MOSCOW – South-African President Jacob Zuma has today concluded his official visit to th Russian Federation, below is his official address: His Excellency President Medvedev, President of the Russian Federation, Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen of the media; We have just concluded successful official talks between our two delegations. We are satisfied and pleased with the cordial and fruitful manner in which the talks have been conducted. This has confirmed that this was a meeting between two historical friends. The relations between South Africa and Russia date back to the solidarity and friendship during our struggle for liberation. South Africans and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
By Bruno Waterfield and Andy Bloxham – Naomi Campbell, the model, admitted that she was given “dirty rocks” by the former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor as she gives evidence at his war crimes trial. As the Charles Taylor’s warcrimes trial continues, the court was shown documents from the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund “categorically” stating that the charity had not received the diamonds, although records showed Campbell made cash donations to it in 1997 and 1998. The actress Mia Farrow claimed that Taylor gave the model an uncut diamond after a dinner party hosted by Nelson Mandela in South Africa in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
STOCKHOLM – The Swedish Government has approved a cooperation strategy for support to the Middle East and North Africa for the period 2010-2015. Some important components of the strategy are the development of democratic governance and human rights, regional economic cooperation across national borders, and joint use of water resources. “Stronger regional cooperation is needed to solve the serious challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa,” says Minister for International Development Cooperation Gunilla Carlsson. “The Government’s new strategy will enable Sweden to promote the emergence of democracy, improved respect for human rights, in particular the rights of women and... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
NEW YORK – Former Director of African Affairs for the National Security Council (NSC), John Prendrgast is among the five finalists of the annual Better Men Better World Search. GQ’s The Gentlemen’s Fund, along with Movado, has announced them today . Each year, GQ accepts hundreds of nominations from across the country in its search for men who dedicate their time and energy for the betterment of society. Through charitable work, volunteerism, and community involvement, these men embody what it truly means to be a gentleman. GQ’s Better Men Better World Search finalists are: — John Prendergast – Author, former... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, August 5th 2010 |
WASHINGTON – With just hours to go until Kenyans vote on a new Constitution, World Congress of Families, Managing Director Larry Jacobs announced the results of a successful petition drive “In Support Of The ‘No’ Campaign – Kenyans Opposed To The Pro-Abortion Constitution. Africa has been targeted by international population control groups for legalized abortion despite a 47% drop in Kenyan fertility and projections that show a declining population in the next 50 years. It’s reported the Obama administration has spent over $30 million to promote the Constitution that will open the door to a reduction in the black population.... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Wednesday, August 4th 2010 |
