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Egypt's former President Mohammed Morsi has died after fainting in a courtroom, state TV says. The former president was ousted by the army in 2013 and has since been answering to numerous charges. He died aged 67. Morsi was born in the village of El-Adwah in the Nile
It's barely a few days before the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations and the hysteria on the continent is reaching it's peak. FIFA has realised it's latest report of the world's best ranked football teams. The rankings for the African
The prices of oil are constantly changing, and this can drastically affect the oil and gas upstream industry. However, these effects on the upstream industry impact a wider circle of businesses such as energy providers and plastic producers due to changing prices and fuel efficiency. Upstream Oil Companies Unlike downstream
Anyone who undermines the political might of Joseph Kabila does so at their own risks. The former leader, despite leaving office after the December 30 2018 elections, has a strong influence over the country’s polity. Joseph Kabila served as the President of Democratic Republic of Congo for 18 years
Africa is known for its riches in oil and natural resources, as well as human capital. The region has seen its potential especially now that they are considered one of the fastest-growing areas in the world for foreign direct investment because of its vast oil and natural gas deposits, aside
"The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity." - Lewis Grizzard A photo showing President Uhuru Kenyatta handing over the National Flag to the Harambee Stars football team for
"Really, when it comes to gay rights, there's two wars going on. The first war is political. But the culture war is over." - Dan Savage Africa prides itself as a continent that upholds morals and values. It was on these standards that many believed gay
They say wonders shall never cease. Like a script from a sit-com, a Nigerian government official in a state-owned examinations body has told officials of the country’s anti-graft body and the courts that the money totaling over $100,000 (36 Million Naira) which went missing from the vaults of
Following the Lake Mai-Ndombe disaster in DRC where 45 people died and 200 people are still missing, provincial governor Antoine Masamba has announced that old boats are to be banned from the lake. The ban will affect wooden passenger boats older than 5 years. Water transport is a popular means
Mining activities have driven African economies for decades. People have made and lost fortunes, all while navigating cultural and ethical challenges found on the continent. It’s difficult to generalize the entire African continent’s business environment. After all, there are dozens of individual African countries each with their own
The kind of stories that come out of Africa involving corruption and financial mismanagement is often annoying, but those involving Nigeria are often the most annoying. You will recall reports from Nigeria in the past where government officials had attributed missing funds from government accounts to the sudden disappearance of
Opposition leader Moïse Katumbi made his triumphant return to the Democratic Republic of Congo today. Katumbi has been living in exile in Belgium for three years after he was charged by former president Joseph Kabila’s government of several crimes including fraud, hiring foreign mercenaries and illegally acquiring a second
Let us begin by welcoming international solidarity. Whether it was the United Nations, its field agencies or major NGOs, the mobilization was not long in coming to the aid of Zimbabwe, Malawi, and, especially Mozambique, devastated by Cyclone Idai last March. But as another tropical cyclone, Kenneth, has landed on
Conscious university students of our nation’s premier center of higher learning, loyal ideologues and paragons of SUP, strong-willed militants and cadres, solidarity forces and proponents of economic freedom, distinguished members of the fourth estate: With strength of mind and unyielding resilience in pursuit of social justice, academic freedom and
Zipline, a medical product delivery company launched in Rwanda, recently reached a total valuation of $1 billion. The company operates the world's only drone delivery system for urgent medicines such as blood and vaccines. It is among the most tested drone delivery services in the world, making it
The beautiful country of South Africa offers just about any outdoor activity you can think of! From golden savannah, hauntingly beautiful deserts, beautiful beaches, and stunning mountain ranges to diverse wildlife and adventure and game parks, SA has it all! So, if you want to escape the busy city life
