Johannesburg (AFP) – A wave of xenophobic attacks in South Africa could provoke reprisals from neighbouring countries, raising concerns among South African business leaders and officials that the violence against foreigners.

Nigerian Billionaire, Emeka Offor Gives $10 Million to Fight River Blindness in Nigeria

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and businessman Sir Emeka Offor signed an agreement today for a partnership to eliminate river blindness (onchocerciasis) from seven states in Nigeria where The Carter.

A New Era for Mozambique

ANALYSIS Mozambique’s ambitious new executive must find ways to bridge a set of gaps: between the core and the periphery; between political parties – established and new; and between the.

Hilton Worldwide Signs Agreement for First Hotel in Swaziland, Africa

Mbabane & McLean, VA, 22 June 2015 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/-Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT), the world’s fastest-growing hospitality company, today announced the signing of a management agreement with the Swaziland.

Meet Seyi Oyesola, Co-inventor of “Hospital-in-a-Box”, a solar-powered, life-saving operating room

Seyi Oyesola —  Nigerian-born Anesthesiologist and Critical Care Physician Co-inventor of “Hospital-in-a-Box”, a solar-powered, life-saving operating room which can be transported to remote areas of Africa and set up quickly.

A Nigerian, Samuel Achilefu awarded in the U.S for invention of Cancer Goggles

One year after “cancer goggles” were first used in a successful breast cancer operation, Dr. Samuel Achilefu is still getting emails from surgeons all over the world, hoping for a.

Africa’s new development partnerships

Africa’s place in global trade, investment and policymaking has grown steadily over the past decade. Among the most visible – and vital – investments in the continent have been in.

From Truant To A Business Tycoon: The Ashish Thakkar Story

In less than two decades, Ashish Thakkar turned a $5,000 loan from his parents into a continent-spanning empire. How did he do it? For someone who dropped out of school.

Should Rwandan President Paul Kagame Serve A Third Term?

The ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party this week said it is the will of the people to change the constitution so President Paul Kagame can seek a third term in office, VOANews reports. In early.