HAA! will hold an event where you can learn about the content of the art works presented by HAA ! during the exhibition « Tokyo Diversity » at 3331 Arts Chiyoda from 20th to 29th August. The presentation will include the following. • House of African Art (HAA!), planned to open in Japan in 2013. What will the center be like? Who will visit the center? What activities will be offered there? … • Contemporary art scene in Africa Paintings by Amadou Tounkara, an artist from Senegal, who has been living for many years in Japan, officially selected for the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 15th 2010 |
The former Fugees member arrived in Haiti from Belgium, where he held a concert possibly one of his last for five years if elected, he said. Jean, who appeared relaxed and was wearing a blue track suit and headphones around his neck, spoke at the main airport in Port-au-Prince. He touched on issues of security, former Haitian President Jean Bertrand Aristide and on what being a celebrity has taught him about politics. “Celebrity has taught me that politics is ‘poli-tricks’,” he said. “The fact that I’m coming with this with fresh eyes but not naive ears, I think that’s a... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, August 15th 2010 |
Africa’s newest newshub Shout-africa.com, kindly invites African journalists interested in corresponding for the online news project on voluntary basis to join the expanding team of other continental journalists promoting online journalism across Africa and the diaspora. ABOUT THE PROJECT Shout-Africa is an African news hub featuring latest news on the continent, the people, the diaspora, the arts and culture, sports, business, religion, politics, environment, human rights and more. The news hub carries relevant pan-African news published in African countries and abroad, and seeks to provide avenues for cooperation and to optimize coverage of major news events in the continent. BACKGROUND... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Saturday, August 14th 2010 |
Andrew Gregory – THE HAGUE – Supermodel Naomi Campbell swapped texts with war lord Charles Taylor hours before his men gave her “blood diamonds”, a court heard yesterday. The supermodel’s embittered ex-agent Carole White claimed she received three or four updates, telling her when the precious stones were due. But under cross-examination, Ms White, 60, admitted she could not be sure who was texting Ms Campbell, 40. She was then accused of telling “a complete pack of lies” to smear Ms Campbell, whom she is suing for breach of contract. She was also forced to deny making up claims that... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, August 11th 2010 |
The Piramal Foundation is excited to announce the launch a new leadership program. The Piramal Fellowship for Sustainable Business is a two-year program that provides aspiring leaders from around the globe with an opportunity to explore the power of business to do good, to develop the tools to innovate impact-driven business models, and to be part of a broader community dedicated to the pursuit of social impact. By working with some of the best social entrepreneurs in India on their greatest challenges, Piramal Fellows contribute on the frontlines of where business and social aspirations intersect. The Fellowship is a total... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Tuesday, August 10th 2010 |
