Le Mali commémore ce dimanche le 53ème anniversaire de son indépendance

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PANA Bamako, Mali (PANA) – Le président malien Ibrahim Boubacar Kéita a réitéré ce dimanche son engagement à reconstruire l’armée malienne, à la mettre dans les conditions dignes d’une armée républicaine, pour que “plus jamais ne se reproduise cette tragédie … Read More

South African who died in Kenya terrorist attack named

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Photo: AP PANA Cape Town, South Africa – The South African who was killed during this weekend’s terrorist attack in Kenya has been identified as James Thomas from Cape Town. The 57-year-old businessman was in Kenya working for EcoVentures International … Read More

UN, AU chiefs discuss stronger partnership

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PANA New York, US – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma on Sunday in New York discussed ways to further strengthen the relationship between the two organisations. UN spokesperson Martin Nesirky, who … Read More

Mali celebrates 53rd independence anniversary Sunday

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PANA Bamako, Mali – The Malian president, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, Sunday pledged to rebuild the national army with a view to making it a republican army and avoiding a repeat of the incidents that led to the occupation of the … Read More

David Tlale returns to New York

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David Tlale with models By Isseu Diouf Campbell South African designer David Tlale showed a glimpse of his Spring/Summer 2014 collection showcased a week before, at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York, during a reception held at the consulate general … Read More

Thousands expected at the 7th Annual African Day Parade

Participant from Gambia By Isseu Diouf Campbell  Translated in French by Aisha Dabo The seventh Annual African Day Parade, celebrating the culture and accomplishments of continental Africans will be held this year on Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Harlem. The … Read More

Mondial de Beach Soccer 2013: le Sénégal s’impose, la Côte d’Ivoire s’incline

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PANA Papeete, Tahïti – Grâce à un but de dernière minute de Babacar Fall, le Sénégal, champion d’Afrique en titre, a battu l’Ukraine (5-4) mercredi pour son premier match de la Coupe du monde de football de plage ou Beach … Read More

UN, AU sign plan to protect children in armed conflict

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Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict – Photo UN PANA New York, US – The UN and the African Union (AU) have agreed to strengthen the protection of conflict-affected children in Africa … Read More

EAC mission says Rwanda needs proactive journalism in electoral process

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Musa Sirma, Kenya’s former EAC Affairs Minister PANA Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Measures should be taken to encourage responsive and proactive journalism in the electoral process, while abiding by the code of conduct for the media in Rwanda, the East … Read More

2013 FIFA Beach Soccer WC: It’s Senegal vs Iran, Cote d’Ivoire vs Russia in 2nd group matches

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Senegalese team – Photo: CAF PANA Papeete, Tahiti  – African teams featuring in the ongoing 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Papeete, Tahiti, return to action Friday (Saturday in Africa) when they play their second group matches. African champion … Read More

Ex-heavyweight boxing champion Ken Norton dies at 70

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PANA New York, US  – American boxer Ken Norton, best known for breaking the jaw of legendary Muhammad Ali whom he defeated in a monumental upset in 1973, has died at the age of 70, the online fightnews.com reported. Norton, … Read More

Polish businessmen in Congo to develop economic ties

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Basile Ikouebe, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Congo – Photo: UN PANA Brazzaville, Congo – A delegation of 18 Polish businessmen arrived in Brazzaville Wednesday to develop economic ties with Congo, the Congolese Ministry of Foreign … Read More

Civil society, Diaspora invited to Jan. 2014 AU Summit

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AUC chairperson Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma PANA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  – Underlining its emphasis on having a people-driven organisation in line with the established tradition, the African Union Commission (AUC) Thursday invited members of the African civil society and Diaspora to apply … Read More

Harlem’s Fashion Row Spring 2014 – Red Carpet

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Brandice Henderson, HFR CEO & founder, Tami Romans, designer Kahindo Mateene and Elise Neal By Isseu Diouf Campbell Red Carpet Harlem’s Fashion Row Spring 2014 Collection Related Images:

President Jonathan wants China to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector

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President Goodluck Jonathan PANA Abuja, Nigeria – President Goodluck Jonathan, on Wednesday in Abuja said that Nigeria would welcome the deployment of China’s renowned agricultural expertise in support of efforts to positively transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector, a presidency press statement … Read More

FIFA Beach Soccer WC: Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire in action as tournament begins

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Photo: FIFA PANA Lagos, Nigeria – Africa’s two representatives at the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Tahiti (Tahiti 2013), Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, are due to taste action Wednesday when the tournament opens in Papeete, Tahiti. PANA recalls … Read More

US firm wins contract to build hospital in Tripoli

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Tripoli PANA Tripoli, Libya – Libya and a US-based company, Sophia, have signed an agreement under which the American firm will build a hospital in Tripoli under six months, the Libyan Health Minister, Nour Edine Doghman, announced here Tuesday. When … Read More

Sudan, US clash over visa for President Al-Bashir

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Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir – Photo: UN PANA Khartoum, Sudan – A row has erupted between Sudan and the US over the request for a US visa by Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir to attend the 68th session of the UN … Read More

Kimberly Goldson Spring 2014 Collection – Harlem’s Fashion Row

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Designer Kimberly Goldson with models at Harlem’s Fashion Row By Isseu Diouf Campbell Kimberly Goldson Spring 2014 Collection   Related Images:

East, Southern Africa consult on stopping illicit cash outflows

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Thabo Mbeki, former South African President PANA Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – A two-day high-level meeting on illicit financial flows from Africa opens Thursday in Maputo, Mozambique, for key stakeholders from East and Southern Africa to discuss ways of countering the … Read More

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