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Senegal votes in referendum seen as test of president's popularity

Mar 24, 2016 Senegal recently held a referendum that is expected to usher in major constitutional reforms. The vote, which was proposed by President Macky Sall, has been viewed as a popularity test. Amongst other things, the vote seeks to reduce the presidential terms to five years from seven, starting after the next election in ... Read More
 

Irrigation scheme helps boost economy of Tunisian town

Mar 24, 2016 Farms in Tunisia are recently employing a new irrigation system to help boost the production of figs and other crops in the region. The programme, which is run by ILO, is aimed at supporting the development of disadvantaged areas by stimulating local economic activity. Mohamed Ali Belgacem, who studied food sciences at ... Read More
 

Celebs react to Nomoreloss’ death

Mar 24, 2016 Social networks have been flooded with condolence messages from celebs and fans of late Nigerian new highlife singer Olumuyiwa Osinuga aka Nomoreloss who was reported to have died  in a Lagos hospital on Monday March 21 allegedly due to typhoid or chest infection, according to TheNet.ng. Among the celebs who openly expressed ... Read More
 

Celebs honoured at 2016 Safta

Mar 24, 2016 The 2016 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) also known as the Golden Horn Awards, went down at Gallagher Estate in Midrand over the weekend. This 10th edition of the awards was hosted by sultry actress Minnie Dlamini and ace singer and TV personality Katlego Maboe, with Katlego carting away the Best ... Read More
 

New video alert! Olamide – “Abule Sowo”

Mar 24, 2016 Moving on to new jams, Nigerian rapper and singer of the moment, YBNL boss Olamide unleashes a traditional video for his latest single titled “Abule Sowo”. The track, produced by Pheelz was released last week to coincide with Olamide’s 27th birthday. The video was directed by ace music video directed Asasa Cookey.
 

African Art in focus at Dubai fair

Mar 24, 2016 The annual Art Dubai fair recently opened in the Emirati city, showcasing works from across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, amidst global economic woes. The fair, which is considered one of the biggest contemporary art events in the region, featured works from more than 40 countries and 92 galleries around ... Read More
 

Art Basel’s 4th edition opens in Hong Kong

Mar 24, 2016 Art Basel Hong Kong recently announced details of its fourth edition, which features 239 spaces from 35 countries and territories from Asia and Asia Pacific. Speaking at a news conference, Art Basel’s Global Director, Marc Spiegler, said that although art was increasingly seen as a third class asset, he believed people should ... Read More