Nana Kofi: I photograph what I see
One of Africanews.com's professional photographers Nana Kofi Acquah who is based in Ghana tells about his profession and what makes him stand out among the lots in the world of photography.
Nana traces his roots to Elmina, Ghana. Growing up by the Elmina Castle and hearing all the haunting stories on slavery, he grew up believing, he might not…
Kenya: Ministers barred from travelling
President Kibaki has barred all ministers and assistant minister from travelling to foreign countries as Kenya's quest for a new constitution since independence enters a crucial stage. A presidential circular and made public on Monday bars all ministers from travelling abroad during the discussion on the draft constitution.
Kenya’s parliament…
African gays issue ultimatum
Mozambican and Malawian gays ended private meetings Tuesday, with the gays issuing a strong-worded ultimatum to African Union Chairperson Bingu wa Mutharika for the unconditional release of Monjeza and Chimbalanga. Mutharika has come under a heavy spate of criticism for violating gay rights.
"Failing which, we will begin to lobby African countries…
Ghana: ‘Rainbow’ appears in the sky
Ghanaians were held spellbound when the halo phenomenon emerged in the skies late Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people stepped out of their offices to take pictures of the celestial wonders. Onlookers believed it was signs of the last days. "Jesus is coming today," fascinated Victoria Mintah told AfricaNews.
However, meteorologists said…
US hails Malawi’s Commercial Court
The United States Ambassador to Malawi Peter Bodde has hailed the Commercial Court Division of the Malawi High Court for among other things improving the process of settling business related disputes.
Speaking when he presented $100 000 worth of reference materials, computers and internet service equipment to the court’s library in the city of…
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A worker cleans up after a day’s trade at Athens‘ main meat and fish market on Wednesday, March 10, 2010. Offering lower prices than most butchers, the market attracts large numbers of crisis-hit Greeks who are prepared to make the trip downtown to save on…
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RAMALLAH, WEST BANK, MARCH 10: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), US Vice President Joe Biden (L) listens while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during a press conference on March 10, 2010 in Ramallah, West Bank…
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Quoted in ‘U.N. Official Addresses Increasing Drug Addiction In Developing Countries’
said in Medical News Today:
Costa said his office is working with the World Health Organization to achieve universal access to drug treatment and urged governments around the world to protect and respect the human rights of imprisoned addicts and drug users in general
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Quoted in ‘U.N. Official Addresses Increasing Drug Addiction In Developing Countries’
said in Medical News Today:
Costa said his office is working with the World Health Organization to achieve universal access to drug treatment and urged governments around the world to protect and respect the human rights of imprisoned addicts and drug users in general
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Portugal raises $1.34B in successful bond auction
LISBON, Portugal Financially troubled Portugal raised 990 million euros ($1.34 billion) Wednesday in a key bond auction that had more bids than bonds available, suggesting the government’s austerity plan is easing market concerns about the country’s ability…Source: USA Today
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Normalizing a Nuclear Middle East
“Israel makes provocatively timed inflammatory announcement” seems to be a headline with plenty of mileage these days. While the settlement announcement during Vice President Joe Biden’s visit is getting the spotlight, I’d say the news out of Paris — where…Source: World Politics Review
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WC 2010: Ivory Coast turn to Swedish coach
West African nation Ivory Coast are switching their radar focus on Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson to lead the Les Elephants to the summer World Cup in South Africa. Weeks of talks with Dutchman Guus Hiddink have not yielded positive results yet.
Media report last week suggested that it was only a matter of time before the [...]
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Glo-CAF Awards: Adebayor tips Samuel Eto`o
The reigning African Best Player Emmanuel Adebayor has tipped Inter and Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto'o to win the 2009 African Best Player Awards on Thursday. However, the Togolese ace noted that Ivory Coast's Didier Drogba also has what it takes to win for the second time.
“I think Samuel Eto’o should be the African player…
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Liberian international granted EU citizenship
Liberian international Dulee Johnson has been granted Swedish citizenship and been issued with an European Union passport. Johnson who received the news from the Swedish immigration was visibly elated and hopes it would bring good tidings to him in the years ahead in Europe.
“It’s a good thing to begin the year with. I’m so happy…
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Ivory Coast wants Guus Hiddink
Hiddink might be the new coach for the Ivorian National team. AfricaNews reporter Kingsley Kobo hits the streets of Abidjan to find out what people think about that.
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FA boss: Guus Hiddink is I. Coast target
Dutchman Guus Hiddink is the primary target of Ivory Coast to lead their side to the summer World Cup in South Africa, confirmed Ivorian FA president Jacques Anouma. He said talks are still ongoing and the final outcome would be known by the middle of next week.
"Guus is one of the people we have contacted [...]
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Eto’o: Mario Balotelli needs to grow
Cameroon international and Inter striker Samuel Eto'o has told his team-mate Mario Balotelli he could be a world class player, but that he still had to grow and improve. ''He is young and has great quality, he is very good,'' Eto'o said about the Italian-Ghanaian born youngster.
It has been reported that Eto’o has…
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Nana Kofi: I photograph what I see
One of Africanews.com's professional photographers Nana Kofi Acquah who is based in Ghana tells about his profession and what makes him stand out among the lots in the world of photography.
Nana traces his roots to Elmina, Ghana. Growing up by the Elmina Castle and hearing all the haunting stories on slavery, he grew up believing, he might not…
Kenya: Ministers barred from travelling
President Kibaki has barred all ministers and assistant minister from travelling to foreign countries as Kenya's quest for a new constitution since independence enters a crucial stage. A presidential circular and made public on Monday bars all ministers from travelling abroad during the discussion on the draft constitution.
Kenya’s parliament…
African gays issue ultimatum
Mozambican and Malawian gays ended private meetings Tuesday, with the gays issuing a strong-worded ultimatum to African Union Chairperson Bingu wa Mutharika for the unconditional release of Monjeza and Chimbalanga. Mutharika has come under a heavy spate of criticism for violating gay rights.
"Failing which, we will begin to lobby African countries…
Ghana: ‘Rainbow’ appears in the sky
Ghanaians were held spellbound when the halo phenomenon emerged in the skies late Wednesday morning. Hundreds of people stepped out of their offices to take pictures of the celestial wonders. Onlookers believed it was signs of the last days. "Jesus is coming today," fascinated Victoria Mintah told AfricaNews.
However, meteorologists said…
US hails Malawi’s Commercial Court
The United States Ambassador to Malawi Peter Bodde has hailed the Commercial Court Division of the Malawi High Court for among other things improving the process of settling business related disputes.
Speaking when he presented $100 000 worth of reference materials, computers and internet service equipment to the court’s library in the city of…
W/Africa: UN project boosts farmers’ lives
A UN-German supported agricultural scheme is changing the lives of farmers engaging in organic farming in five West African nations – Senegal, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Ghana. Some 5000 farmers have so far benefited from this rewarding project, according to a statement by the FAO.
The $2.4 million UN Food and Agricultural Organization…
UN extols Sierra Leone for relief effort
The United Nation Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has on behalf of his organization commended the government and people of Sierra Leone for their relief effort towards Haiti following the aftermath of an earthquake which left more than two hundred dead and millions homeless in that country.
“On behalf of the United Nations Secretary General and…
AU to end Zimbabwe, Kenya conflicts
The Norwegian Minister of Environment and Development Cooperation, Erik Solheim, had asked the African Union (AU) leader, Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika to do all he can to ensure conflicts in Zimbabwe and Kenya ended amicably.
In Zimbabwe, Tsvangirai and long-stayed President Robert Mugabe are sharing a government of national unity (GoU). Tension…
Nigeria: National security boss fired
The National Security Adviser of Nigeria Sarki Mukhtar has been fired over the Jos crisis that led to the death of about 400 people on Sunday. The acting President Dr. Goodluck Jonathan replaced him with Aliyu Gusau, a one time National Security Adviser to former President, Olusegun Obasanjo.
About 400 corpses from the Sunday massacre were given mass…
Renowned Senegalese film maker dies
Legendary Senegalese film director, screenwriter and producer, Mahama Johnson Traore, has died, after a long illness.
A founding member of the Pan-African Film Festival (FESPACO), Traore reportedly died Monday morning in Paris, France, at age 68. Born in 1942 in Dakar, he directed several feature films and movies with themes of societal and political…
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