By Nangayi Guyson in Kampala Uganda- China’s foreign minister Yang Jiechi is in Sudan on a visit. China is a strong supporter of Sudan and its President Omar al-Bashir, despite allegations of Sudanese war crimes in Darfur. The visit comes after Sudan released a cargo of South Sudanese oil it had blocked in a row over custom duties. South Sudan has to export oil via the north because it has no port or refineries of its own. However, the two sides have so far failed to agree on transit fees, or how to share oil revenue. Chinese companies are heavily involved in Sudanese... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye – This year’s Ghana Movie Awards event is expected to be an improved edition from last year’s event, at a grand launch in the Ghanaian capital of Accra at the Golden Tuli Hotel. The 2011 Ghana Movie Awards promises a lot and recognized as the only movie awards for the industry, stamping its authority on quality, professionalism among other unique approaches to modern day film production. This was contained in a release from the event organizers of the Ghana Movie Awards, dated 3rd August,2011, which says movie producers are therefore expected to submit their works for the... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – The Executive Director of the Liberian History, Education and Development, Inc. (LIHEDE), Dr. Syrulwa Somah, has given an independent and a historical highlight of the independence of the Republic of Liberia. Dr. Somah who is also an Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Occupational Safety & Health at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in the United States, was speaking at a special gathering of citizens hailing from Margibi County, known as the Gibi District Development Associations [GDDA]. He spoke on the topic: “The True Meaning of Independence: Reflection of Our Yesterdays and Vision... Continue Reading
By Sainey M.K. Marenah, Shout- Africa Gambia Bureau Chief – Local businessman Basiru Jawara has come under the firing line after his attack on the personality of Ousainou Darboe, party leader and Secretary General of the opposition United Democratic Party, UDP. Jawara reportedly spoke against Ousainou Darboe at a meeting held in Jareng, during the just-concluded meet-the-people tour, describing him as “not fit” to lead this country. At a political rally held in Serrekunda at the weekend to honour Femi Peters, members of the UDP top brass demanded what they called an explanation from Basiru Jawara with regard to his... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa Gambian Correspondent in Banjul – Former Inspector General of Police Ensa Badjie was last Friday found guilty on robbery-related offences by the Special Criminal Court, which convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment. He was found guilty of seven out of 12 charges filed against him by the state prosecutors in May 2010, after his arrest in March of the same year. Badjie was convicted alongside former Chief Superintendent of Prisons Ali Ceesay, who got a three-year jail term or a fine of D30,000 after being found guilty on one out of the three-count charge preferred against him.... Continue Reading
