The modern mission of the World Bank is to alleviate world poverty, but although Asia and Africa are home to 80 percent of the world’s poor, the racism of the bank is so deeply entrenched and pervasive that the nations of Africa have virtually no say over the bank’s policies and actions and blacks have no [...]
Christian, Muslim Youth Unite to Shutdown African Noodle Factory
November 30, 2012 | Posted by
Information reaching 247ureports.com through security sources in Kaduna indicate that youths from five communities in Chikun local government area [LGA] shutdown and sealed off Africa’s largest indomie factory located in Kaduna South. The factory was sealed today at 6am. According to information received, the youths are reported to be demanding for the industry to extend [...]
Africa to Account for 13.9% of Global Cellular Market by 2017
November 29, 2012 | Posted by
With shiny new 4G smartphones clamoring for attention, it’s easy to forget about the humble talk-plus-text mobile phone. But the device continues to dominate in emerging markets, such as Africa, where access to third generation cellular — let alone 4G — is not even close to being widespread. ABI Research says GSM (2G) mobile subscriptions [...]
EasyJet, Africa’s 1st Low-Cost Airline Begins Flying This Week
November 28, 2012 | Posted by
The launch of Africa’s first low-cost airline promises to open the continent’s skies to first-time fliers and cut costs for tourists currently hit with some of the world’s most expensive air tickets. Fastjet, part-owned by easyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, will take its first scheduled flight in Tanzania this week and plans to expand first [...]
Parliamentary Assembly of the 79-member African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of States
November 22, 2012 | Posted by
THE 30th session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the 79-member African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of states is scheduled to take place in Paramaribo, Suriname over two days this coming weekend. This meeting of the tri-continental group’s parliamentarians will precede the ACP’s Seventh Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for December 13-14 [...]
The Obscenity of Rich Leaders Pillaging Resource-Rich, Yet Impoverished African Nations
November 20, 2012 | Posted by
Recently some African presidents have featured in media headlines not for their heroic accomplishments as leaders but for robbing their nations and siphoning their ill-gotten gains to safe havens. Since 2010, French judges have been investigating illicit wealth accumulation by the presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea, all of whom are [...]
‘Nairobi Half Life’: Well-Done Retread of Country Boy in the Big City Motif
November 19, 2012 | Posted by
The old story of a naïve country bumpkin’s rude awakening upon arrival in the big city is shot through with fresh social and stylistic energy in Nairobi Half Life, a dynamic crime drama set in parts of Kenya’s capital that visitors would generally choose to avoid. This first film by young former assistant director David [...]
Algeria, a Vibrant North African Tourist Destination
November 19, 2012 | Posted by
Algeria stands out as one of the largest territorial countries in the African continent. The landscape of Algeria consists of highlands such as mountains even in the coastal region, and extensive desert known as the Sahara at the southern part o the country. Algeria is a North African country that shares its coastal shores with [...]
New Survey Shows That African Students Prefer to Be Entrepreneurs
November 19, 2012 | Posted by
A recent survey reveals that many African business students prefer to be entrepreneurs and self-employed. The Association of Business Executives’ Entrepreneurship in Africa report found 72% of its more than 13000 students across Africa would choose to be their own boss, compared with 28% who would like to be employed. And 93% would like to [...]
Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia: Picture Perfect
November 17, 2012 | Posted by
Located just north of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, is the town of Sidi Bou Said. The entire town is located on top of a steep cliff, which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The view from Sidi Bou Said is absolutely phenomenal, and will continue to amaze you throughout your entire trip. The entire town is [...]
