By Nangayi Guyson – TRIPOLI- Despite the Blasts and anti-aircraft fire of allied air raids against Muammar Gaddafi’s forces, Muammar Gaddafi is still unmoved as tanks continue shelling rebel-held towns. Residents and rebels said, “Gaddafi’s tanks rolled back into Misrata under the cover of darkness and began shelling the area near the main hospital, resuming their attack after their guns were silenced in daylight hours by Western air strikes”. Residents in Tripoli also said plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from an area near a military base, although this has not been independently confirmed. As the battle against... Continue Reading
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards releases first list of performers for the anticipated awards to be held in London on 9th April 2011. The ZAA Committee stepped up the pace today in the run-up to the highly anticipated Zimbabwe Achievers Awards Ceremony to be held in April by announcing the first list of Artists who will perform at the event. Taking place at the Mermaid Theatre in London on Saturday 9th April 2011, the red carpet is set to be graced with high profile figures and humming with the who is who of the Zimbabwean Community. In addition, the Stage is... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondent, from Accra, Ghana – Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday afternoon arrived in Accra to begin a two-day official visit to Ghana. He was welcomed by President John Evans Atta Mills at the Kotoka International Airport . Detailed programme drawn for the visit include state meeting with President Mills on ways of strengthening ties between Accra and Ankara and State banquet at the State House on Wednesday evening. President Gul would address Parliament and visit Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum where he would lay a wreath on the tomb of the First President. President Gul spent sometime savouring the... Continue Reading
By Femi Peters (The Gambia) – The Ministry of Interior and NGO affairs in partnership with Internal Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Commission, UNHCR and The Gambia Refugee commission brought to awareness of the Parliamentarians and Senior government officials, the issues of the legal framework on the African Union Convention for Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention) and the MP’s reaffirms commitment towards the legal instrument and its ratification. Speaking at the Awareness campaign, Hon. Abdoulie Bojang, Speaker of the National Assembly assured the Gambian populace the dedication of the National assembly... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye, from Shout-africa.com – The 2nd in the series of Banking and Insurance Fair has opened in Accra ,after a successful launch during the week . The fair is expected to bring key financial and insurance companies in the country to present their products and services as well enlighten visitors about the financial literacy .The 2011 Banking and Insurance Fair has been launched with a call on operators in the financial sector to develop innovative products that would attract rural folks to save. The three-day fair running from 17th to 19 March is expected to create a platform... Continue Reading
