SOUTH AFRICA - AFRICA WEEK COMMEMORATION: A better Africa for a best world
In his welcome address, the ADF Chairperson, Marc Gbaffou emphasizes on the fact that the historical role played by the Premier of Gauteng, Honourable David Makhura in the Gauteng …
SOUTH AFRICA/MEMORIES : The African Diaspora Forum commemorates the xenophobic violence
On the behalf of the Africa week celebration, the African Diaspora Forum (ADF) commemorates the tenth anniversary of the xenophobic in Johannesburg.
SOUTH AFRICA - BOOK LAUNCH : Saving your marriage from your profession
It is in front of an huge number of personalities, guests, relatives, friends and curious that Josiane Tchoumeni Gagoum proceed to the launch of her second book » Saving your …
Anti-apartheid stalwart Winnie Mandela dies
South Africa’s Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died on Easter Monday, aged 81, her personal assistant said today. Her personal assistant Zodwa Zwane gave no further details but said a statement …
ZAMBIA: Zuma Lessons for Lungu
By Laura Miti If President Lungu is watching events in South Africa, I hope he understands that today was a long time in coming. There was a time …
CULTURE AND TRADITION: King Fabrice Zombi Kavabioko, the unifier of Ne Kongo tribesmen
King Fabrice Zombi Kavabioko is a Congolese traditional chief. He is well known by his nickname “Zombi” because of his involvement in wrestling culture among Congolese community in the diaspora.
2 November, to commemorate the arrival of indentured persons in Mauritius.
In Mauritius, my tribute to the « hill coolies » or Dhangars on November 2nd For the untainted memory and dignity of the first 36 indentured (30 men, 6 women) who came …
Opinion - The humiliation of Nigerians abroad
By Editorial Board Just when it seemed the worst had been seen of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, the phenomenon went on the increase the other day with …
Opinion - Xenophobia’s eerie xylophone
By Kenechukwu Obiezu In what has seemingly become a recurrent ritual, some disgruntled and ostensibly unemployed and impoverished South Africans have recently been venting their frustrations with …
Opinion - Presidential jets for sale
It is impressive that the Presidency has commenced the process for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcons 7X executive jet and a Hawker 4000, in fulfillment …
Ethiopian survivors of deadly smuggling tragedy in Zambia return
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) last week assisted 25 stranded Ethiopians intercepted in Zambia while trying to reach South Africa to safely return home.
SOUTH AFRICA/ AFRICAN DIASPORA PARTNERSHIP WITH TRADITIONAL KINGDOM: King Mthimkhulu III embraces migrant’s integration in South Africa
During a Press Conference organized by African Diaspora Forum (ADF) at its headquarters yesterday, in Yeoville, Johannesburg, the King Mthimkhulu III of Hlubi Kingdom in Kwazulu Natal (Kzn) announce its …
SOUTH AFRICA / WOMEN AND SOCIETY - ADF Women’s League first workshop on Heath
On the behalf of the African Diaspora Forum, in partnership with Channel Africa, the ADF Women’s League organized its first workshop on women’s health on the 27 May 2016 at …
NIGERIA - Again, Nollywood misses out at Cannes Filmfest
By Shaibu Husseini One of the world’s most prestigious and essential events for the film industry, the Cannes Film Festival, will open in Cannes, south of France …
FEATURE - Uganda campaigners hope legal crackdown will stop acid attacks
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation Author: Evelyn Lirri KAMPALA, Jan 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – After Gloria Kankunda was left badly scarred from an acid attack in Kampala, …
Indian inroads Into Africa
With the Euro zone, U.S, and China undergoing a phase of relative slowdown, economic forecasts have placed Africa in an enviable position- as a new and emerging market. This explains …
As they grow up, South African AIDS orphans confront crime, HIV
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation Author: Laurie Goering * Concerns over emerging generation of South African AIDS orphans * Crime, HIV rates worrying among children without parents …
Attacks against albinos rise in Africa as elections approach
Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation Author: Magdalena Mis LONDON, Oct 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Attacks on albinos in Africa are on the rise, linked to a growing …
Nigeria rated ‘one of the hardest countries to do business’
The World Bank Group (WBG) has ranked Nigeria as one of the hardest countries to do business in 2015, falling 23 places down the rankings when compared with the 2014 …
GHANA - IMANI hosts 2nd edition of Atlas African think tank Start-up Training
From June 11th-14th, Mensvic hotel was the centre of substantial activity as several young African think tank entrepreneurs and leaders from across the continent converged for the second …
