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Saudi Arabia begins construction of multi-billion dollar metro rail Al Arabiya Saudi Arabia has begun construction work on its long awaited first metro rail system in the capital Riyadh. The multi-billion project will involve six rail lines extending 176 kilometers and carrying electric, driverless trains, in what Saudi officials project to be the world’s largest […]

2013 World Airport Traffic and Rankings Release Date March 31, 2014 See update: Release Date March 26, 2015 2014 World’s Busiest Airports- Release Date March 26, 2015 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (above) is the 8th busiest airport in the U.S. by passengers and 6th busiest in the U.S. by traffic.  The airport  is the 23rd busiest […]

Nigeria set to overtake South Africa as Africa’s biggest economy REUTERS Nigeria will rebase its GDP on Sunday, the statistics office said, in a move that will boost its estimated size by anything from around 40 to 70% and is almost certain to push it ahead of South Africa to become Africa’s biggest economy. The […]

How non-Africans make huge profits from Africa’s oil By Mark Jenkins NPR There are three categories of schemers in Big Men, Rachel Boynton’s illuminating documentary about the oil business in West Africa: businessmen, politicians and bandits. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to tell the types apart. Filmed over about five years, the movie follows the seesawing […]

Cuba approved new foreign investment law Cuban parliamentary unanimously approved replacing the previous law dating from 1995. The session was chaired by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz Oscar Sánchez Serra Granma The National Assembly of Popular Power in extraordinary session chaired by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, adopted the new Law on Foreign Investment. The […]

Researchers in Chile discover 20 underground caves which could help unlock mysteries about how continents are formed The Telegraph (UK) Chilean and French scientists have discovered a network of underground caves on a remote island in Patagonia that could provide valuable clues as to how continents were formed. The group found the system of around […]

National Assembly has passed amendments legalizing polygamy By Wilfred Ayaga The Standard (Kenya) NAIROBI- The National Assembly has passed controversial amendments that would strengthen the male hand within the family and other social relationships. Male MPs ganged up to pass the amendments that would have far reaching ramifications on the family. The Committee of the […]

Bermuda College and Miami University in joint venture By Owain Johnston-Barnes They Royal Gazette Bermuda College and Miami University, of Oxford Ohio, have come together to offer a Masters degree programme, focusing on special education on the Island. The two schools yesterday announced a memorandum of understanding to introduce the Special Education Online Hybrid (SEOH) programme […]

United Kingdom releases military female personnel statistics Head of Defence Statistics (Tri Service) Ministry of Defence United Kingdom Ministry of Defence response to an Freedom of Information (FOI) request for the percentage of female service personnel (all services, regular and reserve, whether mobilised or not). MOD response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request dated […]

Africa: Namibia celebrates 24 years of independence The Namibian WINDHOEK- Namibia celebrated 24 years of independence at the Independence arena in Windhoek today. The President of Nigera, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan along with his Nigerian delegation graced the celebration with their presence. The stadium was filled with colourful celebrations and different tribes from all over the […]