The book exhibition in Turin will host tomorrow the presentation of the book made of African fairy tales “La Giornata di Sidi e Karisa” (The day of Sidi and Karisa). The book gathers many African tales and nursery rhymes of African origin, particularly from Kenya.
Africa's GDP will grow only 2.8 percent – AEO
The data of the African Economic Outlook (AEO) for 2009, presented yesterday in Paris (France), are showing that the global economic crisis is affecting Africa as well. In fact Africa’s GDP in 2009 is expected to be 2.8% instead of the previously expected 5.7% before the crisis.
'Congo River' shown in Rome (Caffé letterario)
Caffè Letterario in Rome will host tomorrow, 13 May 2009, 8pm, the projection of the movie ‘Congo River‘ by Thierry Michel. “Every dime will be donated for the realisation of a project concerning the Batwa families in the North Kivu region in DR Congo”, as stated in a press release. Thierry Michel is also the […]
Ghana-Riace: the experience of Danaevo
Danaevo is a citizen from Ghana. He lives in Riace, near Reggio Calabria (south Italy) since two and a half months.
Africans are looking for a job in Riace (Italy)
Mast May 1st we interviewed two African citizens, an Ethiopian and a Somali citizen, in Riace, near Reggio Calabria (south Italy). They were there, beside other Italians, showing solidarity to the mayor of Riace, Domenico Lucano, who supposedly was targeted twice by the local criminal organization called ‘Ndrangheta. Some believe thatt he two criminal acts […]
Jacob Zuma's presidential speech
We publish here below the speech made yesterday by the new president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma. Your Majesties,Your Royal Highnesses,Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government and Leaders and Members of delegations, Chairpersons of the African Union and the African Commission, Esteemed Members of the Order of Mapungubwe, our icon the Hon Nelson Mandela, […]
Nigeria: Women and Technology camp is enrolling
We copy and paste a message received on Facebook about the W.Tec camp to be held in August this year in Lagos, Nigeria. This year is their second edition. W.TEC is now accepting nominations for the 2nd edition of its Girls Technology Camp. Targeted at Nigerian secondary school girls, the 1-week residential camp will take […]
African cultural day in Verona University
The intercultural activity held yesterday by the African student union of Verona was more than just the talks. It was a day packed with numerous activities, all to promote intercultural exchange in the University and beyond its border. The city of Verona is fast be reawaken to the challenges ahead, as integration and intercultural […]
Swine flu: Central Africa authorities in alert
The A/H1N1 virus of swine influenza has not yet been reported in Central Africa, but the political authorities in the region have already decided to prevent it. Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Chad have launched strategies to address the spread of swine influenza.
Amref presents Ugo Gangheri & Nomadia latest album
Thursday 7 May, the bookshop Bibli in Rome (via dei Fienaroli 28) will host a live concert of Ugo Gangheri & Nomadia presenting their latest work “Ccà nun ce stanno liune” (CNI Music). Everything will be donated to Amref‘s project in Nairobi “Children in need”. The atmosphere of the album is rarefied but intense nonetheless. […]