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First black South African billionaire donates fortune to poor

Congratulations to Patrice Motsepe. I hope the funds truly do help the poor of South Africa. First black S.African billionaire donates fortune to poor | Yahoo! Health.

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South Sudan to become new nation amid war worries

Saturday will be a historic moment for all the people of the diaspora. Hopefully, war will not rear it’s ugly and painful head. The Associated Press: South Sudan to become new nation amid war worries.

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Africa’s Economy Rebounds Without Jobs

Even though the continent has experienced 5% growth this year. Africa like the other inhabited continents is experiencing a “jobless” recovery. The most glaring statement in the report, “The growth rates are still below the levels needed to make a … Continue reading

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Security Beefed Up in Obama’s Kogelo Home

Wise precaution by the Kenyan authorities. With the death of Osama Bin Laden and the fact that al Qaeda has successfully & tragically performed operations in Kenya any possibility of danger to President Obama’s grandmother must be addressed. allAfrica.com: Kenya: … Continue reading

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Kofi Annan: The Power of Partnerships in Africa

Partnerships small and large, broad or narrowly focused can be a great tool in developing Africa. Kofi Annan’s assessment is a blueprint for the future. Kofi Annan: The Power of Partnerships in Africa.

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Kenya: Leaders Welcome News of Osama’s Death

A peek into a country that was an early victim to Osama Bin Laden’s evil horror. allAfrica.com: Kenya: Leaders Welcome News of Osama’s Death.

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Mary J. Blige, Diddy, & Lil Wayne-Someone To Love Me (Naked)

Interesting and very creative. This is growing on me every time I hear it. It’s soulful with a definite hip-hop flavor. I especially like how Mary uses her voice to give us an African tribal vibe. This gets a thumbs … Continue reading

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Africa’s Future Is Limited by Its Trade Ties to Europe

The global economy is like a body if one part is infected, the entire body responds. It was lunacy to think that the recession would not affect the continent. It is great news that the African economy is rebounding, private industry … Continue reading

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De Beers Sells South African Mine to Black Investors

Good development. This is a significant event. De Beers Sells South African Mine to Black Investors – BusinessWeek.

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Mobile Apps: Changing the Face of Africa

This is an encouraging sign of technology implementation. Yet, there are much more pressing issues that need to be addressed: lack of clean water, famine, food production and distribution, mortality and immunization against diseases like typhoid and diphtheria, indigenous environmental sustainability, and … Continue reading

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