May 16

• 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

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Gambia Celebrates Europe Day

  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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »

• Banks' Rising Appetite for Eurobonds [analysis]

  This Day

  As part of efforts to participate actively in the financing of the power sector privatisation as well as to raise funds to drive their operations, Nigerian banks have resorted to... Read more »

• Moroccan Authorities Expel an Italian Journalist From Occupied El Aaiún

  SPS

  The Moroccan occupying authorities expelled last Sunday, an Italian journalist from the occupied city of El Aaiún after his arrival on a plane coming from Rome via... Read more »

• FG Frowns At Poor Export of Traditional Food to Europe

  Daily Trust

  The federal government has expressed determination to address the challenges of exporting traditional food produce to the European Union and United Kingdom. Read more »

• France Has to 'Condition' Its Cooperation With Morocco, Says Acat

  SPS

  The Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture (ACAT), an international NGO, called on French President François Hollande to "condition" cooperation with Morocco to... Read more »

• 'I Came to Tunisia Bearer of Positive Messages From France to Friendly Country' - Laurent Fabius

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  "I came to Tunisia bearer of positive messages from France to a friendly country to support the democratic transition," French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Tuesday. Read more »

• Nigerians in U.K. Jail Decline by 40 Per Cent

  Premium Times

  The number of Nigerians serving various jail terms in the U.K. has significantly dropped from some 900 to 540, Dalhatu Tafida, the Nigerian High Commissioner to the country, has... Read more »

• Manchester City to Pay Mancini N1.2bn for Sacking Him

  Premium Times

  Manchester City will pay Roberto Mancini an initial figure of $7.5 million (N1.2 billion) for sacking him as coach of the club, Goal.com has reported. Read more »

• 'We Are the First Partner of Tunisia' - Laurent Fabius

  Tunis Afrique Presse

  "I am in Tunisia to extend a message of friendship, support and admiration of France for what the Tunisian people and their country, cradle of the Arab Spring, have done," French... Read more »

May 14

• DFID Fail to Act on Human Rights Violations [analysis]

  ThinkAfricaPress

  The Ethiopian government may be guilty of atrocities against indigenous peoples as it completes construction of the Gibe III dam. UK aid-agency DFID has failed to exert its... Read more »

• Young Poultry Farmer Inspired After Trip to Norway

  The Star

  "Stakeholders in the agricultural sector should formulate policies that will attract and develop a generation of young farmers in the country, noting that the average age of... Read more »

• Italian Billionaire Plans Third Kenya Resort

  The Star

  Italian billionaire and international investor Flavio Briatore will set up a state-of-the-art resort early next year. Read more »

• Obama, UK Cameron Discuss G8 Summit, Regional Issues

  State Department

  The United States and Britain reaffirmed a commitment to global development in helping to eradicate an array of economic, health and food problems, President Obama says. Read more »

• Ali Sowe Debuts in Italy Serie A

  Foroyaa

  Ex-Gamtel striker Ali Sowe has emerged as the first Gambian to ply his trade in the Serie A after debuting for Chievo Verona yesterday. The Gambian striker, whose transfer Foroyaa... Read more »

• What Does the Rise of Ukip Mean for Ukaid (and Development)? [guest blog]

  IDS

  The local elections in the UK were held last week. Read more »

• Italian Envoy Calls for Protection of Women's Rights

  New Vision

  The Italian ambassador to Uganda has called for the protection of women's rights describing it as a fountain of democracy. Read more »

• Obama, UK Prime Minister Cameron's Joint Press Conference [document]

  State Department

  Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom in joint press conference in the Rose Garden Read more »