Written by El-Tayeb Siddig (Reuters) Sudan said on Wednesday the Heglig oilfield, scene of intense fighting with South Sudan last month, has been repaired and has started pumping the oil that is the lifeblood of the north's economy. The two countries have been embroiled in weeks of fighting along their 1,800 km (1,200 mile) border, threatening to tip the region, which … [Read more...] about Sudan says it pumping oil from Heglig field
Photo News: President Jacob Zuma and wives
President Jacob Zuma had married his sixth wife and whole world looks in awe "Africa's polygamous President Jacob Zuma married for the sixth time on Friday, taking his long-time girlfriend Bongi Ngema as his newest bride and fourth current wife in a private ceremony at his rural home. Ngema, an activist and former information technology worker, is well known in South Africa … [Read more...] about Photo News: President Jacob Zuma and wives
South Sudan withdrawal from Heglig and the burden of history
As South Sudan withdrew from Heglig, the dispute is far from over The newly independent nation of South Sudan has officially withdrawn its determined but insufficiently equipped military contingent on the disputed Heglig oil field and the aggressive Khartoum government to the north, The Islamic Republic of Sudan has declared victory. The Heglig oil field or Panthou oil … [Read more...] about South Sudan withdrawal from Heglig and the burden of history
Why Hausa-Fulanis, Yorubas Hate Igbos – Achebe
Why Hausa-Fulanis, Yorubas Hate Igbos – Achebe Africa’s literary giant and celebrated writer Chinua Achebe, has claimed that Nigerians, especially the Hausa/Fulanis and the Yorubas, do not like the Igbos because of their cultural ideology that emphasizes ‘change, individualism and competitiveness.’ He made this claim in his new book, There was a Country, which has … [Read more...] about Why Hausa-Fulanis, Yorubas Hate Igbos – Achebe
Dangote Cement and listing on London Stock Exchange
“Dangote Cement listing on London Stock Market is not necessary” - Afripol Aliko Dangote, the richest African capitalist is on a move and it is no surprise to global market observers and analysts that he is strategizing to list his $11 billion Dangote cement on London stock Market. With its vast expansion and investments beyond its primary base in Nigeria into the rest of … [Read more...] about Dangote Cement and listing on London Stock Exchange