Small Island Developing States (SIDS, an official designation of the United Nations) such as Maldives and Cape Verde, are attracting ever increasing numbers of tourists, outlined the UN World Tourism Organization in a report released Tuesday. In the past decade, visitor numbers have increased by more than 12 million to reach 41 million in 2011. [...]
Foreign Investment Into Africa At An All Time High
May 7, 2012 | Posted by
Africa received its largest ever share of global foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, an Ernst and Young survey has said. FDI projects grew by 27% in 2011, pushing Africa’s share of the world’s investment to almost a quarter. FDI inflows, now about $80bn (£50bn), should reach $150bn by 2015, according to the global consultants. [...]
Cape Verdean Singer Carmen Souza Sings Ind’feso
May 5, 2012 | Posted by
In the fifth of a series showcasing Africa’s musical talent, Cape Verdean singer Carmen Souza performs her song Ind’feso – which means ‘helpless’ in Creole. Carmen was born in Cape Verde, the tiny Atlantic ocean archipelago that punches above its weight musically, and was also home to the late international superstar Cesaria Evora. As she [...]
