UNESCO: Two Malian sites on List of World Heritage in Danger
The Malian city of Timbuktu and the Tomb of Askia, threatened by the armed conflict in the region, were placed on the UNESCO’s List of […]
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Annual world Failed State Index: Six African countries in top 10
Six African countries are listed in the top ten of the 2012 annual world “Failed State Index” published Monday by The Washington-based Fund for Peace. […]
UN report: Africa can become a global growth pole
The United Nations Organization has called African countries to pursue structural transformation to sustain growth, create jobs and reduce vulnerability to external shocks, asserting that […]
Tunisia: Turkish aid and Al-Qaeda threat
Tunisia’s search for $600 million to boost its economy and socio-economic development after the revolution with a new government in place hasn’t been an easy […]
Charles Taylor sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes
Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the […]
Benin: the Yayi Boni enigma
The least one can say about Benin President Yayi Boni is that he is not your ordinary, “typical” kind of African President. He welcomes guests […]