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Africa: Korea Promises to Double Aid to Continent

Kigali — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Rosemary Museminali addressing the Korea-Africa Forum in Seoul.

South Korea has pledged to double its development assistance to Africa to the tune of US$214 million by 2012.

The pledge was made during the second Korea-Africa Forum that was organized by the government of South Korea in conjunction with African Union Commission.

Eight areas of cooperation were agreed upon in the Forum that brought together more than 120 top African officials, including Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade.

The areas of cooperation will include; Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, Education and Vocational Training, Public Health Services, Trade and Investment, Information Communication Technology (ICT), Environment and Climate Change and Promotion of Private-Public Partnership.

In the 2006 initiative, Korea had committed to triple its Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Africa to US$100 million by 2008. The amount increased from 42.4 million US$ in 2005 to US$107.1 million in 2008.

At the meeting, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Rosemary Museminali, delivered a speech on "Cooperation for common prosperity and achieving MDGs."

"She stressed that to succeed in achieving MDGs, we must deal with the root causes; tackle poverty, build the necessary infrastructure and energy facilities, create enough skills to direct and drive development forward, create conducive conditions for private and public partnerships to thrive; and above all, enshrine all these in good governance," reads part of the Minaffet communiqué.

Museminali also met her Korean counterpart, Yu Myung-Hwan, and discussed bilateral and multilateral issues of interest to both countries.

"On the sideline of the meeting she also met Mr. Jean Ping, Chairman of African Union Commission and Mr. Raymond Tshibanda, Minister of International & Regional Cooperation of the DRC."

The South Korea-Africa Forum launched in 2006 as part of South Korea's efforts to bolster ties with Africa, takes place every three years.

South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak noted that his country was proud to be an active participant in Africa's growth, and will continue to cooperate fully with Africa.

The country which will host next year's G20 Summit, has already expanded its ODA volume to Africa 2.5 times during the past 3 years.

President Myung-Bak promised to listen carefully to the interests and positions of developing countries, and speak for them in the next G20 Summit that will be hosted by South Korea.


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  • upliftdarace_144
    Nov 26 2009, 11:10

    IS AFRICA FOR SALE ?

    1) I’ve heard that one African country made a 99-year deal with an Asian country to lease a part of their land.

    2) How can anyone make a deal for the next generation ?

    3) What can we do about it ?

    4) Organize and get those crooks out of office or any position of power.

    5) Pray to God For insight and divine intervention.

    6) Africa Is being targeted by many who are not respecting Africa.

    7) We must stop selling ourselves and respect ourselves, our families and God.

    8) AFRICA IS BEING FINANCIALLY & SPIRITUALLY GANG-RAPED By The ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE !!!!!!!

    Daniel 11:44 But NEWS OUT OF THE EAST (CHINA?) AND OUT OF THE NORTH ( RUSSIA ?) shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forward with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many

    Revelations 16:12 And the 6th angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water of it was dried up, that the way of the KINGS OF THE EAST might be prepared.

    [Daniel 11:14 ]]

    And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south(AMERICA / BABYLON ): ALSO the ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; BUT THEY SHALL FALL !

    WAKE UP ! STAY UP MY BROTHERS & SISTERS !

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  • upliftdarace_144
    Nov 26 2009, 11:11

    THE ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE ARE FULFILLING PROPHECY

    1) [Daniel 11:14 ]

    And in those times :

    a) there shall many stand up against the king of the south(AMERICA / BABYLON ):

    b) ALSO the ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; BUT THEY SHALL FALL !

    WHO BROUGHT THE SLAVES TO AMERICA ? [ http://isohunt.com/torrent_details/42787621/Who+brought+the+slaves+to+ameri ca?tab=summary] for full length video

    FRITZ SPRINGMEIER A Bold Christian Truthseeker The Top 13 Illuminati Bloodlines [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k73Q2_f4vKU ]

    THESE FAMILIES LIVE UNDER THE SIGN OF $$$$$$$$$$$$$ !!!

    3) 16 European Nations . Met And Plotted On How They Would Rob Africa Of Its Riches.

    * They met during two(2) Periods of time in two(2) places

    * The General Act Of Berlin Conference (Nov, 1884 to February, 1885)

    * Brussels Belgium to finalize SECRET agreements ( Nov, 1889 to July 1890)

    * The Book “King Leopold’s Ghost (1998) by Adam Hochschild documents some of This information.

    The following Nations (Households) - Planned how they would divide among themselves our AFRICAN Riches.

    1) Austria-Hungary - Francis Joseph I Charles - August 18, 1830 -

    2) Belgium - King Leopold II – April 9, 1835

    3) Denmark - Frederik VIII -June 3, 1843

    4) France - Marie François Sadi Carnot – August 11, 1837 -

    5) Germany - Wilhelm II -– January 27, 1859

    6) Great Britain - Queen Victoria (Hanover) – May 24, 1819 – British Ruler – 2nd

    7) Holland –William III – February 19, 1817

    8) Italy - Umberto I - March 14, 1844 -

    9) Norway - Oscar II [Oscar Frederik] – January 21, 1829 (Also Sweden)

    10) Portugal - Carlos I – September 28, 1863

    11) Russia - Alexander III Alexandrovich – March 10, 1845

    12) Spain - Alfonso XIII – May 17, 1886

    13) Sweden - Oscar II – January 21, 1829 (Also Norway)

    14) Turkey - Abdülhamid II, - September 2 or September 22 - 1842 -

    15) United States - Benjamin Harrison – August 20, 1833 -

    16) Persia (Iran) - Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar – July 16, 1831 –

    Just as Gangsters sell their debt, so have the old list of ROBERS changed over Time.

    Pray People. Trust In God..Not Your So-Called Leaders. Pray For Those Leaders Too.

    They Are Constantly Being Tempted To Think About Their Personal Satisfactions ;

    Rather Than The Future Of Their Nation. The Greatest Is Servant Of All !!!!!!!

    WAKE UP !!! STAY UP !!!

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  • upliftdarace_144
    Nov 26 2009, 11:12

    TAKING CHARGE : SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO SURVIVE THE CASH CRUNCH

    I. Collaborative Unit For Survival – We Should Align With Persons And form A Cooperative Collaborating Unit A. Extended Black Family Should be Our Strongest Collaborative Unit, B. Apprentice Training – Passing Our Skills On Through Generations C. Cooperative Shopping & Research – For Example : [ www.pacificgeek.com]

    II. Global Opportunity For Securing Retirement Wealth A. Nigeria’s Stock market B. Ghana is offering around 20% Return On Treasury Notes C. These Are Some Of The Countries That Are Offering Free Land To Black Africans : Ethiopia, Zimbabwe & Ghana D. Travel & Tourism Opportunities : By Buying Land In Certain Tourist Rich Locales, Investors Can Thrive As Tourism Hosts [ e.g. One Africa Guest House In Cape Coast Ghana

    III. Practicing Wellness By Being Aware A. The So-Called HealthCare System Is The 3rd Leading Cause Of Death In America B. Most Chronic Diseases Are Created By Malnutrition C. The Standard American Diet Is Toxic

    IV. Banking Usury Via Credit Card Schemes. A. They Are Responsible For Ruining Entire Nations B. Some Other Usury Schemes – Payday Lenders & Check Cashing Stations

    V. Buying Locally0Grown Food AND Making Organic Gardens A. Some Highlights Of Setting Up Square Raised Gardens 1. After measuring lumber and building the boxed area : Landscaping Cloth should be laid down to keep weeds out of the bottom. 2. Fill the boxed area with composted dirt that is also mixed with peat moss to make the environment for the roots comfortable. 3. Using Crossing Strings, measure out 1 square foot grids. a. Each grid can be used to plant your choice of produce. 4. Earth Boxes can be used for persons living in apartments 5. Green Bags can be used to store refrigerated produce in; helping it to stay consumable longer. 6.

    VI. Reviving Home-Based Industries : A. Carpentry, Plumbing, B. Canning & Preserving C. Eating From Our Own Kitchens (as opposed to eating out )

    VII. Do It Yourself A. Auto mechanics B. Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting C. Childcare & Elder care D. Home Schooling E. Washing Our Own Vehicles F. Landscaping G. Using Our Extra Rooms To Board Persons H. Copoerative Rent Sharing – Here’s where 2 or more persons can live in a home for a few years as they share in rent et al household duties a. The advantage here will allow the collaborators to save money. With this saved money they can start businesses and continue to grow. b. Many people coming to America have practiced this Cooperative Rent Sharing for Years I. Rent Parties - This is a fun way to help someone J. Beauty Care-From The Homes

    This Lecture Is Also On DVD via [www.libradio.net].

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    FRITZ SPRINGMEIER A Bold Christian Truthseeker The Top 13 Illuminati Bloodlines [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k73Q2_f4vKU ]

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  • foryohjonathan0000
    Nov 26 2009, 15:07

    Are they going to be just like those who colonized us with their dangerous tricks and sweet tooth. When they act toward Africa, they always have a hiding agenda and a policy of feet dividing; meaning, one foot forward and two feet backward. That's, Africa get the lesser and they receive the most valuable. Africa, you better wake-up and wake-up very fast.