Daniel Nana Aforo (Special AU Summit report) The UN Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission of Africa, Mr. Abdoulie Janneh, has said if the continent of African want to take advantage of global trade opportunities there is the need to increase intra-African trade. This, he said would […]
Musharaff delaying action against pro-Taliban Lal Mosque
Saeed Minhas Islamabad: In the aftermath of the abduction and ultimate release of seven Chinese Massage parlor owners and workers, federal authorities have decided to tighten its noose against pro-Taliban Lal-Mosque administration, which is adding to the embarrassment of President Musharaff both at home and abroad. Sources within the interior ministry said that a […]
Agriculture the Culprit for Child Labor?
A study by the ILO – International Labor Organization revealed that today there are approximately 218 million child workers in the world, 70 percent of them (approximately 132 million) in agriculture. Jose Maria Sumpsi, FAO assistant director for Agriculture and consumer protection, deemed this number “unacceptable,” adding that these children often have to work in […]
House Passes First Gun Control Law in Over a Decade
Wednesday, The House of Representatives voted to close a loophole in gun control laws that allowed the Virginia Tech gunman to buy firearms even though he had a commitment to a mental hospital in his past. The Senate is likely to follow suit, marking the The bill is being hailed by some as a landmark […]
That place called Nollywood
As I watched ‘Hotel Rwanda’ a few days ago, I saw Sophie Okonedo’s tears fall and thought of how I’d like to dry them. ‘Beautiful woman, superb acting’, were the thoughts that crossed my mind about this lady with a Nigerian name but who was raised in Britain. After the movie and as I contemplated […]
Malawi shines
United States impressed with Malawi’s Human rights record. By Muyanga Ziba A human rights report for 2006 released by the United States Department of State rates Malawi Government as having generally respected the human rights of its citizens. Us Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice released the report this week. The report examined more […]
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