Rhode Bath-Schéba Makoumbou est née le 29 août 1976 à Brazzaville en République du Congo. Depuis sa tendre enfance, elle a été initiée à la peinture par son père, le peintre David Makoumbou. Elle s’est réellement engagée dans l’art à partir de 1989. À travers ses œuvres, ce sont surtout les […]
ANC stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is shocked by comments from the NPA that she might be prosecuted for the deaths of two men, her lawyer said on Saturday. "Mrs Mandela wishes to express her surprise and shock at the statement issued by one Phindi Louw on behalf of the National Prosecuting […]
Supermodel Cara Delevingne brings her quirky self for the fun new Melissa shoot by Karl Lagerfeld (Storm Models) introducing designers upcoming collection for the shoemaker. Magazine: Melissa Issue: Winter 2013 Model: Cara Delevingne |Storm Models| Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld Website: […]
Les populations retournent dans leurs villages après les tueries de mercredi dernier. Le calme est revenu à Bloléquin mais la psychose et la peur d'une nouvelle attaque sont toujours palpables au sein de la population, un jour après le raid meurtrier de Zilébly mené par un commando venu du […]
Nairobi — International Criminal Court Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda maintains that the decision to drop charges against former head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura has no impact on her case against President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta. In her submission to the court, she explained that withdrawal of […]
Zimbabweans are determining their own destiny in today's referendum as the country moves towards constitutionalism. Speaking after casting his vote at Chaminuka Primary School, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said; "What is significant is that the people of Zimbabwe are not outsourcing their […]
Lil Wayne has been hospitalized, but according to his camp and his official Twitter account — he’s OK. The multiplatinum rapper was hospitalized in Los Angeles on Friday and reps confirmed he was “recovering.” He apparently tweeted to his fans from his official account on Friday night: “I’m […]
Rihanna returned to the stage on Thursday for her "Diamonds World Tour" after suffering from laryngitis. The 25-year-old Barbadian singer had to cancel several stops for the American leg of her tour, including Boston, at the request of her doctor. “BOSTON this is the hardest thing for me to […]
Photo credit: Bryce Murdoch "Don’t believe everything that you hear about Africa on television! Africa is a beautiful, exciting and inspirational place rich in minerals and resources. It’s full of potential. The people are hard working, happy, love family, cherish their culture and heritage." […]
What a fun year this has been! Sean Paul, P Square, Sisqo, Dermaco have all held shows in Uganda. And what better way to end it all with Jamaican chart toppers Mavado and Chris Martins. Cheaters Prayer and Paper Loving are no doubt among the biggest hits of 2012. Add that to So Special, Settle […]
GOVERNMENT has banned several water bottling companies for failing to meet basic hygienic requirements. Fifteen out of 49 companies that had applied for licences were registered. Ministry of Health and Child Welfare food control deputy director Mr Freddy Chinyavanhu yesterday said only 21 water […]
PRESS RELEASE Photo: Lynsey Addario/MSF Mother and child at Dadaab refugee camp. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is deeply concerned about the medical consequences following the recent public statements from Kenyan authorities exhorting thousands of Somali refugees in Kenya to leave urban areas […]
There was deep anxiety in Bangui, capital of the Central African Republic, CAR, yesterday, December 27, 2012 as rebels advanced towards the city, a UN envoy told the BBC. Margaret Vogt said Bangui residents were fearful of what could happen if the rebels overran the city. Séléka rebels advanced […]
Imagine getting a text message telling you when and how to take your diabetes medication. Or a voice mail reminding you of your next mammogram. That's what two UN agencies are hoping to do with mobile technology to save lives, reduce illness and disability and bring down healthcare costs. […]
De violents combats ont encore eu lieu dans la journée ce vendredi 28 décembre en République centrafricaine. La ville de Bambari a été assiégée par les forces armées régulières. Et ce soir, un accord a été trouvé pour l'ouverture de négociations entre Bangui et la rébellion de la Seleka. La […]