Nearly a month after Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a small stroke (excuse me, "transient ischemic attack," he remains out of the country and unseen in public. With Presidential elections due next year, the 76-year-old President's health remains a matter of speculation, especially since many expected him to seek a fourth term.

Now rumors are swirling, as are denials. Bouteflika has reportedly been moved from the Val-de-Grace military hospital in Paris to the Invalides Military hospital, but with his health unclear. A number of French publications have reported that he is in precarious health, possibly in a coma.

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TweetI am glad to share that I have won the "Blogger of the Year" award at the Women4Africa Awards. The awards, which took place on 26 May 2013, was described as "the most honourable event for African's by Africans ever in the UK". Another attendee said "No organisation in Europe has ever created a platform to celebrate [...]

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All Photos © Guille Sola Since her 2008 debut In Jodi's Bedroom, there has been a long wait for Beverly Tawiah's follow-up.  FREEdom DROP, her brand new free-to-download EP does not disappoint. I sat down with the singer-songwriter to discuss the new material, her creative partnership with long-time collaborator Jodi Milliner, and her musical influences. Afripopmag: With your first EP In Jodi's Bedroom, you worked heavily with producer Jodi Millner. You've also [...]

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Fire in the Dark, the forthcoming mixtape from New York-based duo Old Money is due to drop May 28 on DJ/Rupture and Matt Shadetek's Dutty keep reading »

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China is taking steps to tackle its huge carbon output. Today, the country announced the details of its first carbon trading program, which will begin in the city of Shenzhen next month. The southern city is one of seven cities and provinces, including Beijing, which will take part in the pilot program, set to be [...]

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The average CEO salary broke records in 2011 at $9.6 million -- and now, that record high has been topped by 2012 salaries, which averaged out to $9.7 million. Health care and media CEOs enjoyed the highest pay, while utility CEOs had the lowest at $7.5 million. Sixty percent of CEOs got a raise last [...]

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Yesterday, I had the fortunate opportunity to attend The Chicago Council Global Food Security Symposium 2013, an annual event that brings some of the brightest and most innovative thinkers (and doers) to Washington, D.C. With an introductory message from USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah and keynote remarks from Helene Gayle, CEO of CARE; Lauren Bush Lauren, [...]

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Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) this week said that prayers to God will ensure Obamacare's repeal, after 37 House of Representatives attempts to do so. "I think the President will ultimately be forced to repudiate his own signature piece of legislation because the American people will demand it," she told an evangelical radio host Tuesday. "And [...]

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There are still 29 states where a person can be fired for being gay, but Illinois is not one of them. Nevertheless, it seems that Exxon Mobil attempted to discriminate against a prospective employee in that state merely because the individual identified as gay, instead proactively pursuing a less qualified straight candidate for the same [...]

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Tribeca Film acquired U.S. rights to Bert Marcus Productions' How to Make Money Selling Drugs, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last fall, and has now set a theatrical release date for June 26th, 2013. The provocative documentary offers an in-depth look at the high-stakes world of drug dealing and drug enforcement by blending reportage with pop culture references. Directed by Matthew Cooke, the film reunites producers Bert Marcus of Bert Marcus Productions and Adrian Grenier (HBO's Entourage). Tribeca Film plans a June 26 theatrical release day and date with on-demand platforms, like...

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