Countering Food Insecurity in East Africa: the International Response Date: Wednesday 7th September, 6-8pm Venue: Parliament, committee room 16 Since the UN finally declared an official famine in Southern Somalia in Bakool and Lower Shabelle, the international response to the food crisis in East Africa has been ratcheted up a notch. But despite the aid, […]
Category: out of Africa
Libyan Rebels Were Flying Their Own Mini-Drones
Aeryon Labs, a Canadian defense firm, revealed on Tuesday that it had quietly provided the rebel forces with a teeny, tiny surveillance drone, called the Aeryon Scout. Small enough to fit into a backpack, the three-pound, four-rotor robot gave Libyan forces eyes in the sky independent of the Predators, Fire Scout surveillance copters and manned […]
The Nigerian Connection – People and Power
This is a two-part series investigating the plight of African women caught up in a web of organised crime, prostitution and human trafficking.
Somalia: message of help from World Vision Canada
In Somalia, World Vision’s director of emergency affairs sees the urgent need for water affecting millions of people. World Vision is working to bring resources to those affected by severe drought and famine. Your support is vital in this fight.
Reconstruction of forced deportation – Switzerland
This is a reconstruction of a forced deportation carried out by the Swiss authorities. A visualization of the procedure has not yet been publicised. The film is based on numerous interviews with people that have been personally involved in the deportation procedure and on an analysis of the training material used by the Swiss police. […]
Sudan: What does independence mean for North and South?
Focus on Sudan: What does independence mean for North and South? Date: 13th July, 7pm Venue: Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London W2 1QJ Salva Kir is to lead South Sudan into independence on the 9 July after a landslide referendum earlier this year where 99% of the South voted to secede from the North. […]
UNHCR joins music industry for refugee rights
UNHCR joins forces with music industry to promote refugee rights DJ Oskido’s label, Kalawa Jazzmee Records, has released a new song in partnership with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) aimed at promoting unity and integration in South Africa.
Diaspora Zambians & Stakeholder Interactive Forum
Diaspora Zambians & Stakeholder Interactive Forum Date: Thursday 23rd June, 6pm, Venue: Khalili Lecture Theatre, SOAS (WC1H 0XG) ZAMBIA 2011 GENERAL ELECTIONS
Criminalisation of homosexuality in Africa
Pride vs Prejudice Analysing the Criminalisation of homosexuality in Africa Date: Thursday 16th June, 6pm, Venue: G2, SOAS (WC1H 0XG)
Book launch about Nigeria in London, 15 June
Book Launch Nigeria: Half a century of Progress & Challenges Date: Wednesday 15th June, 6pm, Venue: Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS (WC1H 0XG)