The controversial constitutional referendum held today in the Comoros islands may push the country, a federation made of many islands, into a civil war. The news appeared in a Reuters news agency report by Ahmed Ali Amir. “Comorans voted on Sunday on whether to streamline the archipelago’s government system in a referendum that opponents say […]
Water problem: millions of dollars get lost
Many projects and millions of dollars would get lost before the actual construction of water supply resources are built in western Africa countries. The news written by Riccardo Bianchi, appeared on the Ifg website, Institute for journalism studies, in Milan (Italy).
DR Congo: "Kisangani is still alive" – mayor Baendo
Last 6 of May Africanews.it interviewed the Mayor of Kisangani, a city in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mr Guy Shilton Baendo, the mayor of Kisangani, repeatedly said that he wants his city to be out of isolation despite the wars that have been fought on its territory.
African book for kids will be presented in Turin
The book exhibition in Turin will host tomorrow the presentation of the book made of African fairy tales “La Giornata di Sidi e Karisa” (The day of Sidi and Karisa). The book gathers many African tales and nursery rhymes of African origin, particularly from Kenya.
Africa's GDP will grow only 2.8 percent – AEO
The data of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) for 2009, presented yesterday in Paris (France), are showing that the global economic crisis is affecting Africa as well. In fact Africa’s GDP in 2009 is expected to be 2.8% instead of the previously expected 5.7% before the crisis.
'Congo River' shown in Rome (Caffé letterario)
Caffè Letterario in Rome will host tomorrow, 13 May 2009, 8pm, the projection of the movie ‘Congo River‘ by Thierry Michel. “Every dime will be donated for the realisation of a project concerning the Batwa families in the North Kivu region in DR Congo”, as stated in a press release. Thierry Michel is also the […]
Ghana-Riace: the experience of Danaevo
Danaevo is a citizen from Ghana. He lives in Riace, near Reggio Calabria (south Italy) since two and a half months.
Africans are looking for a job in Riace (Italy)
Mast May 1st we interviewed two African citizens, an Ethiopian and a Somali citizen, in Riace, near Reggio Calabria (south Italy). They were there, beside other Italians, showing solidarity to the mayor of Riace, Domenico Lucano, who supposedly was targeted twice by the local criminal organization called ‘Ndrangheta. Some believe thatt he two criminal acts […]
Jacob Zuma's presidential speech
We publish here below the speech made yesterday by the new president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. Your Majesties,Your Royal Highnesses,Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Leaders and Members of delegations, Chairpersons of the African Union and the African Commission, Esteemed Members of the Order of Mapungubwe, our icon the Hon Nelson Mandela, […]
Nigeria: Women and Technology camp is enrolling
We copy and paste a message received on Facebook about the W.Tec camp to be held in August this year in Lagos, Nigeria. This year is their second edition. W.TEC is now accepting nominations for the 2nd edition of its Girls Technology Camp. Targeted at Nigerian secondary school girls, the 1-week residential camp will take […]