May 18
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Duo for Norway Exchange Programme
The Herald
TWO Zimbabwean athletes, Loveness Murenga and Thubaelihle Sibanda, will leave the country for Olso, Norway, for the youth sport exchange programme in August. The two are from... Read more »
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French Senators Take Back Message of Africa's Road Map
African Union
A visiting delegation of French Senators is taking back a message to France and other European partners to align with Africa's road map for the next fifty years. The delegation was... Read more »
May 17
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With Billions of Euros Pledged, Mali Risks Aid Overflow
IPS
International donors pledged yesterday to mobilise 3.25 billion Euros to rebuild Mali, a figure that surpassed all expectations. But experts warn that the country does not have the... Read more »
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IPS
Commentators and business leaders in South Africa believe that the recent announcement of an end to the United Kingdom's aid programme to South Africa may be the start of a new... Read more »
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NEWS
Britain's Ambassador to Liberia, Fergus Cochrane-Dyet says the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) prioritizes the fight against corruption in Liberia and would therefore... Read more »
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British High Commission in Banjul Closes EU Film Festival
The Point
The British High Commission Banjul this week closed the week-long EU Film Festival which had been running at the Alliance Francaise with a showing of 'The Iron Lady'. Read more »
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Zuma, Putin Push for Increased Trade
SA Info
South African President Jacob Zuma and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the strengthening of economic ties and expansion of trade between the two BRICS partners during... Read more »
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MAP
HM King Mohammed VI and HM King Carl Gustaf R. of Sweden, exchanged greetings letters on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing, on May 16, 1763, of the first treaty... Read more »
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Gambian Hip-Hop Star Waxing Stronger in Scandinavia
Daily Observer
A rising Gambian-Swedish based hip-hop rapper is currently blazing like wild fire in most Swedish cities reports reaching What's On indicates. Born Muhammed Faal but musically... Read more »
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Four Gambians Deported From Switzerland
Daily Observer
Four Gambians were Thursday deported from Switzerland after authorities in that country found them to be illegal migrants, as they were residing there without proper documentation,... Read more »
May 16
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International Donor Conference: €3.25 Billion Mobilised By International Community to Rebuild Mali [press release]
European Commission
An international donor conference 'Together for a new Mali', organised by the European Union and France, together with Mali, took place in Brussels today. Represented at the... Read more »
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House Seeks Respite for Nigerian Scholars Abroad
This Day
The House of Representatives yesterday sought quick intervention in the predicament of Nigerian students in Russia and other countries of the world. Read more »
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SPS
The Party of European Left has condemned "passivity" of international community vis-à-vis the conflict of Western Sahara, reiterating support to the just struggle of the... Read more »
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EU Navfor Force Commander Bids Farewell to French Navy Ships [press release]
EU Navfor
During their final patrol with the EU's counter piracy mission - Operation Atalanta, the French Landing Helicopter Dock, FS Tonnerre and Destroyer FS Georges Leygues, rendezvoused... Read more »
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Laurent Fabius - France Confident in Success of Nation's Democratic Transition Experience
Tunis Afrique Presse
"France is confident in the success of Tunisia's democratic transition experience," French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Tuesday during his talk with President Moncef... Read more »
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'160 Nigerian Students Now Begging in Russia'
Daily Trust
Over 160 Nigerian students who are on the federal government scholarship in Russia are now begging to survive due to lack the non-payment of their allowances in the last six... Read more »
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Zuma's Russia Visit to Strengthen Ties
SA Info
South African President Jacob Zuma arrived in Sochi, Russia on Wednesday for a working visit during which he is expected to review relations between the two countries and exchange... Read more »
May 15
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Strong Local Film Presence for Cannes
SA Info
A record 150 South African filmmakers are set to attend the 66th Cannes International Film Festival starting on Wednesday, 12 of them sponsored by the National Film and Video... Read more »
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Can Britain Fix Somalia? [analysis]
African Arguments
Last week, Somalia's donors and international partners came together in London to lay down the foundations of post-transitional government in the country. Read more »
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Rebeca Grynspan - Message to High-level Conference on Support and Development of Mali [document]
UNDP
I thank the Government of France, the European Commission and the Government of Mali for organizing this conference to assist the people of Mali and better coordinate support in... Read more »
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The Point
On May 9th 2013 in Banjul, the Europe Day was celebrated with a reception addressed by the EU Delegation Charge d' Affairs and Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Madam Agnes... Read more »
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LACC, Britain to Collaborate in Figthting Corruption
FrontPageAfrica
Britain's Ambassador to Liberia, Fergus Cochrane-Dyet says the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) prioritizes the fight against corruption in Liberia and would therefore... Read more »
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South Africa Needs to Have a Balanced Trade [press release]
SA Govt
The Director-General of Trade and Industry (the dti), Mr Lionel October says South Africa should be looking to have a balanced trade. He was speaking at the pre-Tokyo International... Read more »
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Deputy Minister Fransman Arrives in Prague, Czech Republic On a Working Visit [press release]
SA Govt
International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman has arrived in Prague, the Czech Republic, ahead of a working visit scheduled for 15 May 2013. Read more »
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President Zuma Arrives in the Russian Federation for a Working Visit [press release]
SA Govt
The President of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma, has arrived in Sochi for a Working Visit to the Russian Federation. President Zuma is... Read more »
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