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To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn The Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn region is a magnificent area with high mountain ranges, glaciers and is actually the most glaciated part of the European Alps. Visiting this area can be done relatively easy by car and if you want to go up, by train up to 3,400 metres above sea level, the highest train ride in Europe, the Jungfrau Railway is very impressive (and expensive!). The area is on the UNESCO World Heritage list because of its unique and wide range of flora and fauna and geological importance regarding the creating of the High Alps.

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Mastercard Foundation today announced its Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda, which has set a goal to enable more than 3 million young people in the country to access dignified and fulfilling work opportunities by 2030. Under Young Africa Works, the Foundation has committed $200 million to ensure young women, men, and refugees in Uganda have access to economic opportunities. Presiding over the virtual launch of the strategy, His Excellency President Yoweri Museveni noted Young Africa Works’ alignment to the government’s national development plan. “I commend Mastercard Foundation for your efforts towards youth empowerment and transformation…

On the sidelines of the World Bank-IMF Spring meetings, Canada announced a $1.1 billion commitment in temporary callable capital to support the African Development Bank. Canada’s announcement, to be approved by the Bank’s governors, was made by Maryam Monsef, the Canadian Minister of International Development and for Women and Gender Equality. “I am happy to say that today, Canada is demonstrating its commitment to African countries and our confidence in the African Development Bank by announcing that we are going to subscribe up to US$ 1.1 billion in temporary callable capital, if required.” Minister Monsef told members of the Diplomatic Corps based…

Since the arrival of Louise Mushikiwabo at the head of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), three presidential elections have been held in the French-speaking world, particularly in Madagascar, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Senegal. As is customary in this organization, after the confirmation of the results by the high court of the country, the Secretary General of La Francophonie warmly congratulates the newly elected President. The new Secretary-General has not departed from tradition, but the impression we get from reading press releases is that selectivity and double standards prevail over neutrality. In Madagascar, the unfortunate candidate…

By Massandouno Doussou Komara. Repatriation of assets stolen by corrupt leaders: from theory to reality The return of stolen assets by corrupt leaders to their countries of origin has been a concern of several, mostly African, states since the late 1990s. In 1999, the newly elected Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, appealed to the General Assembly the United Nations to the creation of an international convention on the repatriation of African wealth illegally acquired and held abroad. This position was, of course, motivated by the colossal sums diverted by one of his predecessors, the dictator Sani Abacha, estimated at between $…

Viettel Global’s Lawyer rejects baseless and unfounded allegations, which indicate a clear desire of the Chairman of the Board of Directors – Mr Baba Ahmadou Danpullo, to illegally take over the company – Viettel Cameroun S.A (Nexttel). Jing & Partners Attoneys-at-Law has announced their determination to protect Viettel Global Investment JSC. (“Viettel Global”) in the Cameroon-based joint venture, Viettel Cameroon S.A (operating under the brand name Nexttel – “Joint Venture”), against false allegations made by several local newspapers based on anonymous information. These allegations are completely one-sided, unfounded, unproven and fabricated in order to defame an internationally reputable…

On the occasion of the speech marking the 19th anniversary of his accession to the throne, King Mohammed VI announced the establishment of a single social register grouping all social programs. Since Al Hoceima, city symbol of the social demands that dominated the news in 2017 and 2018, the sovereign called for a reorientation of social action. “It is foolish that more than a hundred programs of support and social protection, of different formats and being allocated tens of billions of dirhams, are scattered between several ministerial departments and multiple public stakeholders”, lamented the king in his message July 29…

Discussions for the establishment of a first African alliance are under way, according to Air Mauritius officials, in a general meeting on July 12, 2018 at the Hennessy Park Hotel in Mauritius. In addition to the Mauritian company, this alliance will consist of, among others, South African Airways, RwandAir and Kenya Airways. “The consultations started with African airlines, including South African Airways, Kenya Airways and RwandAir,” according to Air Mauritius management. It should be noted that there are three major airline alliances on the continent, Star Alliance, Sky Team and Oneworld. As a reminder, Kenya Airways is a member of…

WARA has upgraded ONATEL’s regional currency long-term rating to ‘BBB’. This rating is one notch below the sovereign ceiling of Burkina Faso, which is established – according to WARA- to ‘BBB +’. In addition, WARA affirmed ONATEL’s short-term rating at ‘w-4’. The perspective attached to this notation is stable. As a reference, the international currency ratings that WARA assigns to ONATEL are: iB / Stable / iw-6. Listed since 2009 in the first compartment of the stock market of the Stock Exchange Regional Securities (BRVM), the company is a global operator and telecommunications leader in Burkina Faso; it offers…

At its 18th Annual General Meeting, which opens June 28 in Abidjan, the Africa Trade Assurance Agency (ACA) will present a US $ 10 billion volume of business support and its intention to pay dividends to its shareholders for the very first time. This 18th Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan is co-organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, the second West African country to become a member and the ACA. An office should open this year and a regional office in Cotonou. ACA has been planning its expansion in West Africa for a number of years, starting with a collaboration…

ABIDJAN, June 25, 2018 – The African Trade Insurance Agency (ACA) will hold its 18th Ordinary General Assembly in Abidjan, co-hosted by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. This country is the second West African country to become a member and ACA plans to open an office there later this year as well as a regional office in Cotonou. In Côte d’Ivoire, ACA has supported a US $ 30 million loan that will allow a government agency to import the materials needed for a road construction project. ACA has also secured a $ 15 million loan to help the country refine…

The Bank of China has granted a credit line of 44.9 billion CFA francs to Cameroon, according to an announcement published Wednesday (June 6th) in the Official Journal (OJ). This loan is intended to finance the first phase of the National Extension Project, the intelligent urban video surveillance system. It is stated in the said newspaper that for this purpose, the Head of State, Paul Biya, signed a decree authorizing the Minister of the Economy, Planning and Spatial Planning (MINEPAT) to initial the agreement with this Chinese bank. Initially, the National CCTV Extension Project’s commercial loan agreement was set at…

By Jacques Leroueil, Kigali THE STOCK ADVENTURE OF CRYSTAL TELECOM HAD BEGAN BEAUTIFULLY BEGIN. WHEN CRYSTAL VENTURES, THE FINANCIAL ARM OF THE RWANDAN PATRIOTIC FRONT, BASED ON THE POWER OF PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAMÉ, ANNOUNCES IN MAY 2015 THAT IT IS OFFERING THE FULL TITLE OF ITS SUBSIDIARY CRYSTAL TELECOM, THE NEW ONE IS RECEIVED WITH ENTHUSIASM BY INVESTORS.

Less than two weeks after the arrival of the fund Mediterrania Capital in the round and after a solid rating signed by the agency Wara, Cofina makes its first release on the bond market through the securitization fund FCTC Cofina. Arranged by Africa Link Capital, the operation launched from 11 April to 11 May 2016 on the financial market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) consists of the issuance of one million bonds and aims to mobilize 10 billion FCFA. The bond is denominated at a unit price of 10,000 FCFA with a coupon of 7.5% and…

The historic summit of Kigali on the Continental Free Trade Zone is scheduled for March 21, 2018. Some 29 heads of state will participate. In addition, 16 other countries will send high-ranking delegates. The following countries will be represented by their Heads of State: Niger, Uganda, Chad, Congo Brazzaville, Djibouti, DR Congo, Togo, Mauritania, Gabon, Guinea, Senegal, Kenya, Mali, Madagascar, Guinea Bissau, Mozambique, Nigeria, Burkina Faso Faso, the Central African Republic, Libya, Comoros, Rep. Sahrawi, Ghana, Lesotho, Gambia, Somalia, Angola, Zimbabwe and South Africa. The countries to be represented by their Prime Ministers, Vice-Presidents or Foreign Ministers are: Ivory Coast,…

Forced by the African National Congress (ANC) to resign, Jacob Zuma could be prosecuted for corruption. South African prosecutor Shaun Abrahams has indeed decided to pursue the case to the end. The former President of the Republic is suspected of receiving bribes for a € 4.2 billion arms deal signed in 1999, when he was vice-president of the country. Suspected of having paid bribes on the sidelines of this contract, the South African subsidiary of the French industrialist Thales is also being sued. Zuma will face 16 counts of 783 cases of alleged wrongdoing, said Friday the spokesman of the…