On this day of 25/12/2011, I do not want any Merry-Christmas, but “Best Wishes ” because long time ago I’m no more a Christian. It took me some time (29 years) to understand that I couldn’t be proud of myself when my religious choice proved that I was ashamed of my ancestors, that I was […]
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Senegal, exceptional geopolitics in Africa
LE SENEGAL: UNE GEOPOLITIQUE EXCEPTIONNELLE EN AFRIQUE by Gerard-François Dumont This is a paper that was given during the 5th edition of the international forum “Developing the Regions of Africa and Europe”, held in Taormina, Italy, the 6 and 7 Octobre 2011.
African business agenda: 5-8 Sep 2011
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT WEEK Business agenda of the African continent from 5 until 8 September 2011.
Cost of living in Africa, by Afronline
This is a video report about the cost of living in various African countries.
AFRICA: The Struggle for Women to Own Land
By Miriam Gathigah NAIROBI, Jul 14, 2011 (IPS) – Even at the best of times, obtaining a title deed from the ministry of lands is a difficult process. But as the minister of lands admitted on Jul. 13 that his office is rife with corruption, the disorganisation of this office means Kenyan women are no […]
China trumps Brazil in simmering African showdown
By Ed Cropley JOHANNESBURG, July 6 – A century ago, it was the explorers and infantrymen of Europe’s great powers slugging it out for slices of Africa. Now, it is the agents of Chinese and Brazilian capital, but the competition is just as fierce.
Season of Rains: Africa in the World
Date: 7th June, 6pm, Venue: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS (WC1H 0XG) The Author Stephen Ellis is a historian, with a broad range of interests in contemporary history and politics.
SA: risks losing out in Africa-Gigaba
Public enterprises minister Malusi Gigaba says SA should work with Chinese and Indian investors expanding into Africa or risk losing out, according to a report. Source: Fin24 News
Africa in the news-weekly topical news stories
This is the London’s Royal African Society selection of topical news stories regarding Africa.
Kadhafi’s Africa: The Untold Story-by J-P Pougala
Kadhafi’s Africa: The Untold Story. THE MANY LIES TOLD BY THE WEST IN THEIR WAR AGAINST LIBYA.