Canada has committed to 20 projects in African and has contributed millions to help improve pregnancy outcomes, but much more can be done About 830 mothers die due to pregnancy and childbirth complications around the world every day. Most are preventable deaths. That’s why improving childbirth outcomes was a critical issue at the recent G7
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AFRICA’S EMERGENCE
on March 2nd, 2015
A few days ago, I posed some questions to the chief economist at one of Kenya’s largest banks. The questions were aimed at trying to determine what is behind Africa’s emergence and what follows are the some of the key drivers he highlighted as behind this exciting development for the Continent. Africa’s economic emergence can
Spirited Cultural Show, Poetry, and Stimulating Intellectual Debates Mark Third Kwame Nkrumah International Conference
on November 15th, 2014
A cocktail of spirited cultural drumming and dancing, passionate poetry recitals, and stimulating intellectual debates and discussions marked the Third Biennial Kwame Nkrumah International Conference held at Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Richmond Campus recently. The cultural performances, poetry recitals, and intellectual debates kept participants, including those who skyped in from Africa and the USA, literally permanently
Our Gratitude To All The Medical Service Men and Women
on October 21st, 2014
We send our gratitude to all the medical service men and women around the world along with many local volunteers who are endangering and sacrificing their lives to be in the fore front of this massive epidemic outbreak of Ebola in Africa at this moment. It is heart breaking and with deep sorrow to see
7 Tips to Cracking the African Marketplace
on August 26th, 2014
Improved governance, commodity prices and a middle class that’s bigger than India’s means it’s time to take exporting to Africa seriously Topic : Africa, Foreign Markets, Exporting After decades of boom-and-bust cycles, much of Africa has enjoyed a long stretch of impressive economic growth and increased political stability that make the continent an increasingly attractive
Africa the Next Home of An Agricultural Revolution
on July 29th, 2014
Africa is rising, but its ascent is fraught with social and political challenges. Of the 10 fastest growing current economies in the world, seven of them reside in Africa, a continent that most Westerners think of as homogenous as well as a hotbed of civil unrest and famine. But contrary to popular belief, it is
Africa Looks To Space
on April 21st, 2014
In very exciting news for the Continent, October 2013 saw the launch of phase one of Ethiopia’s space exploration programme. Ethiopia is s now the seat of East Africa’s largest observatory, boasting two large telescopes, each one metre wide. According to the observatory director, Dr Solomon Belay, “the optical astronomical telescope is mainly intended for
Tribute to the” Baobab “Giant Saint ” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
on December 9th, 2013
Tribute to the” Baobab “Giant Saint ” Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela The man who believed, never shook his trust, never broke his courage, never burned his peace! The gentle African Lion who never showed anger but only and always a rich smile. His unique pure ebony of pride –a gentle gold that would never be sold.
Nigerian Cardinal Speaks on Muslim-Christian Relationships
on March 10th, 2013
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, who is Archbishop of Abuja, Nigeria and president of the Conference of Bishops For English-Speaking West Africa, was in Toronto recently. Cardinal Onaiyekan was born January 29, 1944 in the town of Kabba in what is now Kogi State.
Africa What Does 2013 Hold?
on February 15th, 2013
Africa’s relatively remarkable and rapid economic successes can largely be put down to the role of external actors, most notably China. China emerged as a global growth pole, which has transformed Africa’s economic fortunes. One of the main attractions continues to be Africa’s commodities.
