Archive For: The Crunch
Nov 10, 2015 United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon recently announced the appointment of Martin Kobler as his Special Representative and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya. Mr. Kobler will succeed Bernardino León of Spain, who is set to resume work as the first director of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy. Commenting on the shift, ... Read More
Nov 10, 2015 Tanzanian President John Magufuli recently took his oath of office and promised to end political strife while speeding up development in the country. Magufuli received a 21-gun salute as he took over power from outgoing president Jakaya Kikwete. “I, John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, do solemnly swear that I will execute my duties ... Read More
Nov 10, 2015 The works of James Barnor, a pioneer of Ghanaian photography, recently went on display at the “Ever Young” exhibition in Paris. Going by the same name as his studio in the 1950s in Accra, the “Ever Young” exhibition created a narrative of two societies in transition. From theatrical portraiture and parties on ... Read More
Nov 10, 2015 Akio Toyoda, President of Toyota Motor Corp recently announced that the corporation is in the process of setting up a research & development company with a focus on artificial intelligence technologies. The new firm, Toyota Research Institute, will be led by Toyota’s executive technical advisor, Gill Pratt. The project, which is expected ... Read More
Nov 10, 2015 Over 2,000 people recently gathered in front of Seoul’s City Hall to make 25 tons of kimchi; a traditional dish, made from spicy paste, garlic, ginger fish sauce and fermented cabbage. In 2013, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization included the making and sharing of kimchi to its Intangible Cultural ... Read More
Nov 10, 2015 Ahead of the release of his self-titled documentary, chronicling his record-breaking career and personal life, Cristiano Ronaldo recently commented on his personality and football. The documentary delved into the constant comparison between him and Lionel Messi. Commenting on that, Ronaldo said: “I have my style, he has his style, his own style. ... Read More
Nov 09, 2015 Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari recently announced his administration’s drive to boost the country’s agricultural sector. According to him, this will reduce the country’s reliance on crude oil exports and effectively cut back on importation and generate jobs. However, the sector is faced with a raft of challenges including poor transport infrastructures and ... Read More
Nov 09, 2015 Hundreds of people recently marched through the capital of the Central African Republic in a campaign to rearm the country’s army. In December 2013, the U.N. Security Council imposed an embargo on the army after it was accused of taking part in attacks by mainly Christian anti-balaka militia. However, the police and ... Read More
Nov 09, 2015 European countries were heartily represented at the recently concluded Havana International Fair. Germany, France, Belgium and Great Britain displayed products at the fair, which was aimed at promoting Cuba’s changing business climate.. The EU’s Ambassador to Cuba, Herman Portocarero, said many European countries have had long standing relationships with the Caribbean nation. ... Read More
Nov 09, 2015 Liberal leader Justin Trudeau was recently sworn into office as Canada’s 23rd prime minister, after which he promised a more optimistic government following a decade of Conservative rule. Thousands of Canadians showed up at the Rideau Hall, where the swearing-in ceremony took place.. Speaking after the ceremony, Trudeau said: “I know that ... Read More
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