World Bank postpones $90m Uganda loan over anti-gay law
01/03/2014The World Bank has postponed a $90m (£54m) loan to Uganda over its tough anti-gay law, which has drawn criticism from around the world. World Bank officials said they wanted.
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Egypt interim government resigns unexpectedly
24/02/2014As Sally Nabil reports, Hazem Beblawi did not explain why he was resigning Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi has unexpectedly announced the resignation of his government. Mr Beblawi said.
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs anti-gay bill
24/02/2014The BBC’s Catherine Byaruhanga: “Many citizens are quite happy the president is defending what they say are traditional African values” Uganda’s president has signed into law a bill toughening penalties.
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Angola, Namibia, Nigeria Fastest Growing Countries In Africa – Report
23/02/2014Angola, Namibia and Nigeria are the fastest growing countries in Africa in terms of wealth per capita, according to a report by New World Wealth. The countries were ranked by.
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Ethiopian Airlines hijacked by a co-pilot , forced to land
21/02/2014A co-pilot on an Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Rome hijacked the airliner early Monday morning and flew it to Geneva, Switzerland, looking for asylum. The man, an Ethiopian in.
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Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe Turns 90 years old – Dictator or Freedom Fighter?
21/02/2014Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turns 90 on Friday. In the West, he is perceived as a dictator, but in Africa he still has many supporters. Robert Mugabe – a dictator!.
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Africa’s Reaction To Nigerian CBN Governor’s Suspension
21/02/2014An air of shock or relief. Sanusi’s removal has been met with mixed reactions from political and economic personalities in Africa. A group of Nigerian lawmakers and financial experts have.
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20 Most Memorable Quotes From Steve Jobs
19/02/2014In honor of Steve Jobs, the late co-founder of Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), here’s a list of some of his most memorable quotes about success in business. 1) “We don’t get a.
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United States has expressed confidence that Nigeria would eventually defeat Boko Haram terror
19/02/2014In spite of the spate of attacks executed in some parts of the North-east in recent weeks by the out lauded Boko Haram sect, the United States has expressed confidence.
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Turkey Government Supports Nigerian Entrepreneurs With N594 Billion Loan
17/02/2014The government of Turkey has set aside the sum of N594 (€2billion) as loans for Nigerian entrepreneurs to facilitate trade relations between both economies. Executive Chairman of the Nigeria-Turkey Chamber.
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