THE VATICAN CITY, Has Disappointed Its Followers And God, Above All

The Vatican City



In recent years, sexual abuse scandals involving the Catholic Church is an ugly situation that no apology or remedy could heal the victims that are scarred for life.

Last year the Catholic Church was under severe pressure over the complaint of victims that allegedly have been sexually abused by the church for a number of years when in services to the church. 

The Vatican City has nothing to cover up the accusations than to apologize. The apology has been done but new accusations keep on appearing every day from many parts of the world.

In Kenya, the authorities are now looking for much evidence to prosecute a retired Dutch Roman Catholic bishop, Cornelius Schilder, for the sexual abuse of an under-aged boy, eighteen years ago.

The Deetman Commission investigating abuses within the Catholic Church alerted the Dutch authorities of the case. Unfortunately, since the victim did not report the case to the police, the commission is now facing problems in their investigations to prosecute Bishop Schilder.

Bishop Schilder, who is now in the Netherlands, has refused to talk to the press about the case. His lawyer has denied any abuse by the Bishop.

In 2005, the 32 alleged victim, Michael Ole Uka, was treated for the injuries relating to the abuse. He claimed to have been abused by several priests serving Mill-Hill Missionary, for a very long period, including Bishop Schilder in 1993. 

The missionary paid for his medical treatment but failed to report the case to the Kenyan police, because that type of cases, classified as homosexuality is a crime.

It was however reported to the Vatican in Rome but it took them three years and repeated requests finally forced the Bishop prematurely to be retired.

As a matter of fact, the Vatican City, and all those accused of such crime have totally disappointed God, (the Holy Mary) whom they serve, and the followers of the Catholic Church. 

Instead of an apology, they must make sure such a crime shouldn't be repeated. An invisible cloud of shame hangs on the Vatican City now.

NORWAY MOVES ITS EMBASSY FROM ABIDJAN TO ACCRA

HE Ms. Hege Hertzberg, The Ambassador of Norway to Ghana

NORWEGIAN EMBASSY in Abidjan, serving the West African Countries, has been relocated to Accra, Ghana, for strategic reasons, says one of the top mission officials in Abidjan.

The first secretary of the embassy, Mr. Asgeir Stendal, said the decision to relocate was taken in October 2010, by the Norwegian government. 

According to him, the decision is due to political and economic reasons, because of the country's relationship and interests in Ghana.

The decision to relocate the embassy to Ghana was more for political reasons, not because of the Ivorian political crisis. 

The decision had already been taken before the presidential election was held in Cote d'Ivoire last year, said Mr. Stendal.

"The decision was taken because of the Norwegian government's larger interest in Ghana, using to establish a diplomatic web with the other countries, including Ivory Coast. 

We have already said goodbye to our friends in the Ivorian diplomatic circle, as the embassy started its operation in Accra on July 1. He added.

Mr. Stendal said the Norwegian government has approved four million Euro to assist Ivory Coast in reconstruction after the political crisis. 

It will be recalled that the British embassy in Ivory Coast was also relocated to Accra, after the first political crisis between 2002 and 2004.

ANTWERP: TRANSPORT MADE MORE EASY BY BICYCLE

Antwerp city bicycles to enhance easy movements



One of the best transport connections systems and flexibility, facilitating easy movement of workers, school children, students, etc in Europe, can be found in Antwerp. Yet the city planners are not at rest, always trying their best to improve the transportation system.


For example, a new tram line is under construction. That would run from Mortsel to Boechout, both suburbs of Antwerp. Another new line is from Deurne to Wijnegem Shopping Center. 

In June this year, the city of Antwerp, introduced a number of red and white bicycles to facilitate easy movement in the city during rush hours.

"The bicycle hiring has been successful from the start. The customer service every day gets approximately eighty applications for one year card, and the number is increasing every day," Said Ivon Deden, the head of the customer service. 

According to her, by the end of summer, the cycle network will expand to about 85 stations.

There are many benefits to using bicycles as a regular mode of transport. Personal health benefit is very important. 

Cycling keeps the body in shape, reducing the chances of getting any heart problems. Cost benefits are another advantage as a bicycle doesn't attract any parking fees and petrol filling.

 Finally, in regard to environmental benefits, a bicycle never pollutes the atmosphere and can quickly take one to his destination during rush hours. 

In Europe, bicycle plays an important role as a mode of transport in many countries, such as Holland, Denmark, France, and Norway.

TOURISM: ANTWERP AT A GLANCE

Antwerp city at night


SARAH DEVOS is a Belgian author, residing in the city of Antwerp. Her tourism book called  "200 PLACES YOU NEED TO SEE AS A TOURIST IN ANTWERP" has been published.

"Once in your lifetime, dare to deviate from your route to discover new places" suggests Sarah Devos.

The book is a collection of classic, personal interests and favorite places for tourists to visit in Antwerp. "It is not a book for only tourists but for Belgians and the citizens of Antwerp as well", said Sarah.

"Why would you like to travel this summer, when close by there are many places of interest to discover in Antwerp?" Asks Sarah Devos.

Out of 200 places of interest to visit in Antwerp, Sarah has selected her favorite 5 to be discovered. Curiosity killed the cat, therefore, let's find out about us.

REIGERSBOS, BERENDRECHT

At first sight, the place seems to be just a normal forest, but in the end, you will come to the "Berendrecht", stretching about five hundred meters wide. 

It is the biggest loch (an arm of the sea) in the world. Coincidentally, one may suddenly see one of the giant container ships sailing past.

MUSEUM PLANTIN-MORETUS

This compulsory. One has to rent an audio guide. Surprisingly you will find yourself back to the olden days, exploring through historical monuments dated as far as five centuries ago, with the cracking sound of two oldest surviving machines in your ears.

CONSCIENCEPLEIN (CONSCIENCE SQUARE)

The conscience Plein is a classic square full of personal emotions, according to Sarah. "When I went there for the first time with my love, we had a wonderful day with Ice cream. Said Sarah. 

The place is also a square of history. Do you know that the place, is the first car-free square in Antwerp?" Asks Sarah. Really, the square is the right romantic place for tourists attraction or to see.

EXOTIC MARKET, THEATREPLEIN (THEATRE SQUARE)

"What a better way to learn and get to know the city, than with a visit to one of the exotic markets? Asks Sarah. On Saturdays, I visit the market. 

I love to see the sellers with loud voice advertising their goods and calling for customers for their olives, tapenades and other delicious products. A perfect Saturday, I often end the day by sitting on mine terrace watching passers-by". Said Sarah.

SINT-JANSKERK en OMGEVING BORGERHOUT (Saint-John's Church and the environment of Borgerhout)

According to Sarah, she lives by the church towers in Borgerhout. The St. John's church or the Pepper House, is a key place amongst the top five places tourists could visit. 

"Who still assumes that Borgerhout is scum and dejected neighborhood?" Asked Sarah, urging everyone to come and discover the truth by walking around. 

"The neighborhood is a real lively place, with both the young, old and families living there. There are splendid cafés and restaurants. Next year starts the construction of the "Rantjes Krugerplein". Concluded Sarah.

The book 200 places you have to see when in Antwerp,
is available at the bookshops. The publisher's of the book
is "Lannoo Publishers". Price per copy-9.95 euros

CULLED FROM THE MAGAZINE "THE NIEUWE ANTWERPENAAR".
Number 47. July-August 2011, edition.

POLYGAMY AND EUROPE'S ECONOMY DEMAND ONE MAN, ONE WIFE

One man three wives, a common thing to see in Islam polygamy

Europe is gradually becoming a polygamous continent, due to migrations and settlements by people coming from countries with their own contrasting laws and cultures.

They follow the doctrine of the Koran, and enter into polygamous marriages, prior migration and within Europe, without realizing that it is an offense since polygamous marriages do not conform to the European pattern.

Polygamy is very common in Muslim countries, where women do not have civil rights, no education, can't own a property, can't drive and can't even vote. It's only a few of these countries are rich, most are very poor because women are kept at home and restricted to contribute to the economy.

In Turkey, a country that wants to join the European Union, around 187,000 women are in polygamous marriages, according to a report carried out by AFP. However, Turkey is not the only country facing the issue of polygamy. Britain, Germany, and France are experiencing the same phenomenon.

For example, if Mr. Abdullai (Not referring to any person dead or alive) migrates from Turkey to live in Germany, France, Britain or Belgium, with three wives, amongst the women, who is to be known as Mrs. Abudulai? 

And if each of the women is to give birth to four or five children each, totaling 20, who will be responsible for their welfare apart from the man? The government.

This is the reason Polygamy shouldn't be encouraged in Europe, because it drains the national coffers of a country, and could render a country's economy totally poor. 

Polygamy could drain the taxpayers' money and destroy a booming economy. That is the reason many countries practicing those polygamous marriages are virtually poor and its people seek greener pastures in other European countries that do not permit that.

"ONE MAN, ONE WIFE" is the slogan. Intuitively, this makes a lot of sense.

FILM: OLIVER SCHMITZ'S 'LIFE, ABOVE ALL'

African film on Aids


LIFE, ABOVE ALL, is a film by Oliver Schmitz, a White South-African residing in Germany. Oliver wants to capture the awareness of the world with the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. 


The film was presented at the 2010 Cannes premiere. It's a film based on a Canadian novel and financed in Europe.

Almost six million South-Africans are infected with the HIV-virus, killing thousands of people each day with AIDS. The AIDS epidemic is disastrous, silencing the dead, but the living is crying, wailing and calling for help. 

Life, Above All" is trying to send a message of hope about an epidemic that has killed millions and will probably take millions to their untimely grave.

The film is about the difficult adolescence of Chandra, played by actress Khomoso Manyaka, as her first role in her acting career. The background of the story is sad but educative. 

Chandra has a bright future, as her school results were excellent. She has the opportunity to study further but she has to wait.

She has other plans. Chandra has to arrange the burial for her baby sister and her junior brother. Her mother was not only sad but the problems took its toll on her experiencing depression each and every day. It worth for one to watch this film.

The background of the film was made with an excellent story, hoping this movie carries the message which could change the present situation in South-Africa.

AMY WINEHOUSE TRAGIC DEATH IS A WASTE OF TALENT

Amy Winehouse

The sudden death of British singer Amy Winehouse, came as a shock to many of her fans worldwide, even though many people are aware of her alcohol and drug problems.

Despite how talented Amy was her weakness to refrain from alcohol and drugs, changed her image and personality, which caused her tragic death last Saturday at her London residence.

Amy Winehouse released only two albums in her life, one of which sold more than a million copies, won five Grammy. Her soul-jazz style of singing, hairstyle, and fashion of clothes she chose to wear, made her different from many female musicians.

Amy Winehouse is not the only singer to die mysteriously of alcohol and drug-related problems. Jimmy Hendrix, Rick James, Elvis Presley, Carl Crack, Billy Murcia, Allan Wilson and hosts of others died of alcohol and drug causes. It was like they couldn't handle their own fame.

Amy's sudden death is another example of what alcohol and drug, could be disastrous to mankind. She was only 27, confirming it true that the great really die young.

LITTLE BELGIUM BUT DIFFICULT TO BE GOVERNED

Belgium

Belgium, is relatively a small country in Europe, covering an area of 30,528 square kilometers, with a population of about 11 million people, yet it is the most difficult country in the world to be ruled.

298 days after the general election in June last year, Belgium is still without a government, making it the only country without a leader for such a long period, after Iraq. One may like to know the reason such a small country can't find peace to elect a stable government for themselves.

As a country with two main linguistic groups, the Dutch-speakers (Flemish) and the French-speakers (Walloons), agreement in power-sharing to rule Belgium hasn't been easy, as the country experiences rapid changes of government than any country in Europe.

For example, the Flemish nationalists want more autonomy, even to create an independent state. This is not what any of the political parties such as the Liberals and Christian Democrats want. 

At the same time, even the socialists who reject cuts and demand for higher taxes, do not want a government without the Flemish Nationalists.

In my opinion, I don't see the reason a small country like Belgium should be divided by the autonomous government. The idea of the Nationalists creating an independent state is a plan they should suspend. 

Dividing Belgium by self-governing would create more problems than the happiness the Flemish Nationalists are looking for.

Who would like the situation in Belgium to be chronic without a solution like that of the Israelis and the Palestinians? At the moment, Belgium's financial situation isn't good. 

The country reduced its debt level from 130% of the gross domestic product in the 1990s down to the current level of 96%, but this is still high.

It is a big task to form a stable government in Belgium, yet it is the responsibility of all the political leaders, such as Bart De Weaver, Elio Di Rupo, Philip De Winter and past leaders, such as Yves Leterme, Herman van Rompuy, etc, to find a lasting solution for this great country.

SFINKS FESTIVAL (2011) : CRISS-CROSS RHYTHM THAT EXPLODES WITH HAPPINESS

The best of Sfinks festival


Sfinks Festival is one of the numerous summer festivals in Belgium, yearly hosted in Boechout, a community on the outskirts of Antwerp. The festival is continuously running for over three decades.

What has made the festival famous is the idea of pulling musicians from different countries all over the world to bring them under one roof in Antwerp to entertain the people, hence the term "Mixed Sfinks Festival".

Sfinks festival is a wonderful place to have fun during the summer holidays. With different melodies and criss-cross rhythm, that explodes with happiness the festival has been one of the best summer festivals in Belgium.

This year's festival (2011) as usual, is made up of musicians from all walks of life. But one musician who is not a stranger to this festival, and keeps on appearing many times, is the Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy and The Solar System. It's like history repeating itself. Alpha plays again this year.

The program for this year's Mixed Sfinks Festival is as follows. The festival opens on July 29 and closes on July 31, 2011.

Vrijdag 29 Juli
Cabaña
19.30: Muzika Agresija
Clubterrein
18.00: Awza
Concerttent
17.00: Robert Soko
19.30: Stereo Partizan
21.00: Emir Kusturica & The no smoking Orchestra
23.00: Robert Soko

Open Air
19.00, 21.00: Fasocirque

Zaterdag 30 Juli
Cabaña
15.00: Soulshakers
15.00: Bugalu Sound

Clubtent
14.00: Awza
16.00: Ayarkhaan
18.00: Sooeun Kwak
20.00: Ghalia Benali - Romeo & Leila
22.30: Les Etoiles du Ballet Royal du Cambodge

Clubterrein
19.00: Awza
Concerttent
13.00: Maguaré
15.00: Ayfer Düzdas
17.00: Lëk Sèn
19.00: Rubén Blades
21.00: Alpha Blondy
23.30: Systema Solar
o1.00: Rebel Up!
o2.30: DJ Munchi & VJ M

Kidz
14.00: Les Gotipuas
Open Air
12.30, 15.30, 18.00: Dhols of Jaipur
14.30, 16.30, 20.30: Fasocirque
18.30: Les Gotipuas

Zondag 31 Juli

Cabaña
15.00: DJ MPS Pilot
15:00: DJ Polyesta
Clubtent
14.00: Trio Windstreken & Kamal Hors
16.00: Mamer
18.00: Dikanda
20.00: Faiz ali Faiz
Clubterrein
12.30, 17.00: Awza
Concerttent
13.00: Joaquin Diaz
15.00: Khaira Arby
17.00: Bomba Estéreo
19.00: Hindi Zahra
21.00: AfroCubism
Kidz
14.00: Les Gotipuas
Open Air
12.00, 14.30, 20.30: Fasocirque
16.30: Awza
18.30: Les Gotipuas

TRIBUTE TO JOURNALISTS KILLED IN SERVICE AROUND THE WORLD

One of the dangers in journalism

Journalism, as we know, is the profession for those that contribute regularly to various forms of media. Whether electronic or print media, the work of the journalist is to investigate and make a story out of the information he or she has gathered.

Journalists depend on the public for information when going about their jobs. However; in the course of their work to get the news across to the public, most journalists experience difficulties, tragedies, humiliation? and death.

According to the report detailing journalists killed since 1992, over 800 journalists have been killed around the world in cases where the committee to protect journalists have been able to confirm the motive.

It's more than a crime to kill a journalist who has no weapon than a pen to write his story, but the killing of journalists around the world never stops, because no serious action is taken against anyone when a journalist is killed.

Afghanistan and Iraq are responsible for the death of so many journalists but the killers are free, just as the killers of British journalist Rupert Hamer, are still free.

In every field of work, respect should prevail. One mustn't hate someone because of his profession. Without journalists, there will be no news. Journalists must be given proper protection and encouragement to make the profession interesting than a nightmare.

AFRICA'S COCOA TRADE ENHANCES EUROPE'S ECONOMY

Cocoa in Ghana


Trade among European and African precolonial nations developed relatively recently in the economic history of the African continent. 


Prior to the European voyages of exploration in the fifteenth century, African rulers and merchants had established trade links with the Mediterranean world, western Asia, and the Indian Ocean region.

Goods Europeans import to Africa in greatest volumes included cloth, iron, and copper. As trade advances, the Europeans made Africa the number one market for all their needed raw materials for goods consumption. Cocoa is one of the major products exported largely to Europe.

As the highest cocoa producing country in West Africa, Ivory Coast leads with the highest percentage export of cocoa beans to Europe, followed by Ghana. Other African countries that export cocoa beans to Europe are Cameroun and Nigeria.

Large tons of cocoa beans leaving the ports of West Africa end up in Switzerland, Belgium, Republic of Ireland, Germany, Denmark, and France, of which it is used to manufacture chocolate products.

The European Union and its members are responsible for about 50% of the world's cocoa consumption. 

The  European Union Association is a trade association representing the European sector and regrouping the major companies involved in the cocoa bean trade and processing.  

Conflicts in Africa can sometimes affect the price of cocoa. For example, the Ivory Coast civil war escalated the price of cocoa to 3.333 dollars per ton, the highest price since the beginning of the year 2010. 

But from every angle, it is clear that cocoa trade between Africa and Europe plays a significant role in enhancing the economy of Europe.

MUSIC: TIKEN JAH FAKOLY, A SHINNING AFRICAN REGGAE STAR

Tiken Jah Fakoly

Reggae music is not just music, it's inspirational, sharp, and comforting that seeks justice for the downtrodden masses or the underprivileged. 

Even though the music originated from Jamaica, there have been great African reggae stars such as the late Lucky Dube, Alpha Blondy, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, etc. One of these upcoming reggae musicians that are gradually making it to international stardom is the Ivorian Tiken Jah Fakoly.

Tiken Jah Fakoly was born Doumbia Moussa Fakoly on June 23, 1968, in Odienne, north-western part of the Ivory Coast. Like most of the reggae musicians, he discovered his talent while very young, forming his first group, Djelys, in 1987.

Concerned by the social and political evolution of his country, Tiken was writing incisive works on the political environment in his country, expressing his works in music to wake up the awareness of the masses.

In 1998, Fakoly made his first international appearance in Paris. He has played a number of songs, including his version of "Africain a Paris" a song originally played by Sting. 

"An Englishman in New York". Shinehead, the Jamaican reggae star also played his version, "Jamaican in New York". Fakoly's tenth album is called the "African Revolution."

In November 2010, the Ivorian reggae star, based in Bamako, Mali, undertook a two-year international tour tagged "One concert, one school" to raise funds to build schools in Africa. 

Middle of this year amongst several African and French artists, Fakoly held an 'African Week' in France, marked with concerts, film screening, and book presentations.

EUROPEAN UNION GRANTS LIBERIA LOAN FOR EMERGENCY AID

The European Union


The European Union (EU) has decided to release a loan of 10 million euros, as an additional aid to Liberia to enable some 500,000 people in the country to have access to health care and drinking water, according to the press statement issued in Brussels by the European Union last year.

The loan among others will be used to bridge the funding gap in the transitional period between humanitarian aid funding and development funding. 

The EU noted that the aid to Liberia has been so far "successful and helped to establish a link between emergency aid, rehabilitation, and development".

Out of the loan, 7 million euros will be used to fund the primary health care projects and to improve maternal and infant health. In addition, the loan will be used to finance programs for access to drinking water and sanitation networks and for the improvement of hygiene.

Part of the funds of about 2.95 million euros will be used to ensure a harmonious transition to bridge the gap until the end of the process. 

Liberia is one of the African countries that was totally crippled by war, during the era of Charles Taylor, who is now facing criminal charges at The Hague.

AFRICA's TRADE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH WITH THE US

Africa and the US trade

Africa is a continent that answers the need for all raw materials required by advanced countries, including the United States of America. 

In regard to Africa's economic growth, the US will maintain a good relationship with Africa, said Ron Kirk, US Trade Representative in his recent official tour to Tanzania.

Discussing the importance of trade-in promoting economic growth in Africa and the US, with international trade, students from the University of Dar es Salaam and Mzumbe University, ambassador Ron Kirk said there was an urgent need to prepare the next generation of government and business leaders for the demands of an increasingly competitive global economy.

Tanzania is one of the numerous African countries blessed with extraordinary natural resources that the US wants to maintain good relations with. As the next generation leaders, you need to lead the way in taking advantage of those resources, so that Tanzania can realize its full potential," said Ron Kirk to the students.

Kirk, whose trip was highlighted the strong partnership between US and Tanzania focused on the progress made under AGOA, but also discussed the need to do more to increase US exports to Africa, in order to support America's economic recovery at home. 

He commended Tanzania for being one of the only four countries worldwide to be selected for president Obama's new Partnership for Growth (PFG) initiative, which seeks to promote broad-based economic growth in developing countries.

The other countries for PFG are Ghana, El Salvador, and the Philipines. The US exports to Tanzania grew by 3.6 percent between 2009 and 2010, rising to 164 million dollars. 

ALBERTINA SISULU: LEGEND OF A POLITICAL HEROINE

Albertina Sisulu

Albertina Sisulu one of the political icons of the Apartheid era, that sacrificed her life and fought against the evil-Apartheid alongside her husband, Albert Sisulu, has died at the age of 92 on Thursday 2/06/201.  

               

The death of struggle veteran Albertina Sisulu has left the ANC in shock, disbelief, and devastated at the loss of a mother, says ruling party spokesman Jackson Mthembu.

Albertina Sisulu was the widow of Walter Sisulu, the first secretary-general of the ANC, a Robben Island prisoner and a friend of Nelson Mandela. 

Her extraordinary personal sacrifices were to let ordinary African lead a dignified life, free of the daily discriminations and humiliations that constituted the Apartheid system.

She endured a lot so that each person regardless of race or creed or gender, could enjoy the full range of pleasures and sorrows, challenges and accomplishments that define the daily essence of an ordinary person. 

Born in 1918, in the village of Camama in the Transkei region of South Africa, Albertina chose to study nursing. She married Albert Sisulu in 1947.

Albertina was the only woman present at the birth of the African National Congress Youth League. She became more of an activist, leading the ANC women's League in the famous 1952 Defiance Campaign and boycotts, protests, and sit-ins of the 1950s. 

In the 60s, she endured several banning orders by the Apartheid government.

Her husband was sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island, one of the notorious prisons in South Africa, forcing her to raise a family on her own. Like Winnie Mandela, Adelaide Thambo, wife of Oliver Thambo and Ma Mbeki, she bore the burden with quiet and defiant dignity.

How much could a woman take in those dark, anguish days? At one time Albertina had three of her children in jail with her husband over anti-Apartheid struggle. 

Yet not once did her suffering diminish her attentiveness to travails of others. Albertina Sisulu belongs to a breed of dying giants, the giants who liberated Africa of all its inhabitants.

She belongs to the giants that had fought to see the fall of Apartheid. Her selfless sacrifice can never be erased from the political history of South Africa. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

APARTHEID LEADERS MUST FACE PROSECUTION LIKE THE NAZI CRIMINALS

Apartheid South Africa


In the 1990s, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, chaired by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, granted amnesties to some of the perpetrators of violence and human rights abuses in apartheid-era South Africa.


To forgive, in the sight of the Lord, is better than violence and revenge, but in regard to the seriousness of the crime the ex-apartheid leaders did against the South Africans, it should have been a priority that none should have escape prosecution, including other world leaders at that time, like the British premier Margaret Thatcher that supported the brutal government.

Crimes against the Blackman are not given much attention by the advanced countries. Response and solution always come very late when the result is already disastrous. 

But comparing the crime of the Nazi-Germans against the Jews, and that of what was done to the South Africans by apartheid leaders, are almost the same that if investigators are hunting down ex-Nazi criminals to face prosecution, then ex-leaders apartheid and their dead squad members too should face prosecution.

Like the Jews, including children killed in Gas-Chambers, the same "They opened fire. They didn't give any warning. They simply opened fire, And small children, small defenseless children, dropped down like swatted flies. This is murder, cold-blooded murder".

A man like F. W. Klerk, South Africa's last apartheid head of state, doesn't deserve to win a Nobel Peace Prize, for ending Apartheid. He escalated the violence against the majority of black South Africans. 

When he realized that the world is changing rapidly and there wouldn't be any room for that type of government, he decided to give up. Who is fooling who?

The Nobel Peace Prize should be handed to people that deserve it not De Klerk, he was the worst criminal than Adolf Hitler of Germany. 

ACUTE FAMINE THREATENS THE HORN OF AFRICA

The effect of famine in Africa



In East Africa, ten million people are affected by drought which has escalated the prices of food. According to the United Nations, the Horn of Africa is facing the worst drought in sixty years. 


The affected area covers parts of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda and the two countries that might be severely stricken are Kenya and Somalia. The dryness is due to the fact that in the last two years very little rain has fallen. 

The severe drought has caused  food crisis that prices have risen rapidly. In some parts of Kenya, the grain prices have risen by 80 percent, higher than average. In Ethiopia, prices have risen by 41 percent. 

The result is devastating, as malnutrition and hunger of the poor increase, said the United Nations spokesman Ocha. UN organizations are in charge of coordinating humanitarian assistance.

In some areas, 15 percent of children suffer from malnutrition. The UN ask donor countries to add more funds, but the money coming in is insufficient to solve the problem. 

Famine is not a new thing in Africa, besides sicknesses such as malaria and the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Africa has suffered much from natural disasters such as famine.