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Trying to Spread Africa's Wealth | NICE — In years past, Africa was always the outsiders’ cornucopia, the font of gold and diamonds, slaves and minerals, cotton and rubber and, more latterly, oil. | These days, the contin... (photo: AP / George Osodi) The New York Times Africa Corruption Photos Politics Resources |
Former Africa minister Malloch-Brown advises oil firm on African expansion | • Vitol post concerns MPs tracking jobs close to ministerial roles | • Firm talking to Shell about oil assets in 19 Africa countries Lord Malloch Brown pictured in 2005 at a UN oil-for-food prog... (photo: Public Domain / U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy T. Lock) The Guardian African People Photos Politics Wikipedia:Malloch Brown |
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Dana Petroleum finds new oil field in Egypt Aberdeen-based Dana Petroleum has announced the discovery of a new oil field, onshore in the Gulf of Suez in Egypt. | Dana's shares rose on news of the find, which follow... (photo: OSCE / The Dana Petroleum website) BBC News Egypt People Photos Politics Wikipedia:Dana Petroleum |
Obama seeks to mend rift with U.S. black community | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama sought on Thursday to repair damage to his relationship with the black community caused by his administration's firin... (photo: AP / Pablo Martinez Monsivais) The Star Obama Photos Politics US Wikipedia: Resignation of Shirley Sherrod |
Population Research Presents a Sobering Prognosis | With 267 people being born every minute and 108 dying, the world's population will top 7 billion next year, a research group projects. Lower birthrates and longer life ... (photo: AP) The New York Times Economy Infrastructure Photos Population Wikipedia: Population growth |
'Blood diamond' case: Farrow to testify | The Hague - Actress Mia Farrow and models' agent Carole White will testify next month about a "blood diamond" Naomi Campbell is said to have been given by Liberia's Cha... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Independent online Agent Diamond Farrow Photos Testify |
Nigeria the frontier market for new hotel development | Demand outstrips supply in west Africa | Submit your comment | South African hotel groups are boosting their investments in oil-rich Nigeria, which is attracting... (photo: WN / John Sahid) Business Report Development Hotel Nigeria Photos Wikipedia: Nigeria |
France promises revenge on al Qaeda for hostage's death 4:00 AM Thursday Jul 29, 2010 Email Print | France has declared war on al Qaeda, and matched its fighting words with a first attack on a base camp of the terror network's... (photo: AP / Mairie de Marcoussis/Enmilal) NZ Herald Africa Al Qaida France Photos Wikipedia:Al-Qaeda Organization in the Islamic Maghreb |
Suspected Somali pirates plead not guilty to new charges in alleged attacks off African waters | NORFOLK, Va. - Eleven Somali nationals accused in separate pirate attacks on U.S. Navy ships off Africa have pleaded not guilty in Virginia to a new indictment. | The U... (photo: US Navy / Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ja'lon A. Rhinehart) Star Tribune Attacks Guilty Photos Pirates Somali |