Tag Archives: World Economic Forum

Nigeria: Good luck, Mr. Jonathan. It’s time you were impeached

March 24, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Joel Brinkley American Voices Tribune Media Services – Just outside President Goodluck Jonathan’s office sat 17 ambulances, just in case he or one of his aides fell ill. They were seldom if ever used. No actual health-care facility nationwide … read more »

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De-risking Africa`s Emerging Economy

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Since the onset of the global financial crisis in the third quarter of 2007, emerging markets gained more prominence as they drove economic growth. Investors took an interest in emerging markets, which offered attractive investment opportunities relative to America and … read more »

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Nigeria: N23b Pension Scam: The Judiciary Agian Betrays The Nation

January 30, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Justice Abubakar Talba, just recently handed Mr. John Yusuf only a two-year jail sentence for conniving with others to defraud the office and pensioners of N27.2bn. The Judge gave him an option of fine in the sum of N750,000 for … read more »

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Bill Gates: My Plan to Fix The World’s Biggest Problems

January 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/Prashant PanjiarBy custom, many Ethiopian parents won’t name a child for weeks, in case the baby dies. Sebsebila Nassir, pictured above with a health worker, named her newborn daughter Amira—’princess’ in Arabic—on her immunization card the … read more »

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Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan warns of Mali terror spillover

January 23, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Nigeria’s president is warning that if Islamist terrorists in Mali are not contained there will be a spillover effect upon some Western and African nations. President Goodluck Jonathan told the World Economic Forum on Wednesday that … read more »

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Nigeria’s Prseident Goodluck Jonathan Visits Switzerland, Ethiopia

January 20, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan will embark on a working visit to Switzerland and Ethiopia tomorrow with engagements in Geneva and Davos devoted to drawing the attention of more members of the international business finance community to Nigeria’s immense investment potentials. … read more »

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Ethiopian Abebe Gellaw: The journalist who silenced the tyrant

January 9, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Hilina Taye There is no doubt that 2012 was one of the most memorable years in our history. We witnessed high dramas, an unforgettable protest, a tyrant’s global hide-and-seek game, the elite’s wailing and cries, a mass hysteria, a … read more »

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The Rise of Ethiopia’s Sole Rebels

January 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun started Sole Rebels in 2005 in order to create jobs and sustainable prosperity in her country. Courtesy: Sole Rebels ADDIS ABABA , Jan 1 2013 (IPS) – Innovative Ethiopian footwear manufacturer Sole Rebels will open its … read more »

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Nigeria Leaders: The Second Most Corrupt in the World

November 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The perception of the Federal Government before Nigerians crashed further, as they rated the nation’s leadership as the second most corrupt in the world, a Gallup poll just made public has revealed. Gallup, in its first-ever report on “Global States … read more »

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Revolutionary Democracy Starves: Starvation in Southern Ethiopia

May 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Fortune The confusing politics that ruling party officials abide by is exposing thousands of farmers and their children to starvation in southern Ethiopia, observes this writer whose identity Fortune withholds upon request. It is ironic why the Revolutionary Democrats … read more »

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Groups reject foreign investment in African farming

May 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mr. President (of the African Union), Please allow a West African peasant to share with you his preoccupations in the run-up to the G8 Symposium on food security to be held in Washington on 18-19 May 2012 and the G8 … read more »

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How Meles rules Ethiopia

May 22, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Richard Dowden Meles Zenawi is the cleverest and most engaging Prime Minister in Africa – at least when he talks to visiting outsiders. When he speaks to his fellow Ethiopians, he is severe and dogmatic. But he entertains western … read more »

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Africa should focus on education – Annan

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Addis Ababa – Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan said on Thursday that African governments should commit to educating the continent’s bourgeoning youth population to sustain economic growth. Over 60% of Africa’s population is under 30. “We have a young … read more »

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Swedes meet Ethiopian PM over jailed journalists

February 5, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A senior Swedish delegation has met in secret with Ethiopia’s prime minister Meles Zenawi to discuss the case of two Swedish journalists jailed in the country for terror crimes, according to media reports. The Swedish delegation headed by foreign minister … read more »

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Benin receive $34m in loans, grants from China

September 22, 2011 by benim

Cotonou – China has given Benin $34m in loans and grants, part of which will fund an anti-piracy patrol drive off the coast of the west African country where hijackings have surged this year. The aid package was announced by … read more »

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S.African Malema makes Forbes power list

September 15, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – ANC Youth League president Julius Malema is one of Africa’s 10 most powerful young men, according to a list compiled by business magazine Forbes. “The ANCYL wields enormous power in South African politics, and played a pivotal role … read more »

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Ethiopia: Devalued Education, Devalued Economy, Devalued Nation

July 27, 2011 by benim

To intellectually debate Ethiopia’s history, one must first accept the contributions of all Ethiopians. To dispute past achievements or legacy of events or particular individuals, one must not begin with “state of mind” of the personalities or group involved in … read more »

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The Power of Partnerships in Africa

May 6, 2011 by benim

We are witnessing a historic change to the development paradigm. Drastic spending cuts in the United States, uncertainty around Europe’s common currency and the consequences of the earthquake in Japan are reordering international priorities and put further pressure on aid … read more »

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Zimbabwe Mugabe talks frustrating – Tsvangirai

May 6, 2011 by benim

Cape Town – Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday that negotiating his shaky unity pact with veteran President Robert Mugabe was “the most frustrating experience” of his life but was key to halting the country’s collapse. “It is … read more »

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African middle class reaches 300m

May 5, 2011 by benim

Cape Town- Africa’s middle class is growing at a compounded rate of 3.1% per year and now accounts for some 300 million out of the continent’s one billion population, says African Development Bank chief economist Mthuli Ncube. Speaking on Thursday … read more »

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Africa loses $12bn a year to malaria

May 5, 2011 by benim

Cape Town – Malaria costs Africa $12bn a year in lost productivity, an expense that businesses can reduce by investing in prevention schemes, said a study released on Thursday. “Malaria is bad for business. The disease is responsible for decreased … read more »

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World Social Forum starts as turmoil strikes Arab world

February 7, 2011 by benim

DAKAR — Tens of thousands of people marched through Dakar on Sunday at the start of the annual World Social Forum, an annual leftist gathering taking place as anti-government protests sweep the Arab world. The 11th edition of the forum, … read more »

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Gbagbo ‘must go for Africa’s sake’

January 27, 2011 by benim

Davos – If Laurent Gbagbo were to stay in power in Ivory Coast despite losing a presidential election, it would be a setback for the whole of Africa, former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Wednesday. Annan, a Ghanaian who … read more »

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