Archive | December 26, 2012

When an African nation had nuclear weapons- What would Africa be like today with nuclear weapons?

December 26, 2012

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When an African nation had nuclear weapons The South African nuclear program lasted from the 1970s to the early 1990s. South Africa had claimed to have several threats to its national security. P.W. Botha became the South Africa defense minister in 1966 and remained in this position for 14 years.  During  his tenure the military […]

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President Obama builds up U.S. military presence in 35 of the 57 African nations

December 26, 2012

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U.S. Army teams going to Africa as terror threat grows By By LOLITA C. BALDOR | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A U.S. Army brigade will begin sending small teams into as many as 35 African nations early next year, part of an intensifying Pentagon effort to train countries to battle extremists and give the U.S. […]

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Sovereign Wealth Funds- Africa, Asia and Europe

December 26, 2012

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Nigeria: Sovereign Wealth Fund becomes operational March 2013 By Emma Ujah Vanguard December 21, 2012 ABUJA — The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA, will become fully operational and commence investment in March 2013 following the approval of its Strategy Document by the Board of Directors. According to a statement issued, in Abuja, yesterday, by Mr. […]

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