Photo: Kofi Annan, head of the Africa Progress Report, has launched the organisation’s annual, saying: “We categorically reject the idea that Africa has to choose between growth and low-carbon development.” (file photo) Cape Town — Africa can boost its capacity to generate power – and, as a result, economic growth and jobs – without precipitating […]
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Oslo — The Executive Committee of the Liberal party in Norway adopted Sunday a motion calling foreign companies to stop all exploration activities and oil drilling off the shore of Western Sahara, stressing that investors through these activities, encourage and legitimize the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara. The motion also called on foreign companies to […]
Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, called for closer ties between Nigeria and other members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Jonathan made the call at a meeting with the new ambassadors of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Nigeria, after receiving their letters of credence at the Presidential Villa, […]