Tag: Africa
President Obama meets with young African leaders at The White House – npr.org
August 5th, 2010, Comments Off
From NPR: “We are rooting for your successes,” President Obama said. “And we want to work with you to achieve that success. But ultimately, success is going to be in your hands.” Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
Video: Bob Johnson expands to Africa
July 16th, 2010, Comments Off
The first African-focused mutual fund: Nile Pan Africa Fund – blackenterprise.com
July 8th, 2010, Comments Off
From Black Enterprise: “The fund invests across the entire continent from Cairo to Cape Town, and in all industries, including basic materials, technology, utilities, and consumer goods,” says Seruma, who serves as the fund’s portfolio manager. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
5 East African countries create common market – AP
July 2nd, 2010, Comments Off
From AP: When most African countries gained independence from European colonial powers in the 1950s and 1960s, Africa’s founding fathers wanted the entire continent to become one economy as a way of achieving self-reliance and better negotiating power in international markets. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
Photographs reveal secret life of urban Africa – CNN.com
June 30th, 2010, Comments Off
From CNN: Most people are used to seeing images of African refugee camps or its sun-parched savannah. Far less common are sights of the continent’s bustling cities or varied architecture. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
No winner for $5 million African leadership prize – AFP
June 13th, 2010, Comments Off
From AFP: Ibrahim said, “Many African countries are making great strides, not just economically but also in terms of their governance.” But he said more needs to be done. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
Video: African Journalism Awards 2010
June 10th, 2010, Comments Off
Video: Africa’s untapped mobile market
June 5th, 2010, Comments Off
France says Africa must be on Security Council – reuters.com
June 1st, 2010, Comments Off
From Reuters: “I am convinced that we can’t talk about big global questions without Africa any longer,” Sarkozy told about 800 delegates from 40 African states. “The Security Council must be reformed and it’s not normal that Africa does not have a member of the Security Council.” Click here to read more Click here to [...]
Africa marks 50 years of freedom – AP
May 26th, 2010, Comments Off
From AP: Africans offered tough love for their leaders and expressed hope for the future Tuesday as they assessed progress since 1960, the year that brought independence to a third of the continent. Click here to read more Click here to read today’s top headlines
