By Femi Peters – Speaking with Mr. Ernest Aubee, the Principal Programme Officer and Head of Agriculture of ECOWAS during an interview with our reporter, Mr. Aubee gave his opinion about the biosafety framework which was being validated in the Gambia. Reporter: What is this concept of GMO? Mr. Aubee: GMOs are the manipulation of genes in crops and livestock to boast productivity like in the improvement of Milk and beef production in Animals. Reporter: What are possible side effects? Mr. Aubee: GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and LMOs (Living Modified Organisms) are products of scientific experimentations having both positive and... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Kampala-Uganda’s main opposition leader Dr Kizz Besigye who have been so far arrested four times over fuel and food high prices, has lost his sight, his sister, Dr Olive Kobusinye, said. His sister, Dr Olive Kobusinye, said the extent of damage to Dr Besigye’s sight could only be ascertained by an eye specialist. “As of now he cannot see. He has difficulty in breathing and his skin is burning due to the pepper he was sprayed with,” she said. Opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye was violently again arrested and detained on Thursday in relation to the walk-to-work campaign against high... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – It is going to be another tough week for now famous Loliondo cup cure seekers as the services conducted by Rev. Ambikile Mwasapila were suspended from yesterday till this Friday following the death of the herbalist’s son. According to Shout-Africa.com sources in Arusha, the Reverend’s son, Jackson Mwasapila (43) who was living in Babati District in Manyara, died yesterday morning of malaria. There were confirmed information that the government was willing to take charge in ensuring that Rev. Mwasapila who has claimed the name ‘Babu” (grandfather) is flied to the funeral area, a several hours... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent – On April 27th of this year, Sierra Leoneans will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their country. The hopes and aspirations of Sierra Leone’s founding fathers, when they agitated for independence from the British colonialists, were for a fully democratic country that would give dignity and pride to its citizens. Sierra Leone’s first prime minister, Milton Margai and a host of other prominent Sierra Leoneans eventually won their fight for independence in Lancaster, England, on April 27th, 1961. Throughout the last five decades, Sierra Leoneans have struggled to improve their quality of life, despite the fact that... Continue Reading
By Staff reporter – The Francophone community resident in Zimbabwe will this year enjoy a multi-flavoured HIFA celebration as the organizers have arranged with renowned francophone artists to perform at various HIFA venues in the capital. This year’s French line-up will feature a mix of soul, folk, jazz and African rythms from Mali and Congo, hip hop and electro, with headliners Lokua Kanza, from Congo, Bibi Tanga & The Selenites from Paris and Boubacar Traoré from Mali courtesy of the French Embassy and The French Institute. In a statement Alliance Francaise cultural and communications officer Jennie Loiseau said: “There is... Continue Reading
