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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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Sudan offers gesture in oil row
Saturday, 28 January 2012 15:48
Khartoum offers to release detained crude oil shipments belonging to South Sudan to help end a bitter dispute over transit fees.

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Visiting Ethiopia's khat boomtown
Saturday, 28 January 2012 14:02
The Ethiopian town that is the khat capital of the world

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VIDEO: New Libya torture claims emerge
Saturday, 28 January 2012 11:00
The BBC has seen further evidence that former supporters of Colonel Gaddafi have been tortured in Libyan jails.

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New Libya torture claims emerge
Saturday, 28 January 2012 08:10
New evidence emerges that supporters of the former Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, are being tortured in detention.

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South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown'
Saturday, 28 January 2012 04:40
South Sudan says it will complete its threatened shutdown of oil production on Saturday after no deal was reached with Sudan over pipeline use.

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Gabon 3-2 Morocco
Friday, 27 January 2012 23:50
Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out.

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Niger 1-2 Tunisia
Friday, 27 January 2012 20:20
Issam Jemaa scores in the last minute to earn Tunisia a barely-deserved 2-1 Group C win over Niger, who now exit the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco coach Gerets keen to stay
Saturday, 28 January 2012 15:17
Eric Gerets wants to continue as the Atlas Lions coach despite Morocco's first-round exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Kano schools empty after Nigeria attacks
Saturday, 28 January 2012 11:28
hristian classes shunned by fearful parents in Kano

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Warning over Niger harvest crisis
Saturday, 28 January 2012 09:49
The opportunity to avert a major food crisis in the West African state of Niger is closing fast, Save the Children warns.

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African Union to open donated HQ
Saturday, 28 January 2012 06:27
The African Union is about to inaugurate its newly built Chinese-funded headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.

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Senegal approves Wade third term
Saturday, 28 January 2012 00:03
Senegal's Constitutional Court says President Abdoulaye Wade is eligible to stand for a third term in next month's poll, amid reports of clashes.

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Ethiopian army 'to leave Somalia'
Friday, 27 January 2012 21:43
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says he will withdraw his troops from Somalia once African Union forces are there in sufficient numbers.

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Botswana v Guinea
Friday, 27 January 2012 19:33
Preview of Saturday's Group D clash between Botswana and Guinea in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.

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