Federal Republic of Germany Cancels Liberia’s Debt

The government of the Federal Republic of Germany has canceled Liberia’s debt in the tune of $90 million, being the final portion of the more than $300 million Liberia has owed Germany over the years. How People Arrived Here: germany liberia 5 million...

“Essen for the Ruhr” to be Inaugurated European Capital of Culture 2010

European Commission President Barroso will be in Essen on Saturday, 9 January 2010 for the inauguration of “‘Essen for the Ruhr”, European Capital of Culture 2010. German President Horst Köhler will also attend the event. An extraordinary...

Rwanda Hands Over East African Community Chairmanship to Tanzania

The Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who has been the chairman of the East African Community (EAC) for more than one year, has handed over the regional leadership mantle to his Tanzanian counterpart Jakaya Kikwete at the 11th EAC summit in Arusha. Kikwete...

Kenyan Premier Warns International Community of Failure in Somalia

Kenya’s Prime Minister, Raila Odinga has warned the international community that it is courting grave danger by failing to stand by the threatened government in Somalia At the same time, Odinga asked the West to note the changes that have taken place...