Monthly Archives: October 2013
Al-Jazeera to sue Egypt TV over w/cup broadcast
Qatari-owned Al-Jazeera Sports TV network said it will take legal action against Egyptian state television for broadcasting Tuesday’s Egypt-Ghana match in the first leg...
The myths, legends, and the Tales from Africa
Several cultures the world over have developed social constructs with which their world view, beliefs, mores, culture, and ethos are passed on. These...
Anti-Slavery Day – Government introduce initiatives as precursor to legislation
Friday, 18 October, marks Anti-Slavery Day. Figures show that the top ten source countries for trafficking are Nigeria, Vietnam, Albania, Romania, China, Poland, Slovakia,...
Poet of the Week: Jared Angira
The Kenyan poet Jared Angira was born in 1947 and studied commerce at the University of Nairobi where he was also the editor of...
Former Senegal Coach is dead
Bruno Metsu, the Frenchman who coached Senegal in a remarkable run to the 2002 World Cup quarterfinals, has died. He was 59.
Lille, for whom...
Korean Millionaires to Invest in South Sudan
South Sudan will soon witness a number of investors from Korea coming willingly to invest in diverse natural resources in the country. The government...
M23 rebels exploit gold smuggling network
The Enough Project has released a groundbreaking new report that documents the conflict gold smuggling network of the Eastern Congo-based M23 rebels.
The report, "Striking...
Shailesh Vara: Making the judiciary more diverse
In his first engagement as Justice Minister, Shailesh Vara addressed an audience of black, Asian and minority ethnic young lawyers interested in a career...
Honest opinion leaves Drake tour with no Future
Hip-hop wouldn’t be hip-hop without the obligatory feuds, so it’s no real surprise that a new one seems to have erupted.
Just days away from...
Babyface & Braxton cut themed duets album
Toni Braxton's divorce may have only been finalised in July 2013, but she is already gearing up to release a new album that focuses...
