By Own Correspondent – Midrand, South Africa – The Fourth Ordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) continued yesterday with Hon. Marwick Khumalo, Chairperson of the PAP Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution presenting a report on the current situation in Africa. Hon. Khumalo’s report covered Libya, Côte d’Ivoire, Somalia, Tunisia, Egypt, Madagascar, Saharawi Republic and Djibouti. The report revealed that, considering the current situation in Libya, the PAP is planning to undertake a fact-finding mission to Tripoli and Benghazi to gather information, and make recommendations for the restoration of peace in the country. Although the Côte d’Ivoire... Continue Reading
By Cameroon Correspondent – Chinese development assistance in Cameroon has come under scathing criticism as research proves insignificant observable impact in three decades. Cameroon: China’s approach for assistance to and cooperation with Cameroon, based on a declared policy of non-interference and mutual benefit, in a win-win format is changing the rules of the Official Development Assistance game and posing unexpected competition to traditional donors – mainly Western Europe and the USA. It is in the wake of this competition that the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development, AFRODAD, based in Zimbabwe, whose mission is to secure policies that will redress... Continue Reading
By Gambian Correspondent – The current border impasse between the Gambia and Senegal, which has been and continues to be a major concern to the people of both countries, will soon be a thing of the past, if the words of Ousman Drammeh, president of the Gambia Transport, Food and Industrial Workers Union, is anything to go by. Drammeh yesterday told journalists at a press conference held at Red Cross House that the border will be re-opened today Monday by midnight, following what he called a successful discussion between the transport unions of the two countries held in Kerr Ayib... Continue Reading
Some students of the University of Ghana are accusing the media for blowing the infamous Amina ‘fingering’ saga out of proportion. They are also angry with university authorities as well as the police for the timing of the investigation and prosecution of the alleged culprits. Nine students alleged to have sexually molested a suspected phone and laptop thief- Amina Haruna were granted bail by a court in Accra on Friday to enable them write their exams which is to begin on Saturday. But some students believe the action will take a heavy psychological toll on the students and could affect... Continue Reading
The video for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards event in London on 09 April 2011 with great performances from Tinashe, Cynthia Mare, Terence Mas and many others. Credit for background music goes to Stannee. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
