6th Africa Economic Forum 2012, Cape Town, South Africa: Shaping Africa’s Future JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, February 6, 2012/ — Global Pacific & Partners (http://www.glopac-partners.com) announce the Program for the [Read more]
Members of the UN Security Council are flying back home with total disappointment after China and Russia double-vetoed the proposed resolution on Syria. Abdulai Mansaray analyses why the veto, its possible consequences on the ordinary Syrians and the inevitable picture of a post Assad Syria. [Read more]
Dr. Ahmad Tamim Nassar, a history professor specialized in Egyptology answered “King Pharaoh!” with a tentative smile on the lips, when I asked him who was the first black decision [Read more]
The German born head of UN Peace-building Mission in Sierra Leone, Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, has been recalled by the Secretary General in New York. Mr. Schulenburg was recently criticized by the ruling government accusing him of interference into the country’s local politics. Dennis Kabatto brings us the latest from New York [Read more]
So here we are at the weekly letter, and very glad I am too; but Heavens- how the days run so slow, don’t they? When I was in London I [Read more]
Charles Taylor’s defense lawyers have made a request for judges to allow the former Liberian president to reopen his defense, almost one year after arguments in the case were concluded. Though many people concerned have already lost interest and confidence in the trial, some still one to see how it will end. Alpha Sesay compiled this report from Monrovia, Liberia [Read more]
Culled from UNHCR, Geneva This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Sybella Wilkes – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing, [Read more]
News filtering into this outlet suggests that His Excellency President Ernest Bai Koroma is poised to announce his Running Mate this month. Contrary to earlier predictions of Dr. Morie Manyhe, [Read more]
If we are serious about redistributing power, those with hidden agendas and selfish anti-people interests have to be shunted aside and a level playing field for equity and social justice needs to be established [Read more]
Imagine what you would do if you opened a package containing what you thought would be a book on terrorism, only to find that it came with a free gift [Read more]
The boss of the Civil Service who also doubles as the Cabinet Secretary Mr S.G. Pessima has sent out a note of warning to all civil servants against “active participation [Read more]
PRESS RELEASE JOHANNESBURG, South-Africa, January 30, 2012/ — Company creates spaces for fans to enjoy matches and share their passion for the game. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (http://www.samsung.com), a [Read more]
It is a premiere for Germany. Never before have artefacts from Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba in Mecca, been on display in the country. A new exhibit in Berlin’s famous Pergamum Museum traces history on the Arabian peninsula from the birth of civilization to the 20th century. [Read more]
Aid agencies and human right organisations say the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) is encouraging torture as retributive justice against pro Gaddaffi suspects who were held captive in wake of the revolution; majority are believed to be innocent victims of colour distinction (the Dark Colour). Abdulai Mansaray elaborates on the scenario. [Read more]
As the melodious wind sweeps through my fingers onboard the Murzuk ferry and the fantastic coastline leaving my sight, nostalgia seems to tighten my memory. Leaving this great country behind [Read more]
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