La grand diva Nene Soumano live in New York and Philadelphia

AMAFEP ( Association Malienne des Femmes de philadelphie ) ET Association des Hommes in collabaration with the Centre Culturel Malien (UMACA) and partnering with Dravela Bolibana Production will be presenting Mali’s Nene Soumano in concert – playing in New York City on 31st July, 2010 and in Philadelphia on 8th August.  An event not to [...]

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba undergoes groin surgery

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is likely to miss the start of the season after undergoing a groin operation. The club described the procedure performed on the Ivory Coast international as “minimally invasive”. And it is expected that Drogba, 32, will return to full training in about three weeks. That estimate would, however, put him out [...]

To whom should opposition members direct their criticisms?

I don’t attend news conferences especially the weekly showcase ones organized by the Ministry of Information and Communications. However from the various news items as reported in the media I have concluded that they are well attended. (Photo: Dr. Sama Banya) At least the minister must be credited for bringing to the attention of the [...]

A Flight to a Corrupt City (FCC): Operation Wan Pot

The unpleasant voice from the megaphone hits the streets of every corner of Freetown Chanting and eulogizing the development-driven pilot of the Flight to a Corrupt City The journey is a tedious one as the city which claims to be the cleanest appears To be LAGOSIZED Despite the fact that we now pay taxes that [...]

Sudan football could face a global ban from football

Sudan’s international football future is at risk over a row between the country’s football association and the government’s Sports Commission. (Photo: Sudan FA boss Kamal Shaddad is being prevented from standing in elections) Several candidates, including current Sudan FA president Kamal Shaddad, have been told by the commission that they cannot run for forthcoming elections. [...]

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