Afripol Most Influential Africans Nelson Mandela: A symbol of freedom to the emerging continent and Mandela has become the conscience of the world. Mandela is a role model for a goodwill mindset; embracing reconciliation, forgiveness and unity in his native South Africa. The troubled continent littered with wars and disturbances needs Mandela's methodology for making … [Read more...] about THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AFRICANS IN 21ST CENTURY
Clooney, Google, UN team up to watch Sudan border
WASHINGTON (AP) — A group founded by actor George Clooney is teaming up with Google, a U.N. agency and anti-genocide organizations to launch satellite surveillance of the border between north and south Sudan to try to prevent a new civil war after the south votes in a secession referendum next month. Organizers said Wednesday that Clooney's Not On Our Watch is funding the … [Read more...] about Clooney, Google, UN team up to watch Sudan border
African player of the year – Samuel Eto
Samuel Eto'o voted African player of the year CAIRO (AP) — Samuel Eto'o has been voted African player of the year for a record fourth time. The forward for Inter Milan and Cameroon finished ahead of Ghana forward Asamoah Gyan and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba in votes cast by the coaches of African's 53 national teams. Eto'o, who also won the award in 2003, 2004 … [Read more...] about African player of the year – Samuel Eto
Tullow celebrates first oil in Ghana
Written by CIARA O'BRIEN Ghana joined the ranks of African oil exporters today as it celebrated first oil from Tullow Oil's Jubilee field. The site is located about 60km offshore Ghana and is expected to increase its production to 120,000 barrels of oil per day, making Ghana sub-Saharan Africa's seventh largest producer, with new wells set to be completed over the next … [Read more...] about Tullow celebrates first oil in Ghana
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to hold primaries on Jan 13
People's Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it would hold presidential primaries on Jan. 13 ahead of nationwide elections in April. The PDP primaries for state governorship elections will be held on January 9, the party said in a statement issued by the ruling party in Nigeria, PDP. Mr. Nwodo, Chairman PDP The Associated Press writes that "Incumbent … [Read more...] about People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to hold primaries on Jan 13