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Nigerians Called to Renew Their Pledge of Commitment

H.E. Dr. Umunna H. Orjiako, the newly appointed ambassador of Nigeria to Switzerland and permanent representative to the United Nations, Geneva has called on Nigerians to renew their pledge of commitment to their country and carry the torch of unity and t Read more

Mrs. Olukemi Mimiko: A Nigerian Good Samaritan?

In a time when examples from the Britain to China, Syria and Libya, examples of man’s inhumanity to man are tumbling out with shocking rapidity, Mrs Olukemi Mimiko, wife of the Governor of Ondo State, one of the 36 most privileged women in Nigeria carrie Read more

Uganda ready to host IPU 126th Assembly in 2012

It was a show of Uganda’s readiness to host the 126th Inter-Parliamentarian Union (IPU) Assembly meeting next year at a reception held during the IPU meeting in Berne. Read more

Kibati: Kenyans Must pass the Test

Mugo Kibati, the easy smiling, confidence-exuding Director-General of Kenya’s Vision 2030 is quick on the draw when it comes to stating his point of view. Read more

An African Film: “Un Africain en hiver” Unites African In Switzerland

When you first meet him, you cannot help but notice that the filmmaker, Paulin Tadadjeu Dadjeu is surprisingly young Read more

African Diaspora Youth Network in Europe

African communities in Europe are an essential part of the solution and the youth are the platform on which these can be manifested. Read more

Ambassadors’ Spouses Host Charity Gala in Geneva

More often than not the development challenges faced by African countries are often quite similar within the different regions of the continent. Read more

Afrique c’est Chic Festival Honours Cultural Diversity

When we meet, Narcisse Okon, organiser of the Afrique C’est Chic festival, he is wearing a tall Afro and a mustard yellow tee-shirt. He looks unperturbed by the bustle around him. Read more

Nigerian – Swiss relations: Professional Exchange Training Takes Off

The exchange training programme of diplomats entered into between Nigeria and Switzerland in 2010 has taken off with the first batch of five Nigerian diplomats having arrived in Geneva Read more

Ricardo Lumengo: Victim of Political Vendetta?

The election of Ricardo Lumengo, a former refugee from Angola, to the Swiss National Parliament in 2007 changed the notion of many people about the political spectrum of the country, and the Swiss people. Read more

Plans to boost the economy get green light

Parliament has approved a controversial package of financial measures to counter the impact of the strong Swiss franc on the economy. Read more

Boko Haram Leader speaks:

I told Inspector General Of Police in advance that Abuja would be bombed Read more

Nigeria and the Menace of Boko Haram

The degree at which the Islamic militant sect known as Jama’atu Ahliss-Sunnah Lidda’awati Wal Jihad or Yusufari, and popularly known as Boko Haram in Nigeria engages in their heinous operations resulting in many loss of lives Read more

FIMA - The most beautiful festival in the world

The West African fashion designer, Alphadi, has been designing clothes for more than thirty-two years. Read more

22nd Afro-Pfingsten Festival: “….Felt Like At Home….”

The city of Winterthur in canton Zürich, Switzerland was once again the quaint and beautiful location of the annual 22nd Afro-Pfingsten Festival Read more

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Highlights Nov - Dec 2011

•    Editorial: Africa and the Broad-band Opportunity
•    The Human Rights Council Ends Session on a Low Note
•    ITU Telecom World 201: New paradigm set for networking and knowledge-sharing
•    Radio Djoliba marks Fourth Anniversary
•     Nigeria's fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo
•    How to Enjoy Life Despite Your Circumstances
•    Kibati : Kenyans Must Pass The Test
•    An African Film: “Un Africain en hiver” Unites African In Switzerland
•    Nigerians Called to Renew Their Pledge of Commitment
•    Mrs. Olukemi Mimiko: A Nigerian Good Samaritan?

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Saturday, 11 February 2012 07:23
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Nigeria recaptures bomb suspect
Friday, 10 February 2012 18:24
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Friday, 10 February 2012 20:00
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Friday, 10 February 2012 15:29
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Friday, 10 February 2012 14:40
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