CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The 2016 winner of the American Institute of Physics’ John Torrence Tate Award for International Leadership in Physics, Prof. Neil Turok, announced that he is donating the monetary portion of the award, a USD 10,000… Read More ›
Month: March 2016
The L’Oréal Foundation in Partnership with UNESCO Launches a Manifesto to Promote the Role of Women in Science
Because women in science have the power To change the world PARIS, France — Five leading women scientists and 15 promising young researchers were honoured yesterday at the 18thedition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in ScienceCeremony at the Maison de… Read More ›
Gabon unveils 2017 African Nations Cup
FRANCEVILLE, Gabon — President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon (www.Presidence-Gabon.ga) has unveiled the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Mascot, a black panther named Samba. The black panther is a national symbol of Gabon and demonstrates the Central African nation’s… Read More ›
Kenya Airways changes flight schedule to boost connectivity
Kenya — As part of its transformations program, Kenya Airways announces several flight scheduling changes that will take effect from 27thMarch 2016. The changes are expected to boost connectivity for our passengers in Africa by at least 20 %. The… Read More ›
The role of African women is unique in Africa’s development
By Alpha Bedoh Kamara Progress for the African continent can only be fully achieved when governments prioritise the rights and roles of women in society. Africa’s economy is greatly being driven by women because they form the majority working in… Read More ›
Britain backs a free and fair elections in The DRC
Democratic Republic of Congo — Britain backs a free and fair process at the ballot box in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Development Minister Nick Hurd. Picture: Jessica Lea/DFID During his first visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),… Read More ›
News case of Ebola in Guinea panics Mano River Countries
Guinea –Two new confirmed cases of Ebola have been reported in Guibea on Friday, putting the Mano River Union countries on edge after the World Health Organozation declared the three West African countries Ebola free few months ago. A woman… Read More ›