Finnish investors eye Nigeria's energy sector

INVESTORS from the Republic of Finland are to invest in the energy sector in Nigeria, as part of efforts to assist the country boost its power base and jumpstart industrialisation in the country, according to the Finnish Minister of Foreign Trade and Development, Paavo Vayrynen. Vayryne disclosed in Abuja yesterday that a trade delegation has […]

South Africa: signed letter against Hostival

We received and we publish here this letter about what is thought to be a scam before the soccer world cup in South Africa.

Abortion and the Human Rights of Rapists

Image via Wikipedia By Katy Fentress, Freelance journalist Kenyans continue to debate the issue of abortion and how it should be defined in the constitution, after a revised draft of the document was announced last Friday. A person’s right to life begins at the moment they are conceived, states the new version of the constitution. […]

"Un transport en commun" – filmfest Milan

Director Dyana Gaye has released an interview at the Dubai film festival saying that she hates the stereotype about the problems as being woman and black in the film industry. “It was not really so for me”, she said. For sure one must believe in her own skills, she added.

Burkina Faso: Italian undersecreatry Boniver is back – Farnesina

Margherita Boniver concluded her mission to the capital of Burkina Faso this morning. During her stay in Ouagadougou, Minister Frattini’s Special Envoy for Humanitarian Emergencies met with President of the Parliamentary Assembly Foreign Minister, Bedouma Alain Yoda, and Head of State, Blaise Comaporé. The Burkina Faso authorities reiterated their assurances of commitment and proactive collaboration […]

"Women and immigration in Rome" prix, 14-3

SUNDAY 14 MARCH Award ceremony for photo competition “Women and Migration in Rome” at the “Nylon” Trastevere.

Karafuu Hotel & Beach Resort by Lathita.co.za

Karafuu hotel … travel ads by Lathita.co.za

Cinema: 'Il Buma' a forgotten Italian film

Leonardo De Franceschi writes on Cinemafrica.org about the “forgotten movie” ‘Il Buma’ made between Egypt and Italy

Euro economies dash SA hopes – busrep.co.za

Eurozone economies including Greece have put a dampener on early optimism about South Africa’s recovery, as Europe remains the country’s biggest trading partner, BoE Private Clients said on Wednesday. The featured appeared on busrep.co.za and it quotes Daryll Owen, chief investment officer for BoE Private Clients. “Currently there are clear stresses in the system, evidenced […]

Kenya: solar web kiosk lands in Ukunda

Youth in Ukunda are now able to access information faster following the installation of the first solar powered rural internet kiosk. The project is the result of a new project initiated by the youth enterprise fund.