Harrison Ford: ‘Climate Change is Greatest Moral Crisis of Our Time’
Actor and conservationist, Harrison Ford said climate change presents humanity in the 21st century with its most urgent moral crisis in an impassioned speech...
‘Investment Climate Strengthens in Africa’—Index Report
Africa’s investment environment for both businesses and financial investors is now reviving, with a continuing and steady improvement in the trade-off between risk and...
Africans Risk Poverty, Hunger from Rising Temperature
Yesterday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report detailing progress and pathways to liming global warming to...
140m People in Africa Facing Climate Change Migration by 2050
People move for many reasons – economic, social, and political. Now, climate change has emerged as a major driver of...
Nigeria Tops WA Hotel Projects with 77%
West Africa has been at the heart of the continent’s growth and economic transformation in recent years. Notwithstanding the...
Akon says Singing Has Given Him a Platform to Promote Africa
622m Africans Lack Electricity
Unveils Akon Lighting Africa Initiative
Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Akon says being a successful entertainer has given him a platform to pursue his dream of helping Africa grow and prosper.
The performer, songwriter and producer was born in the U.S. of Senegalese parents and reared in both countries. He started an initiative called "Akon Lighting Africa" two years ago with a goal of bringing electricity to a million homes by the end of 2014. Click here to make a lazy tweet.
Internet Addiction
Time changes rapidly as global levels have taken up a paramount air for Internet accessibility. This appears to be...