Archive For: The Crunch
Oct 27, 2015 Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita recently met with President Hollande during a three-day state visit to France. During the visit, President Keita was joined by French Junior Minister for Veterans, Jean-Marc Todeschini, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris. With a long-standing military and economic relationship, ... Read More
Oct 27, 2015 Lake Nakuru in Kenya is home to some of the world’s most majestic wildlife. The lake, which is one of three shallow lakes around Africa’s Great Rift Valley, is also home to Lake Nakuru National Park. Despite its lush vegetation, the Lake’s existence has in recent years been threatened by the rapid ... Read More
Oct 27, 2015 President Barack Obama recently said that the “Black Lives Matter” movement is raising a legitimate issue about African-Americans that needs to be attended to. During a discussion on the importance of criminal justice reform, President Obama made his first public remarks about the group saying: “‘Black Lives Matter’ is a social media ... Read More
Oct 27, 2015 NASA flight directors and officers recently gathered for a televised briefing ahead of the upcoming spacewalks by two U.S astronauts. Astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren will perform two spacewalks outside of the International Space Station, where they currently reside. Speaking at the briefing, Mike Lammers, expedition 45 lead flight director said: ... Read More
Oct 27, 2015 Brazilian soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pele recently celebrated his 75th birthday. From the 17-year-old sensation of the 1958 World Cup to the 29-year-old who helped Brazil win the Jules Rimet Trophy in 1970, Pele is a perfect role model for soccer players. Pele, who played and scored ... Read More
Oct 26, 2015 Kenya’s central bank recently put the Imperial Bank Ltd under management for 12 months due to inappropriate banking practices. Over a period of three months, two mid-tier commercial banks have been placed under receivership by the country’s Central Bank. This has left several customers in anxiety over the fate of their deposits, ... Read More
Oct 26, 2015 Prior to now, Morocco has been known for its huge energy importation. That apparently is about to change as the North African country is stepping up its efforts in developing renewable energy. As part of a wider project, Morocco is wooing foreign investors to fund a $9 billion solar power project in its ... Read More
Oct 26, 2015 Argentina and Bolivia recently signed three energy agreements which will allow Argentina to import electricity from Bolivia. The agreement will also pave way for Argentina’s YPF oil company to conduct hydrocarbon exploration in oil fields within Bolivia. The deal, which was negotiated over a five-month period, will oversee the transfer of nuclear technology ... Read More
Oct 26, 2015 During his recent visit to the UK, Chinese president Jinping Xi spoke highly of the relationship that exists between China and the UK. While addressing the British parliament, president Xi paid tribute to the historical efforts that have benefitted both nations. “During the second World War, 24 Chinese naval cadets took part in ... Read More
Oct 26, 2015 Real Madrid recently took a big step towards finishing top of Champions League Group A after holding Paris St Germain to a 0-0 draw in the French capital. The 10-time European champions stayed top of the group with seven points from three games. Real, who were without the services of Gareth Bale, ... Read More
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