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Africa: Neither Devil Nor Angel - The Role of the Media in Sino-African Relations
[Fahamu] The Chinese government is eager to balance the international media coverage of Chinese image and this approach is becoming more and more urgent for Beijing's strategy of engagement in Africa.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:08

Africa: Asia in My Life
[Fahamu] The celebrated Kenyan writer reflects on how much India has been an important thread in his life and in the wider anti-colonial struggle in Africa, and calls for greater interaction between Africa, Asia and South America to escape the long shadow of the 'Age of the European Empire'.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:08

Africa: Cassava Comes to the Table
[AlertNet] It might be an abuse of artistic license, but 2012 might well be remembered as the first International Year of Cassava - in all but name.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:27

Gambia: Agriculture Sector Gets Over U.S.$2.5 Million Taiwan Grant
[Daily Observer] The Taiwanese ambassador to The Gambia, Samuel Chen on behalf of his government Wednesday presented a cheque for US$2, 921, 317 to the government of The Gambia.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 08:45

Zimbabwe: Chinese Should Respect Local Labour Laws
[MDC] The Labour based MDC Party continues to fight for a broad based upliftment of the people by ensuring that everyone has decent shelter, food, education, health care facilities and jobs.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 07:31

Southern Africa: Business Leaders Join Forces to Meet Global Health Goals
[SciDev.Net] Business leaders from India, Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States have joined forces to tackle a wide range of global health issues in the developing world and accelerate the translation of research into life-saving products.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:56

Angola: Local Pavilion Shows Technology Integration
[ANGOP] Yeosu - The Angolan student, who studying a master degree in information technology in South Korea, Vladimir Teixeira Congo, said on Wednesday to Angop that Angolan pavilion in Expo Yeosu 2012 is an integration of national and high technology.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Nigeria: Okagbare Hot in Daegu, Places Second Behind Jeter
[This Day] Reigning national 100m champion, Blessing Okagbare Wednesday returned to the stadium in Daegu, South Korea where she became the third Nigerian nay African sprinter to run in the 100m final of the IAAF World Championships to race at the Colorful Daegu Championships Meeting.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:07

Africa: Ghana, Nigeria Gaze At Japan With One Eye
[CAF] Ghana and Nigeria have one foot each at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, Japan 2012, ahead of this weekend's second leg matches of the final round of the continental qualifiers.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 12:48

Nigeria: Country Receives Japan's N2 Billion Grant for Solar Energy
[Vanguard] The Nigerian government Wednesday received a grant of N2billion from the government of Japan to support the nation's drive to boost power generation capacity, through solar energy.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:36

Nigeria: 27 Japanese Firms in Country for Investment - Minister
[Daily Trust] About 27 Japanese firms met the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, Dr Samuel Ortom on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of investing in the Nigerian economy.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:30

Nigeria: Envoy - India Generates 300,000 Megawatts
[Daily Trust] The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria Mahesh Sachdev yesterday said his country is prepared to develop defence and power sectors in Nigeria adding that his country has developed the capacity to generate 300,000 megawatts of electricity.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 08:21

Angola: Govt, Thailand Sign Memorandum of Understanding On Oil, Natural Gas
[ANGOP] Bangkok - Angola and Thailand signed Wednesday in Bangkok a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Oil and Natural Gas.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 07:34

Somalia: President Farole Welcomes India Assistance to Fight Piracy
[Garowe Online] Garowe, Somalia - Puntland President Abdirahman Mohamed Farole said he supports India's assistance with anti piracy operations off the coast Somalia, Radio Garowe reports.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 05:24

Africa: Continent Must Diversify to Create More Jobs - Okonjo-Iweala
[IMF] Washington, DC - Arican countries should rebuild their fiscal buffers and diversify their economies away from commodities in order to protect themselves from another possible global downturn, says Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 19:41

South Africa: Japanese Trawler Salvage Continues
[SAPA] Johannesburg May 16 - Attempts to salvage a 50 metre-long fishing trawler off First Beach, Clifton, would continue beyond Wednesday, the City of Cape Town said.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 16:48

Turkey Turns to Region - Follows China
[New Vision] Turkey is now emulating China's push to boost trade with East Africa, on top of eroding the market share of Africa's traditional European and North American trading partners.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 15:30

Zimbabwe: Tiens to Venture Into Platinum, Diamond Mining
[The Herald] President of the Chinese firm Tiens Mr Kevin Hou yesterday said his company is set to venture into diamond mining as part of their diversified programme in Zimbabwe. Speaking shortly after his arrival at Harare International Airport yesterday, Mr Kevin said a special delegation from Tiens headquarters is on its way to meet Government officials over their proposal. Mr Kevin is in Zimbabwe to spearhead their new programmes.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 13:55

South Sudan: Government's Announcement of U.S.$8 Billion Loan From China Draws Skepticism
[Sudan Tribune] Washington - The announcement made by South Sudan last month of an $8 billion loan from China appears to have been overblown, according to officials in Juba as well as diplomats.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 12:02

South Africa: Can Nature's Beauty Lift Citizens From Poverty?
[Biz-Community] Using nature's beauty as a tourist draw can boost conservation in China's valued panda preserves, but it is not an automatic ticket out of poverty for the humans who live there, a unique long-term study shows.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:09

Nigeria: FG Signs N33.4 Billion Power Agreement With France, Japan
[Leadership] The federal government yesterday in Abuja signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on power projects with the French and Japanese governments, worth $200 million (N31.4 billion) and N2 billion respectively bringing it to a total of N33.4 billion.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 11:07

Nigeria: Japan Donates N2 Billion for Solar Electricity
[Daily Trust] Japan has donated N2 billion to Nigeria for the provision of solar electricity generation and climate change control.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 10:12

South Africa: Indaba 2012 News Wrap
[Biz-Community] Thousands of travel professionals from across the globe gathered in Durban, South Africa, this weekend for Indaba 2012, Africa's largest travel trade show that aims to demonstrate there is more to destination marketing on the continent than luxury safaris and adventure tourism.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 09:51

Nigeria: Vice President Receives Japanese Trade Delegation, Urges Investment in Agric Sector
[Nigeria First] The Vice President, Arc Mohammed Namadi Sambo has said that Nigeria has over eighty five million (85 million) hectares of arable land yet to be cultivated.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 08:51

South Africa: Less Politics, More Economic Development
[IPS] Nairobi - Miriam Gathigah interviews Michael Sudarkasa, chief executive officer of the African Business Group.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2012 08:27

Kenya: Emirates Announces Nairobi - Ho Chi Minh City Direct Flight
[Emirates] Nairobi - Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines in the world, continues its expansion into South East Asia with Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam becoming the airline's 124th destination.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:53

Nigeria: Senate Won't Intervene for 16 Citizens to Be Executed in Indonesia - Mark
[Daily Trust] The Senate will not attempt to shield any Nigerian found guilty of criminal activities in foreign countries, Senate President David Mark has said.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 15:21

South Africa: Local Karate Girl Off to Japan
[Cape Flats News] Yes, Yes!! Another Bonteheuwel local cracks the international scene. Robyn Lakey, a grade 6 learner at Bergsig Primary School is on her way to Japan. She is graduating with a junior black belt in her karate discipline.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 14:51

Africa: Final Openforum Programme
[OSISA] The Line up of speakers and sessions for the OpenForum in Cape Town is complete - and it is a remarkable list.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:46

Nigeria: Power - FG Seeks Japan's Assistance
[Leadership] The Minister of Environment, Hadiza Ibrahim Mailafia has called on the Government of Japan for assistance in the areas of renewable energy, capacity building and proper procedures that would help the country get proper environmental assessment of projects, pre-and post-project execution.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 13:25

Kenya: National Carrier to Make Inaugural Flight to India
[Capital FM] Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Airways is on Tuesday set to make an inaugural direct flight to New Delhi, India, as the airlines sustains expansion of its global network.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 12:39

South Sudan: H.E Kiir Meets China's Presidential Envoy
[GoSS] Juba - The President of the Republic H.E. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday 14th, April, 2012 at the State House met the Chinese Presidential Envoy - Special Representative of the China's Government on Africa Affairs Amb. Zhong Jianhua. The meeting discussed current development on border conflict between Juba and Khartoum. The meeting took place in presence of SPLM Lead team - Hon. Deng Alor, Hon, Nhial Deng Nhial, Hon. John Luk and Hon. Michael Mahuei.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 11:39

Angola: Country's Pavilion With Attractive Cultural Programme - Official
[ANGOP] Yeosu - A diversified and attractive cultural programme was carefully arranged to encourage visitors who flock to the Angolan pavilion at Expo 2012 Yeoso, running from May 12 to August 12, in South Korea, said Monday the cultural events director.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 10:22

Angola: Govt, South Korea Discuss Trade
[ANGOP] Yeosu - Angolan Foreign minister, Georges Chikoti, Monday in Seoul, South Korea, discussed with his local counterpart, Kim Sung-hwan, the possibility of increased trade between the two countries.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 10:21

Uwikirezi to Represent Canada At Miss Asia Pacific
[New Times] CANADA based Rwandan beauty, Divine Uwikirezi, will once again represent Canada in a beauty pageant
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 08:49

Chinese Envoy On African Affairs Holds Talks With Officials
[Capital FM] Khartoum - China's special representative on African affairs Zhong Jianhua on Sunday held talks with senior Sudanese officials in Khartoum on bilateral ties and regional situation.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 06:09

South Sudan: Japan Embarks On Agricultural Projects
[GoSS] Juba - The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is embarking on agricultural projects in South Sudan.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 05:58

Uganda: Executive Style - We Are Back to Develop Country
[Independent] Bank of India, which quit Uganda almost 40 years ago, was recently licenced by Bank of Uganda to start operating in Uganda once again. Rakesh Sehgal, the bank's managing director, talked to The Independent's Julius Businge about their prospects.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 16:34

Sudan: Chinese Envoy Urge Peaceful Settlement of Sudans Disputes
[Sudan Tribune] Khartoum - Chinese envoy for Africa Zhong Jianhua urged Sudan and South Sudan to reach a peaceful agreement over outstanding issues and expressed China's readiness to work closely with the two neighbours to settle their disputes.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:31

Zambia: Another Coal Mine Unearthed in Sinazongwe
[Times of Zambia] THE Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed African Energy Resources has discovered another coal resources close to the two already existing mines in Sinazongwe in Southern Province.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:13

Africa: China's Economic Miracle - What Lessons for Africa?
[SANF] The emergence of China as a leading economic powerhouse has opened vast opportunities for Africa to participate in global affairs as an equal partner.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 15:07

Nigeria: We Are Concerned About Substandard Goods From China - Aganga
[Vanguard] The Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, recently disclosed plans by his Ministry to improve the country's global competitiveness ranking from its current position of 137 to 34th by 2015. He said the Ministry is working to ensure that Nigeria occupies the top-five position in Africa in this regard, and increase manufacturing contribution to GDP to eight per cent from the current 4.5 by the same year. Excerpt:
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 13:22

Nigeria: Will the Naira Run Into Troubled Waters in China?
[Leadership] Last year, when the United States of American economy tottered on the brink after big banks, formerly thought to be formidable collapse and the Bank of American almost fell, the United States dollar took a dive. When that happened, many governments caught cold, particularly central bank governors, and Nigeria was one. The Nigerian central bank governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi became a bit apprehensive because Nigeria's foreign reserves were all domiciled in the U.S dollars, and the dollar was becoming weaker
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 12:41

Africa: Liberian President Appointed to UN Panel
[SciDev.Net] London - The presidents of Indonesia and Liberia - Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - and the prime minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, are to co-chair a UN panel to advise on approaches to development after the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) expire in 2015.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 08:04

Africa: UN Pavilion Opens Its Doors At Expo 2012
[UNEP] Yeosu / Nairobi - The United Nations Pavilion at Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Republic of Korea, will open its doors on 12 May 2012 to the estimated 11 million visitors who are expected to visit the event over the next three months.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 15:20

Platypus Productions Helps Create Heaven in India
[Biz-Community] Platypus Productions recently travelled to India to help create the afterlife for a series of 16 adverts for IDEA Cellular, one of largest country networks in the world, with traffic in excess of a billion minutes a day.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:46