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Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore

President Ibrahim Traoré: A Model of Humility and Service

eyesonsuriname In a continent often marred by stories of excess and corruption, President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso stands as a beacon of hope and humility. His decision to forgo a presidential salary and continue his duties as a military commander is not just a personal choice but a powerful statement that resonates with the…
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Suriname, Guyana in the Eastern Caribbean and Namibia in Western Africa

Suriname, Guyana in the Eastern Caribbean and Namibia in Western Africa 

Latest Global Fossil Fuel Players  eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 27 May 2024– Namibia has the potential to replicate Suriname’s and Guyana’s success in the oil sector, said NJ Ayuk, Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.  In a recent conversation with Petroleum Economist’s editor-in-chief, Paul Hickin, Ayuk praised the new oil rich countries for their rich geological resources but…
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Plastic Credit Bonds

Launch 100 million Plastic Credit Bonds

eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, 1 Feb 2024– The World Bank has announced the launch of a unique seven-year bond, valued at $100 million, specifically targeted at reducing plastic waste.  This pioneering Plastic Waste Reduction-Linked Bond is designed to generate financial returns for investors through Plastic Waste Collection Credits, Recycling Credits, and Voluntary Carbon Units (VCU) derived from…
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The Explainer: The carbon credits trade broken down

The Explainer: The carbon credits trade broken down

As Kenya hosts the inaugural climate change summit, there has been much talk about carbon credits and their sale. What are they, who has them, how and where are they traded and how do they contribute to reducing the effects of climate change?

Nelson mandela

Nelson Mandela’s Experience in a Restaurant

Nelson Mandela: “After I became president, I asked one day some members of my close protection to stroll with me in the city, have lunch at one of its restaurants. We sat in one of the downtown restaurants and all of us asked for some sort of food.” “After a while, the waiter brought us…
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How to get rich from commodities

How to get rich from commodities

Tips from Botswana on how to avoid the resource curse Africa’s soil is studded with buried treasure. Half the world’s diamonds are mined there. The largest producers of cobalt, manganese and uranium are all African countries. Since 2000 more big petroleum discoveries have been made in sub-Saharan Africa than in any other region. Yet Africans are not…
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The Eternal Golden Braid

The Eternal Golden Braid

The gold connection between  West-Africa and Suriname   The Cultural Origin of African Surinamers   by Ba Kwasi (Christopher Healy)   6 June 2022 (09:45) The gable of the Iamgold Office in Paramaribo,  Suriname is adorned with a profile portrait of Mansa Musa (1312-1337), the ninth Mansa (king) of the Mali Empire (6th to 13th century).…
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