Tag Archives: All

Mali hopes to develop the wealth of resources in the Taoudeni basin.

Mali: Why France is fighting for West Africa

Officially, French soldiers are fighting in Mali for security reasons. But is it out of charity that leads the French Government to do so?    “We want to be sure that Mali is safe when we withdraw our troops. We want Mali Read on! →

Olives grown in Jaén

Spain: Poor olive harvest spells problems for farmers

Spain is the largest producer of olive oil in the world, but as the olive harvest draws to a close, farmers are worried about the low crop yield.

A roadside stall in Nigeria sells a selection of the thousands of Nollywood films released annually. Director and producer Elvon Jarrett speaks to The Foreign Report [Koréboy]

An Interview with Elvon Jarrett

The Nigerian actor and producer discusses finding international success with Nollywood films and the challenges facing Nigeria.

Every week, The Foreign Report recommends articles from around the web for you to read.

Recommended this Week #4

Syria may respond to Israeli air strike, says ambassador [Guardian »] Syria have written a letter to the UN declaring their right to defend themselves from the Israeli airstrikes. Timbuktu Endured Terror Under Harsh Shariah Law [New York Times »] After nearly Read on! →

A supporter waves a Kenyan flag at the rally.

Kenya: Odinga launches presidential campaign (In Photos)

Photos from the launch of the Cord Coalition election campaign at a rally in Uhuru Park, Nairobi on the 30th January. Read on! →

The twisted barrel gun sculpture, Non-violence, stands outside the UN building in New York. It mirrors the turning tide in public opinion on gun control. [Alan English]

USA: New York law marks the start of gun control

The NY SAFE legislation is the first law since the Sandy Hook shooting to tighten gun ownership, but it comes in the middle of a bitter political fight.

Every week, The Foreign Report recommends articles from around the web for you to read.

Recommended this Week #3

‘Leave immediately’: Britons told to get out of Benghazi after threat from al-Qa’ida [Independent »] British nationals are being urged to leave Libya’s second city after a ‘specific threat to Westerners’ was made by North African terrorists. David Cameron: we are Read on! →

The vuvuzela has become a trademark of African football after the World Cup in South Africa three years ago. [Álvaro Felipe]

South Africa: Is the African Cup of Nations good for Africa?

The 29th Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which begun on 19 January when hosts South Africa took on debutants Cape Verde, will attract a record global audience. In 1957, just three teams, Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt, took part in the Read on! →

Every week, The Foreign Report recommends articles from around the web for you to read.

Recommended this Week #2

A third way for Somaliland and Somalia [The Commentator »] Somaliland may never be recognised as fully independent in the international community, but there may be hope of some kind of resolution with Somalia. US general warns over Iranian cyber-soldiers [BBC News »] Read on! →

Billboards around Rwanda promote the government's zero tolerance of corruption.

Rwanda: Corruption will not be tolerated

Rwanda has been the most successful country in East Africa in stamping out the graft culture, but is it at the cost of freedom?