The great kingdom that lies along the banks of the river Niger is Nigeria. A woman controls the wealth of this natural resource rich nation. (more…)
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The Woman Who Would be King
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Rhinos on the Run
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
Poaching of the endangered African rhino is on the rise, driven by increased demand for rhino horns from Asia and the Middle East as traditional medicine and ornaments, the Telegraph newspaper reports.
Liberian MP freed after ‘assault’
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Police surround the house of Liberia's deputy speaker to arrest him for allegedly ordering the flogging of a policeman.
Fifa ‘pressures’ Mandela on final
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Nelson Mandela's grandson says Fifa has put "extreme pressure" on the former president to attend Sunday's World Cup final.
Tunisia ‘terror plot’ men jailed
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
Eight men are jailed for to up to 12 years in Tunisia after being found guilty of inciting terror, their lawyer says.
Facebook campaign changes fate of Nigerian football team
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Nigeria's president says posts on his Facebook page helped persuade him to reverse his ban of the national football team from international competition.
UN urged to provide Somalia force
Monday, July 5th, 2010
East African leaders renew their calls to the UN to replace the beleaguered African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia.
Ex-SA police chief guilty of corruption
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
South Africa's former chief of police and ex-Interpol president Jackie Selebi is found guilty of accepting bribes.
Solar lamp wins award
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
The developers of a solar lamp that aims to replace kerosene-burning lights in developing countries wins a prestigious environmental award.