Akosua Report: Tidjane Thiam

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“I know this might sound shocking but I wish a list like this did not have to exist. It is a sign that we...

Rwanda Accuses DRC of Rocket Launching into Border Cities

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AllAfrica.com is reporting that Rwanda is accusing the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) of shelling border cities. The DRC's response is that M23...

Caribbean: Be Prepared for 'Very Active' Hurricane Season

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Caribbean 360 is reporting that the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) has urged Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active...

Nigeria: Demolitions in Lagos Leave Residents Homeless

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Jon Gambrell of The Associated Press is reporting that Nigeria has begun destroying informal settlements and neighborhoods in Lagos in order to make way...

Holiday Gifts That Give Back

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Writing for The Root, TheBurtonWire.com's Editor-in-Chief Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. offers some examples of six groups that are working to make products that help...

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in Africa

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Yolaan Begbie of Africa.com has compiled a list of cities in various countries in Africa that would be great for people looking to live,...

EBOLA: President Obama Approves Use of Experimental Drug for Liberia

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Reuters is reporting that the White House and the United States Food and Drug Administration have approved the request for sample doses of an experimental...

Somalia: Al Shabab Bans Use of the Internet; Citizens Outraged

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Sabahionline.com is reporting that Islamist extremist rebels Al-Shabab  has banned use of the Internet. Abdi Moalim writes: "In a statement published January 8th on the...

United States: Check out PBS’ Africa

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A joint venture between Thirteen/WNET New York's NATURE and National Geographic Television, AFRICA is an eight-part series, shot in widescreen, super 16mm format, that...

Mali: France Begins Intervention Against Islamists

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BBC Africa is reporting that President Francois Hollande says French troops are taking part in operations against Islamists in northern Mali. French troops "have brought...