Photos of the second contact group meeting on Libya, held in Rome, Italy, today 5 May 2011.
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Libya: "Political solution is important"-Frattini
“With Hillary we talked about the importance of a political solution in Libya”. This is what Italian foreign minister, Franco Frattini, said today during the meeting with the press before the beginning of the second contact group meeting on Libya held in Rome, Italy.
Ivory Coast: Americans are opening their eyes
This is a video of a CBS programme concerning Ivory Coast. The guy interviewed here is realising Ouattara has not being sworn in and that last November’s elections were not free and fair.
A24 Media signs new deal to represent ITN archive
A24 Media, Africa’s first online delivery site for material from journalists, African broadcasters and NGO’s from around the Continent, announces a new deal with ITN Source, the footage sales arm of UK news and content provider ITN.
Police and migrants’, the fever in Verona
It’s still unclear what actually provoked some policemen in Verona who loaded themselves in three cars and invaded an immigrant bar in Borgo Roma, few kilometers from the Verona city center. Popularly known as Mr G, the Nigerian man who runs the bar recounts a bit of the action.
Africa's biggest party
On Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September 2011, over 80 parties will take place simultaneously making The Global Party a world-wide event that will redefine the notion of a party. Africa is hosting a number of global parties at venues including Nikki Beach in Marrakech, Morocco and Karma and Fez clubs in Cape Town, South Africa.
Inside Gbagbo's former residence-AlJazeera
Officials are assessing the damage to the presidential residence, where ousted leader, Laurent Gbagbo was holed up.
UN and Libya agreement on humanitarian presence
18 April 2011 – United Nations envoys visiting Libya have reached an agreement with the authorities on setting up a humanitarian presence in the capital, Tripoli, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while once again calling for an immediate end to the fighting that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
Uganda: Tullow Taxes Will Finance Karuma Dam
The planned Karuma hydro-electric power dam will be the first recipient of the Ush 1.1 trillion that accrued from the sale of Uganda’s oil fields by Tullow Oil.
Liberia: revival of unused hydropwer plant
Liberia could see a revival for one of its unused hydropower plants with the help of Brazilian mining giant Vale SA.