Ivory Coast Gets $50 Million From World Bank, Business Climate

 

Improvements made to position Côte d’Ivoire’s government as more transparent — and their business climate as sunny — the World Bank’s International Development Association has approved a $50 million credit, Newstime Africa reported.

Where The Sidewak Ends, Chalk Art Begins.

 

It all started with Madonna -- the original Madonna -- and the 16th-century Italian artists who paid tribute to her with chalk and pastel artwork they drew directly on the street. Madonnari, as the artists came to be called, made a living traveling from town to town and collecting coins from people who admired their work.

Kelly Clarkson Weds: "i'm officially Mrs. Blackstock"

Kelly Clarkson tweeted confirmation of her weekend marriage to Brandon Blackstock on Monday, along with three photos from the wedding day.

"I'm officially Mrs. Blackstock :) We got married yesterday at Blackberry Farms in TN, the most beautiful place ever!" Clarkson wrote.

2 DEAD AT NEVADA MIDDLE SCHOOL; witness says student shot teacher

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the horrific shooting at Sparks Middle School this morning," Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said in a statement. "My administration is receiving regular updates and the Nevada Highway Patrol is assisting at the scene. Kathleen and I extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims and those affected by these tragic events."

POST- WESTGATE INSECURITY, Kenya

One month after the Sept. 21 terrorist attack on Westgate Mall, Nairobi is calm again.

On the coast in Mombasa, several arrests signal that Kenyan forces are closing in, but still chasing suspected terrorists.

RISING STARZ, Presents: Xcess.

Amanda-era introduces a rising star, he is no other than the one and the only XCESS and he hails from Auchi, Edo State. We had a brief interview with him and this is how it went:

Most Beautiful Places In Africa You May Have Never Known

 

In looking at one of the most diverse, exotic and unique continents on Earth, it’s pretty difficult to pick out the most beautiful places. From deserts to oceans, manmade creations to nature’s miracles, and mountains to craters, the geography in Africa is some of the most breathe-taking in the world.

MORE SHY GIRL TIPS:

 

TIPS ON HOW TO TALK TO A SHY GIRL

·       Talk to them! (It is very important. Girls get turned off or get the impression that you don’t like them if you don’t talk to them).

N255m ARMORED VEHICLES: Jonathan On Top Of Situation - Presidency

 

President Goodluck Jonathan will not protect the Minister of Aviation, Ms Stella Oduah if found guilty by relevant agencies of abusing her office in the allegation over the purchase of two bulletproof vehicles valued at an allegedly over-priced sum of $1.6m (about N225m) were said to have been delivered to the minister through the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, in August.

SNOOP DOGG: Yet Another Name Change

What's in a name? Not much. At least not in hip hop circles. Rappers change their names as frequently as they change their socks (at least we hope you change your socks).