2012-06-19 16:34:17Aid Agencies and the President of Niger Call for Urgent Action to Tackle Sahel Food Crises, Now and in the Future[Christian Aid]
As prolonged drought and political instability worsen the current food crisis that is threatening more than 19 million people across the Sahel, President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger met with UK Aid Agencies this week to discuss the food crisis and insecurity affecting the region.
Saturday, 05-18-13, 13:33The Diaspora Can Help Fuel Rwanda's Technology and Digital Ambitions[African Arguments]As Rwanda day 2013 comes to London for the first time, let me take this opportunity to talk about the role that the Rwandan business community in the diaspora can playing by embracing the creation of Rwanda startup culture and make a difference in creating much needed jobs at the same time benefiting from the growth of the ICT sector.
Saturday, 05-18-13, 12:32Nigeria's Oil Sector Output Decreases in First Quarter - NBS[Vanguard]Abuja -The economy, measured by the Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP), grew by 6.56 per cent in the first quarter of 2013 as against 6.34 per cent in the corresponding quarter of 2012.
Saturday, 05-18-13, 12:32Jonathan Secures Release of Nigerian Prisoners in Equatorial Guinea[Vanguard]Abuja -President Goodluck Jonathan has secured the release of 10 prisoners held by Equatorial Guinea for various immigration offences, a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday.
Saturday, 05-18-13, 10:58UN Agency Prepositions for Darfur Refugees in Chad Ahead of Rainy Season[UN News]With tens of thousands of Darfur refugees in eastern Chad, the United Nations refugee agency today said it is "in a race against time" to deliver aid before heavy rains cut off access to the group escaping violence linked to tribal conflicts.