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It’s a matter of opinion Drilling for oil in national parks doesn’t have to be at the expense of wildlife, says Moses Mapesa, executive director of the Uganda Wildlife Authority  The discovery of oil in the Albertine Rift Valley of western Uganda promises a welcome financial windfall for this landlocked […]

It’s a matter of opinion

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Africa kicks off As Africa prepares to host not just one, but two massive footballing events during 2010, local footie fanatic Ed Aarons looks at why every African has the right to feel proud  Legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé might have been a few years out when he predicted an African team […]

Africa kicks off

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The next big thing Coffee might be Rwanda’s biggest export, but asks John Sannaae, is fruit where its trade future lies? As Rwanda continues to step up its efforts to compete economically on a global level, fruit looks likely to become the country’s next major export. In recent years, Rwandan coffee […]

The Next Big Thing

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Miles & More Loyalty programme The Miles & More new frequent flyer program introduces you to a world of exclusive advantages: with Europe’s largest frequent flyer program you earn valuable miles when you travel, and even when you’re not travelling. You can redeem your miles for flights, merchandise awards and much […]

Miles & More

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What’s This Movie About? Michael Jackson’s This Is It Music Documentary 111 mins  Director Kenny Ortega Cast Michael Jackson The King of Pop shows himself as never before in this unique documentary about Jackson’s preparations for his final, never-performed tour. Includes all new footage portraying the legendary singer. Le King de la Pop lui-même […]

Video

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Mobile learning Peter Griffiths reports on how the solution to Africa’s increasing need for educational resources could lie in the continent’s impressive growth of mobile phone usage A recent United Nations report confirms that since 2003 mobile subscriptions in Africa have been growing faster than in any other region, despite […]

Mobile Learning

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Lakeside idylls in Europe Want to holiday like a local? Some of Europe’s best-kept travel secrets are lakeside, finds Hazel Davis Island hopping in Oslo  With 343 lakes within Oslo’s city limits, you don’t have to venture far from the hustle and bustle to sample some water-based fun. Østensjøvannet is a […]

Lakeside idylls

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Sun, Sea & Sand Holidaymakers can sample a taste of paradise at Sierra Leone’s picture-postcard River No 2 beach. But, as Katrina Manson discovers, community efforts behind this locally run enterprise also offer a longer-lasting blueprint for tourism Having caught her first glimpse of the beach, as the palms parted […]

Sun, Sea and Sand

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Rising up the scale From soukous to Kigali Boyz Group and the internet to mobile operators, Peter Griffiths tracks the rise of East Africa’s urban music The days of African city boys plucking tunes on their box guitars and radio-phonographs playing the latest ‘international’ fare are long gone. Today it […]

Rising up the scale

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Sounds of the Ivory Coast Ki-Yi Mbock, West Africa’s most culturally diverse musical theater troupe, has a unique flavor, says Kate Thomas. Its sounds bring Africans together Swathed in gold, purple and red, the stage erupts in a cacophony of sound and colour. Light pours down, showcasing the exuberant outfits of […]

Sounds of the Ivory Coast

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