MAY/JUN 2010 Issue by ADUNAGOW Magazine

THE MAGAZINE THAT PROMOTES UNION AND COOPERATION OF AFRICANS AROUND THE GLOBE, ENCOURAGING AN INFORMED, THINKING AND QUESTIONING AFRICAN SOCIETY.

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2010 FIFA WORLD CUP: AFRICA ON THE SPOTLIGHT

AFRICAN SOCCER:

BEST 5 AFRICAN SOCCER PLAYERS

MISS AFRICA USA 2010: WHO WILL BE THE NEXT QUEEN?

SPOTLIGHTS

INTERVIEW EXCLUSIVE

ERIC MULALU: future CONGO presidential candidate

CONTENTS

W E TA L K A F R I C A N . . .

Entertainment

AFRICA 2010: 09 MISS Who Will Be The Next Queen? Check Out the Finalists. From Lady Kate Njeuma

SOCCER 22 AFRICAN SUPERSTARS

The Five Most Popular African Soccer players. By Staff Writer

Lifestyle

WORLD CUP 2010: 26 FIFA Making History: First Soccer World Cup to be played on African Soil. By Eric Adunagow

Culture

THE DONOR 34 CONDEMNING CULTURE

Tanzania and Tanzanians may be desperate for donor support. By Yona Fares Maro

Health & Beauty

HEARTS. OUR CHOICE. 36 OUR Smoking: Know Your Risk Factors. By Staff Writer.

COOKIN’? 38 WHAT’S Chicken with Peanut Butter Sauce. By Kyky Kanyiki

SOCCER 32 AFRICAN Why African Teams Never Make it To the World Cup. By Yona Fares Maro

African Talk

6 [ Editor’s Letter ] ON THE COVER: Eric Mulalu Future Congo presidential candidate

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Spotlights Interview with ERIC MULALU

Future Congo presidential candidate

LETTER: R.D.C 46 OPEN Open Letter to the United Nations. By Eric Mulalu

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EDITOR’S COLUMN

By Eric Adunagow |

“My personal wish is to see at least one African team make it all the way to the final, but I may be asking for a miracle. ”

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FIFA 2010 Madness:

PUBLISHER: Eric ADUNAGOW

Historical Date for Africa and Africans Around The Globe

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Eric Adunagow eric@adunagow.net

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:

N THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS we will be experiencing History in the Making, as South Africa becomes the first African country to host the FIFA World Cup on African soil. This is a moment of rejoicing not just for one country, but for an entire continent who has waited many years for this day to come. Besides all the controversies that surrounded the pick and the challenges to meet deadlines and requirements set by the international committee, South Africa was able to pull it off by providing the necessary venues in order to maintain the 2010 event in the African continent. We have dedicated this May/June issue of ADUNAGOW Magazine mainly to this wonderful achievement to express our gratitude. In this issue, you will get an exclusive coverage of the 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA by reading about the qualified teams, the story behind the chosen mascot and the stadiums built to host this great event. At the same time, you will also read about the top Five African soccer players that will be attending the world cup, all with the determination of trying to get to the final and be crowned champions of the world. My personal wish is to see at least one African team make it all the way to the final, but I may be asking for a miracle. Why? Well, read the article from Yona Fares Maro about the reason why African teams never make it to the World Cup in this very same issue.

Staff writers Yona Fares Maro Lady Kate Njeuma Eric Mulalu

fresh water cooler discussion topics. As the event comes to an end on July 11, please remember that life continues even if the team you had chosen to support did not make it all the way through and your friend has won all the bets. Store your jersey back in your drawer for the next four year and get ready for more exciting African events, such as the Miss Africa USA Beauty Pageant 2010 covered on this very same issue (I tell you, we’ve got you covered), which will take place this year in Washington, DC on July 24. Read about the finalists and go ahead and support your African ladies as they take on the stage to bring awareness to causes that matter for all of us, while displaying their indisputable supreme beauty at the same time. These wonderful ladies are not just beautiful, but very talented and educated; you will not be disappointed. To close, we provide you with an exclusive interview and open letters from a man that could eventually just be the next presidential candidate for the election in 2011 in CongoKinshasa. Politics is not my cup of tea, but I do recognize change when I see it coming. Mr. Eric Mulalu has ideas that every Congolese around the globe ought at least to read and ponder about. After all, we encourage a thinking and questioning African society; that’s our mission.

As tension builds up among us all football lovers (Yes, not soccer, but Football, as it is appropriately called around the globe), get your jerseys out and fix yourself your favorite half time meal (not snack), because it’s game time. Want to try an African dish for the event? Check out the wonderful Chicken A la Thank you for your support, Muambe recipe (Chicken with Peanut Butter Sauce) provided by Mrs.. Kanyiki on this very same issue. Hold on to your pants because starting June 11, we will have a whole month of fine football actions that will lead to many 6

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ENTERTAINMENT MISS AFRIC A USA 2010

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Who Will Be The Next Queen?

Beauty for Humanity Miss Africa USA Pageant is the biggest and the most publicized pageant that features African Queens in USA today. The pageant has certainly transcended from a small State pageant launched in Atlanta Georgia in 2005, to one of the most highly anticipated community events in America. The Miss Africa USA Pageant is grooming a new generation of African women leaders to impact their communities in Africa, America and the rest of the world

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] 0 1 0 2 , 4 2 [JULY The Next African Queen in America

ISS AFRICA USA Pageant was founded in 2005 as a platform for young African women in the United States of America to showcase their culture, talent and beauty on a global stage. The Pageant has awarded up to $20,000 in scholarships to winners over the last 5 years, the funds have helped with tuition and other needs for those in college in the United States. Each Participant is empowered as a good will ambassador for their communities in Africa and the United States, enabling them to help underserved communities through humanitarian efforts. All contestants are challenged to take on a micro project to help the needy. They are expected to network and find the resources to carry out the project. Competition areas include: public speaking, fashion, beauty, talent, confidence, poise and knowledge of current affairs on African and global issues.

Organizers of Miss Africa USA Miss Africa USA Pageant was founded by Lady Kate Njeuma, a Cameroonian American in Georgia. The pageant is produced by Spotlight Africa LLC, a company Registered with the State of Georgia, formerly known as The Shrine of Africa LLC. The Charity Program of the Pageant is supported by African Women’s Development Foundation USA (AWDF-USA) a 501c public charity registered with the State of Georgia.

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Demographics of the Pageant Contestants are aged between 18 – 29yrs. The pageant is open to contestants from all 54 countries of Africa who reside in the United States of America, some are US citizens with African parents or students who came to the US for further education. The audience is very diverse consisting of Africans, Americans and friends of Africa. The Pageant has been aired to Millions of Television viewers in African Countries and through other TV networks in the United States of America. Several Magazines and News papers have covered the pageant in the past.

2010 Event Schedule Thursday July- 22 – 2010 : Arrivals Friday July 23 2010 in the morning: Official Tour of the White House Friday July 23rd: Miss Africa USA: Banquet and Awards Ceremony with African Ambassadors, Diplomatic Core, County Officials, Sponsors and media.Contestants will Present their humanitarian Platforms. Saturday July 24th : Miss Africa USA Pageant and Coronation Ceremony open to the public. Sunday July 25th 2010: Breakfast with Queen and Departure.

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Finalists Miracle Ruth Edison

Okawa Shaznay

Patricia Joelle Mbazoa

Country representing: Cameroon

Platform: To make Breast Ironing in Cameroon Illegal, to eradicate the Practice, and to raise funds supports for the victims of Breast Ironing.

Platform : I want to raise awareness by focusing on providing help for disadvantaged children in Africa

Platform : I want to eradicate poverty in Cameroon

Giving Back: President of the FABIC ( Fight Against Ironing in Cameroon), Spoke Person of Vital Education and Management Cooperation, a member of the National Network of the Association of Aunties (Réseau National des Associations de Tantines, RENATA), a Community Activist at Zion Covenant Ministries Charity Organization, A Board Member in the Alice Fominyam Orphanage in Bengwe Bamenda, (family orphanage) Cameroon. I volunteer at the Houston Baptist Hospital, I donate Blood Every Six Months, African Dance Teacher, and a Youth Mentor at Zion Covenant Ministries. Five-Year Aspiration Plan: Five Years from Today, i hope to have a achieve my degree in Pharmacy, serving as a liaison between the United States and other African countries by supplying them with the appropriate drugs to help those suffering from Breast and Cervical Cancer, Diabetes, Water Borne Disease, and HIV Viruse.

Giving back: My charitable networks are linked to two organisations namely shaping destiny(www.shapingdestiny.org) based in Cameroon and Keep A child alive(www. keepachildalive.org), based in New York. I volunteered in supporting SHAPING DESTINY create a fundraising event this past summer ‘09 in houston TX.

Giving back: Not Listed Five-Year Aspirational Plan: Not Listed School/Institution: J. Sargeant Community College Major/minor: Nursing

Five-Year Aspirational Plan: By God’s special grace, in five years i see myself being a Certified Public Accountant and an established actress.I equally intend to create a foundation for helping children facing health and educational difficulties in Cameroon. School/Institution: Texas Southern University Major/minor: Accounting

School/Institution: Houston Community College Major/minor: Pharmacy/Piloting

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Tatiana Judith Fetgo

Sofia Bushen

Coretha Antchouey

Country representing: Cameroon

Country representing: Ethiopia

Country representing: Gabon

Platform: “You Are Not Forgotten” My Goal is to open a rehabilitation center for orphans and street kids who have experienced trauma, with hope for future adoption.

Platform: I want to help abused African women develop and enhance their self esteem and leadership skills.

Platform: I truly want to fight against cervical cancer in Gabon (Central Africa)

Giving Back: AWEDP (African Women’s Education/Development partnership): Currently providing my assistance, in establishing this new organization, and participating in any on going projects. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In five years I see myself continuing with my volunteer services with other organizations. Working on my PHD in Psychology, while raising funds to open “You Are Not Forgotten Center”; a trauma based center for street kids and orphans. This will be a place for healing, and hopefully adoption for many. School/Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Major/minor: Psychology

Giving Back: I currently serve as Vice President of the National Society of Leadership and Success at Nashville State Community College in Nashville, Tenessee. My role is assisting the President with all duties necessary to successfully run the Chapter. Five- Year Aspirational Plan: In five years, I endeavor to have my bachelor degree in Health Information Management. In addition to my degree I want to develop my leadership skills and receive the National Excellence in Leadership Award from National Society of Leadership and Success Organization. I intend to be a leading motivational speaker who is determined to bring positive change in women’s lives. I hope to bring lasting positive changes to less fortunate African sisters. Above all, I would like to see myself being an icon for African women whom everybody won’t hesitate to turn their face for help.

Giving Back: I did volunteer work for a retirement home (caisse nationale de securite sociale) in Gabon. I was helping senior citizen with their everyday chores ( eating, taking their medicines, keeping them in a good mood). When I was in the university, I also assisted women with the HIV virus in the public hospital of Libreville for two years. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In Five years I see myself as an intern at Emory University; I will work and acquire knowledge in the field of Obstetric gynecology; my aspiration will bring another competent doctor in Africa especially in Gabon. School/ Institution: Interactive College of Technology. I will transfer in Kenessaw State University in May 2010. Major/Minor: Medical Biology

School/Institution: Nashville State Community College Major/minor: Health Information Managment

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Agnes Ntow

Priscilla Boateng

Country representing: Ghana

Platform : I want to give a voice to the voiceless and empower the powerless by promoting education and advocacy on issues related to women and youth in Africa and America Giving Back: * AfWiAm (African Women in America): planning committee * Loyola ASA ( African Student Alliance): 2008-2009 Vice President * Loyola BCC * Loyola AIDS Run/Walk committee * McGaw YMCA basketball and soccer coach * Ewe Association of Chicago: borborbor dancer * St. Thomas of Canterbury soup kitchen

Platform: My Platform is not only to improve healthcare, poverty, and education in Africa, and also raise the awareness for the youth who are unaware of the Sickle Cell Anemia Disease not just in Africa but in America as well.

Platform: My objective is to reduce poverty in Africa by education and economic development.

Five-Year Aspirational Plan: Within 5 years, I envision myself as a successful woman and mentor, who will be in mist of accomplishing my dreams within the media in Africa and America. I will be the “Oprah/Tyra” of Africa and help eradicate all negative connotations associated to Africa and Africans. In doing so, I hope to uplift the African people spirits by giving us a great sense of hope and pride which in turn help make our continent a land of great opportunity. School/Institution: Loyola University Chicago Major/minor: Communications (Journalism)/ Black World Studies 12

Margaret Ntim

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Giving Back: New York Coat Drive(New York Cares) based in New York, Toys For Tots(New Jersey Toys for Tots), Feed the Children in New Jersey. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: Five years from Today, I hope to be alive by the Grace of God. I hope to have earned a double Bachelor’s and a Masters degree. I also hope to be recognized as not only an Entrepreneur but a Humanitarian as well. The impacts that I would have made in my community, would be to not ionly be the founder of numerous foundations but also to be an advocate for young women and the youth. School/Institution: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY AND BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Giving Back: I am currently working as cofounder of the ReachingGhana Foundation, a non-profit international organization created to carry out food and clothing to impoverished families in Ghana. We collaborated with AB’s Royal Beach Resort for their 4Th Annual Christmas Banquet to provide food and gifts to over 400 students in the near by villages in Kokrobite, Ghana. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: My ambition for the next five years is to increase literacy in Africa and create more jobs. I hope to establish groups of educators and volunteers to conduct free classes to teach reading, writing, and mathematics. In addition, I aim to establish job centers to provide help and training for those looking for work. School/Institution: Radford University Major/minor: Psychology, Criminal Justice

Major/minor: COMPUTER ENGINEERING/ BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Rebekah Ofori-Frimpong

Fifi Soumah

Angela Wambui Muiruri

Country representing: Ghana

Country representing: Republic of Guinea

Country representing: Kenya

Platform: My platform is Global Health from a three tier approach that will encompass social, environmental, and preventative measures in improving the health conditions of at risk populations in Africa as well as ensuring better health measures for at risk populations worldwide.

Platform: Not listed. Giving Back: support nonprofit organizations such as “Help and Save Africa”, “Project 2005” which help underprivileged children further their education in Africa. I also actively take part in the philanthropic work that Nimba Entertainment Inc. has been doing as part of their effort to bring change to the republic of Guinea by schooling young Guinean girls that are less fortunate and that might not otherwise go to school because their families can’t afford it.

Platform: “My Africa is Beautiful” is a campaign that seeks to overcome the image of hopelessness in a 21st century Africa by providing empowerment through access to educational opportunities, leadership and economic development for youth in Kenya’s Individual Displaced Person (IDP) Camps. Giving Back: Allen Renaissance Inc.- Sisters of VisionAct as a mentor young girls in the areas of personal and academic development Intel Computer Clubhouse- Assisting youth in developing computer skills and field trip chaperon Pacific Northwest Kenyan AssociationKenyan Youth Coordinator/ High School College Counselor Hidden Lake Adult Family Home- Assisting adult family home with various projects AVID Mentor- Advancement Via Individual Determination Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In 5 years I see myself establishing and running a successful east African based advertising Agency. The impact I will have made in my community is personally mentoring and motivating youth to become dynamic leaders by pursuing higher education and achieving college success! I will use my advertising agency to promote this mission! School/Institution: Pepperdine University Major/minor: Integrated Marketing & Communications

Giving Back: Through my non-profit RWUL I started the “I Luv Africa” T-shirt Campaign for United Families for Sudan Trees for the Future, I am currently directing and producing a short film about their tree project in Haiti Sea Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica with ASVO Breast Cancer Awareness, organized benefit concert called the Soul Fest Five Year Plan: In five years, I would like to continue to build my non-profit organization that will use the media of film as an educational tool through community projects. In addition, I hope to have completed a graduate program and start on the path to becoming a professor teaching in the field of public health with a concentrated view on how media can effect the public view on health care issues. School/Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Major/minor: Pre-Med Psychology BS with Life Science Concentration, Currently Pursuing Masters of Public Health TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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Five Year Plan: One of my short term goal is to create a non-profit organization that will contribute to the development of education and the empowerment of women in Guinea and in all parts of Africa that I have access to . I also plan to work in Africa with different organizations in promoting change and bringing positivity to the continent that we all so dearly love, (our mother land Africa). I believe that it is crucial and very important to show and educate people about the true beauty of our motherland and cultures. Keep learning and expanding my horizon!!! School/Institution: Montgomery College, School of Communication StudiesMontgomery County, Maryland. Major/Minor: Communication/ Broadcasting

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Hilda Nyaboke Mauya

Nykita Garnett

Country representing: Kenya

Country representing: Liberia

Platform : I want to abolish female genital mutilation practices in Africa and help ptomote educational opportunities to underpriviledged children Africa.

Platform: I would like to promote Sustainable Development by supporting Vision 2030

Platform: Empowerment of African people in the in the African Diaspora that will lead to positive representation of Africa in the Global community therefore advancing our progress towards a better Africa.

Giving Back: In 2000 I became a member of an NGO Coalition of Violence Against Women (COVAW). This NGO has set out to to fight for women rights, human rights on general and put an end to the brutal violence against women in Kenya. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: As your next Miss Africa USA, I will work together with the members of the KSAA NGO to achieve our goal of increasing our operating budget to $36,700 and identify a steady income source income in order to increase the number of beneficiaries from 13 to our long-term goal of 100 needy and underpriviledged beneficiaries. Also as your next Miss Africa USA, I will definately help in promoting and increase the membership donations, improve local visibility both in the USA and our homeland Kenya. Finally I will help in enhancing awareness of the dangers of Violence Against Women in Kenya and Africa at large. School/Institution: Minneapolis Community and Technical College Major/minor: Nursing and Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 14

Gloria Lily Akinyi McCarthy

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Giving Back: -Strong Kids Campaigner with the YMCA of Greater New York. www.ymcanyc.org/ mcburney -Host Committee Member with the Touch Foundation. www.touchfoundation.org -Public Relations Director/Photographer/ Editor of L\â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Afrique newsletter with the Newark African Commission. www. africancommission.com Five Year Aspirational Plan: In five years I will have relocated to Kenya where I will be supporting Vision 2030 (A development plan for the view of Kenya in the year 2030). Then I hope to have had as many women and youth involved in the Adopt-A-School Program that will aid in the improvement of schooling infrastructure and thus supporting community development through job opportunities. School/Institution: Fisher College/ Seton Hall University Major/minor: Business Administration/ International Relations and Diplomacy

Giving Back: I first fell in love with community service in high school when I completed over 100 hours of service through the National Beta Club. Since then I have had the opportunity to continue volunteering during my college career with Hands on Atlanta, the Liberian Association of Metro Atlanta and the Progressive Organization of Liberian Students at Georgia State University. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: God willing in five years I will be even more of a positive representation of Africa in the global community as a writer, on stage personality and activist. By doing so I intend to gain more resources for Africa considering that positive representations of African people in global media will continue fostering interest in Africa and its industries. My platform, the I, Africa Campaign, proposes to create opportunities for Africans to be empowered. This will result in an African population that is equipped to represent our African economy, health, natural resources and overall infrastructure globally. School/Institution: Georgia State University Major/minor: Journalism/Africana Studies TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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Tracey Ann Weah

Yatta David

Nelly Mbambo

Country representing: Liberia

Country representing: Malawi

Platform: Educating our youth on the importance of investing in our culture and working together to achieve a greater good.

Platform: I want to decrease the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Africa and decrease the stigma surrounding the Mentally ill by implementing a program based on awareness, counseling, rapid HIV testing, and referral services, and provide support groups for individuals and families afflicted with Mental Health issues. Giving Back: My volunteer and charitable networks that I have served as member and/or leader in are HIV-PACT, Up \’Til Dawn for St.Jude\’s Children\’s Research Hospital, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and The Sevire Society. My activities include free rapid HIV testing, fundraising for St.Jude\’s, and various community outreach projects based on education, health and international awareness & involvement for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc Five Year Plan: I plan on owning an HIV/ AIDS and Mental Health wellness clinic, where I\’ll be the CEO,and one of the many onsite physicians and Health psychologist in Liberia. The plan for the impact of a clinic such as this, is to decrease the incidence rate of HIV/AIDS by 25% in Liberia each year. Due to the success of the clinic hopefully it will transcend and be implemented into other African countries.

Platform: To work on improving and making better the education standards in Malawi (specifically primary and secondary schools).

Giving Back: As a student of Hampton University and member of the Student Leadership Program I have participated in countless activities and volunteered as well. As a member of the Student Government Association and the Student Leadership Program, I have dedicated and donated my time to revitalizing the aesthetics of local schools, donating blood, feeding the homeless, as well walking for the cure for cancer. Five Year Plan: After graduating from Hampton University I plan on obtaining my real estate license and focusing on my career. While focusing my attention on my career I will continue to campaign for my platform, which is educating our people on the importance of investing within ones culture and working to together to achieve the a greater good. I believe education and knowledge are tools necessary in life School/Institution: Hampton University Major/minor: Marketing

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School/Institution: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Major/Minor: Master Degree in Public Health

Giving Back: I give charity to an organization called “Keep a child alive,” which helps families and children in Africa living with HIV/aids by giving them therapy and providing Antiretroviral drugs by making it available and affordable. I have also been part of University Ministries, a student Christian organization, which brings students together to change the world. Last year in Fall we went to New Orleans to help build back the houses that had been destroyed by hurricanes. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In five years time I see myself working in the entertainment industry and using my artistic gifts and talent to impact, influence and help change the world. While am at it, I visualize myself being a big part in playing the role of giving and dedicating my life in humanity work in Africa. School/Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Major/minor: History/ Music

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Twamanguluka Nambili

Ibukunoluwa Oyerinde

Country representing: Namibia

Country representing: Nigeria

Platform : I want to enforce the significance of education as well as AIDs awareness both in Namibia and other African countries if given the chance; and I hope to establish an orphanage in Namibia that helps children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDs, so they have access to sufficient healthcare. Giving Back: * Chin Center - (A school center where we teach refugee children from Myanmar in Malaysia how to read and write) * WAWASAN Center- (disability facility in Malaysia where I play with disabled children per week) * SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) - (an animal center in Malaysia where I volunteered to clean, feed , and play with abandoned animals * SIFE (Students In Free Enterprise) member in college, where we raise money for different causes through e.g selling things or cleaning up a football stadium

Platform: I want to improve the food and library systems in children’s schools in Africa.

Platform: I want to put an end to child malnourishment and illiteracy in impoverished areas of Africa, because children are our future.

Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I imagine being a successful businesswoman with a successful fundraiser program that grants scholarships to high school graduates to attend college. I also hope to build 2 free high schools in Namibia to encourage the importance of education. School/Institution: St. Norbert College Major/minor: International Business and International Relations / minor in French

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Giving Back: I volunteered with the Police Academy of West Palm Beach, FL for children’s recreation and less-fortunate programs for 4 years. During my time there I served as a cheerleading/dance instructor, and helped raise funds and collect toys, books and clothes for children who were in need and less fortunate. It was my passion and my calling to help these children in need , and I enjoyed every minute of it! I also volunteered at a local elementary & middle school in West Palm Beach, Fl where I assisted children with a variety of things including school work and after-school activities and reading books to kindergarten and first grade students for 6 years. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: Five years from now, I see my self being a successful Entertainment news reporter and an Inspirational Activist empowering women & children in the U.S and Africa about education, health and equality.I will be a role model to everyone especially young girls & women all over the world.

Giving Back: I support many charities relating to my church, St. Jude’s Hospital, There’s No Limit Foundation as well as other small organizations that I feel a sense of duty. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I aspire in five years to have my own successful business, be a recognized actress and start my own foundation and use my success to support causes that I feel close to. School/Institution: NYU Major/minor: International Business

School/Institution: Florida A&M University Major/minor: Broadcast Journalism minoring in Elementary Education

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Roseline Mopelola Amusu

Hadidja Uwimana

Mameisia Kabia

Country representing: Nigeria

Country representing: Rwanda

Country representing: Sierra Leone

Platform: To create awareness and eradicate child trafficking and slavery in Nigeria and Africa in general

Platform: My goal is to help the children in Africa and especially those children who lost their parents in the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda

Platform: My goal is to help in the reduction of infant and maternal mortality in Sierra Leone and other parts of Africa.

Giving Back: I have been fortunate to work for the following organisations: * the Kano Heart Foundation http:// www.kanuheartfoundationng.com/index. php (this is a non profit non-governmental organisation that helps children with heart issues get the necessary treatment to make them well again). pls see website above. * Intern United Nations Information Center (UNIC) & United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), some of the projects I worked on were: (1) implementing the millenium development goals (mdg’s) in poverty areas in South Africa such as Soweto, Alexandra etc... and (2) Stand Up Against Poverty Campaign to name a few. Five Year Plan: Five years from now, I see myself owning a Non-Profit establishment that helps children living in the streets because of unforeseen circumstance acquire rehabilitation and education to empower them to achieve their various ambitions in life. School/Institution: University Of South Africa (UNISA) Major/minor: Human Science, specializing in International Relations and Diplomacy

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Giving Back: Not Listed Five Year Plan: Not Listed School/Institution: Navarro College Major/Minor: Nursing and Social work

Giving Back: Volunteer Work includesTemple University Hospital, Villanova Office of Sports Medicine, Barack Obama Campaign Ardmore Branch, Assistant English Teacher in Costa Rica Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I am currently a co-owner of Four Sister’s Beauty Supply store and our five year philanthropic aspirations include increasing awareness of breast cancer and women’s health issues at both a domestic and international level. In addition, I plan to begin my residency program upon completion of medical school. School/Institution: Villanova University Major/minor: Major-Human Services/ Pre-medical Studies; Minors- Sociology, Psychology, Spanish

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Mariatu Ashake Cole

Natasha Beckley

Country representing: Sierra Leone

Platform : Raising the Bar: Improving Africa’s Public Health Standards through Service and Education

Platform : I want to fight breast cancer in Africa.

Platform : Maternal Mortality - I desire to work with a team of underprivileged pregnant women in Sierra Leone, assisting them during their pregnancy to help lower the rate of maternal mortality in Freetown.

Giving Back: Martilie International School Teaching Assistant (Freetown, Sierra Leone), Princess Christian Maternity Hospital volunteer and intern (Freetown, Sierra Leone), Habitat for Humanity, Unite for Sight – Coordinator of Eyeglass Drive, UNC International Student & Scholar Orientation Counselor, Communities in Schools of Orange County tutor, UNC Hospitals volunteer, WakeMed Hospital volunteer, Campus Y – HYPE after-school tutor. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I hope to have earned a medical (MD) degree with a Masters in public health. In five years, I will continue and expand my efforts in advocating for the provision and accessibility of quality healthcare in underserved communities. School/Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University Major/minor: Psychology, BA and Biochemistry, BS with a Minor in Genetics

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Giving Back: African Womens Cancer Awareness Association, Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry, NAACP. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In five years I hope to be blessed enough to still be here, and to have a human rights law degree. School/Institution: University of West Georgia Major/minor: Political Science/Mass Communications

Giving Back: Founder of the “Save Darfur,” group in UVA-wise .Save Darfur is a group of student’s dedidcated to raise money to help refugees in Sudan. I am volunteer for a Christian NGO called World Hope International, I work within their “Reach for Life,” department. “Reach for life,” is a program dedicated to assist children in Africa, educating them about the importance of abstinence to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. In addition, I volunteer with World Hope International’s “Hope for children,” department. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: By the grace of God, in five years I would have received my Masters degree in International Relations through the peace corp program “Masters International,” Hopefully that would land me a job working for the State Department, or The United Nations. I also dream to represent Sierra Leone in the Miss World Pageant within the next five years. School/Institution: University of Virginia’s college at wise Major/minor: Foreign studies: with a concentration in French, and double discipline in English and Education TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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Yolanda Masinga

Tronella Nagadya

Amanda Sibeso Wamunyima

Country representing: South Africa

Country representing: Uganda

Country representing: Zambia

Platform : As a product of a grandparent household, I’d like to make the life of the senior citizens a little easier and bearable as they approach the dusk of their lives.

Platform : I plan to make the statement “the youth are the future” true by creating an organization that is up held by the Africans under 30 years of age. The youth of Africa hold so much knowledge and power and it’s about time we put it to use

Platform : To help improve healthcare through Embrace, keep rallying for clean water for all of Africa and underprivileged nation. Giving Back: Embrace: A nonprofit organization in Kabwe Zambia that I cofounded at age 17, which helps deal with the many needs of healthcare assisting with the basic essentials for hospital wards and healthcare facilities across the nation. YCC: Young Composers Challenge a free workshop for young musicians ages 13-18. Mentor-A-Teen: Co-founder in partnership with Sarah Nelson of House of Hope. Last Wave: Positive live concert for youths and the young at heart. Control Track: A music video tv show that has encouraging music video, interviews with band members and overall good tv entertainment. WOKB Radio: Reaching out to the community by radio, workshops, back to school give-away, food drives, free concerts and countless other programs. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: To get a doctorate degree in child psychology, achive greater lengths with Embrace healthcare, providing safe water to South, central African villages expending to the east and work our away to helping as many as we can, to better the lives of people both in Africa and abroad. School/Institution: Applying to University of Central Florida Major/minor: Child Psychology

Giving Back: * In the summer I help organize events for the African American Youth to understand their background dating back to their African Continent. I’ve taught them Zulu dancing as well as singing songs that we sang back home in south africa when we were growing up. I help with Videography/photography for their events as well as hold Media camps in the summer. * AIDS Walk NYC, Every year my friends and I never fail to sponsor and walk the New York Aids Walk event which benefits a lot of organizations around the world. * Dawn to Dusk. My new project in the works aimed at bringing smiles to the lives of the elderly. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I plan to develop my Media Productions company as a home to inspirational shows. Where TV channels will look to us for shows that positively affect young people. I will also open an old age home which will be dedicated at the memory of a strong woman who raised me to be the person I am today, my dear grandmother whom I never got a chance to pay back because she was taken away too soon. School/Institution: Penn Foster College Major/minor: Child Psychology TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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Giving Back: I volunteer at my local YMCA and I work with the Mengo youth development foundation Five-Year Aspirational Plan: In five-years I see my self working as a CPA for a company, or working as a fashion buyer. I also see my self as one of the heads of an organization that is up held by the youth of Africa. School/Institution: I plan to attend Framingham State College this fall Major/minor: Major in accounting and Minor in Fashion Merchandise

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Janet Grace Choongo

Nonsikelelo (Nonsi) Sibanda

Belinda Sakupwanya

Country representing: Zambia

Country representing: Zimbabwe

Platform : I want to educate as many as possible about early detection and awareness of breast cancer.

Platform : Giving hope to young African women through a mentorship program that will connect them with mentors who will guide them in their quest to set and achieve their goals through education

Platform : To improve the lives of children in Africa affected by HIV/AIDS through the advocacy of better education, health facilities and food.

Giving Back: *· Bethlehem Center Volunteer – After School Program *· Hope House -Volunteered to help serve the needy in the MS Delta *· Upward Bound Program – Tutor/ Resident Assistant *· Aurora Australis Lodge – Nursing Home, Columbus MS *· I have also served on many community and mission trip outreach programs based on helping the underprivileged Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I aspire to continue my educational pursuit by attending law school and being an immigration lawyer. I have learned to value the concepts of equality and justice because I realized just how essential these concepts have been to my own formation as an immigrant coming to the United States–seeking ways to better my life and the lives of my family members. I also aspire to continue working on breast cancer awareness in Africa. School/Institution: Mississippi University for Women Major/minor: Legal Studies 20

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Giving Back: Not Listed Five-Year Aspirational Plan: As a college freshmen my own education is a priority,in 5 years i hope to be enrolled in a MBA program as well as have an established mentorship program,inspiring and motivating young women in our community. School/Institution: Northern Kentucky University Major/minor: Business Administration

Giving Back: I serve as the executive director of Saving Tomorrow- Zimbabwe (supports individual transformation of vulnerable and orphaned children). I have self conducted Warm the Troops Project (which provided the USA Army soldiers with scarves and wrap up blankets) and the Warm Hands Project (donated cuddle wraps to children in Children\’s Medical Center Dallas), I am a member of the Girl Child Network, Voice of the Youth under UNICEF. I have also volunteered as a fundraiser with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and as a child life playroom volunteer. Five-Year Aspirational Plan: I plan to be in Medical School pursuing my dream of becoming a pediatrician which will acquaint me with the skills to focus on the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in Africa. I also hope to be a strong voice behind the improvements in health, educational facilities and the empowerment of girls and women in Africa. School/Institution: Richland College Major/minor: Pre-medicine

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Miss Africa USA 2008 - 2009

Nyasha Zimucha

Gnima Diop Country representing: Senegal Platform : Inspire young generations of Africa and the Diaspora, to be catalysts of change in the empowerment and advancement of our people whilst helping young polio victims in Senegal get surgery to walk and excel in secondary school. Giving Back: Gnima has done 450+ volunteer hours working with the non-profit Students In Free Enterprise on community outreach projects, a few of which she built from scratch. Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) (www.sife.org) is a non-profit international organization where students create and implement projects to share and teach others knowledge to empower themselves and increase their standard of living. Gnima is serving her second term as president of the Kennesaw State University SIFE team Five-Year Aspirational Plan: As a senior studying economics, Gnima plans to obtain her masters degree in Development Economics upon completion of her bachelors. During this time she will work towards the initiatives of her self created organization: Stand Up For Africa to promote economic empowerment through business in developing African Countries. School/Institution: Kennesaw State University Major/minor: Major- Economics/ MinorBusiness Management & African Diaspora Studies TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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NYASHA -(NEE-YA-SHA) Miss Africa USA, is a native of the South Africa, sharing the same hometown as Charlize Theron. Nyasha, grew up during the apartheid era, speaks 5 languages and is an avid spokeswoman for her “Global Citizen Campagin”, all inclusive to her being a singer, professional dancer, model and tv personality. The Global Citizen Campaign (GCC) is a movement Nyasha developed in 2008 in response to the xenophobic violent attacks in South Africa. “Nelson Mandela taught me the message of ubuntu –which simply says that I am who I am because of those around me. “ The GCC is broken down into 5 humanitarian issues across the globe –and 5 organizations that focus in those areas, which the GCC supports. These five sectors being education, healthcare, human rights , livelihood and US troops rehabilitation. “Instead of only starting my own cause I wanted to support existing causes that I believe in.” Through these tough economic times Nyasha feels now is the most important time to stand together as global citizens. Visit www. globalcitizencampaign.org to find out more. She worked as an assistant pageant director under Donald Trump’s MUA Inc., and has appeared in several national commericals, swimsuit catalogs and music videos. Her achievements also include, NASCAR spokes model, Boost Mobile Spokes model. Nyasha’s training includes Johanna Wright School of ballet in East London, South Africa, Kishaya Dudley, Laurie Ann Gibson, and Broadway Dance Center in New York City, studying Singing, Jazz, Hip-hop, and Theater. Since the tender age of 5, Nyasha has performed in over 200 venues worldwide, including the Pittsburg Theater for 2 years, appearing in Wizard of Oz, Annie, Chicago, and Guys ‘n Dolls. In her early stages of performance, she performed with an African dance and theater troupe “Ubuntu Rhythm” performing African Folk Tales through song and dance all over Southern Africa. Today, still a dancer, singer, and avid public speaker, she is currently filming her second season of WEtv’s “Little Miss Perfect” (set to air January 2010) as celebrity judge, recording music and expanding her “Global Citizen Campagin”. Along with her career in the entertainment industry, Nyasha volunteers countless hours, giving back to her local and African community through awareness because she believes educating our youth is the best hope for a promising future. MAY / JUN 2010 A D U N A G O W M A G A Z I N E

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ID YOU KNOW? A ground-breaking television show on how African players live their lives abroad is expected to air across Africa and some of the UK’s satelite channels before the 2010 FIFA World Cup in June. The show, called Footballers Lives, goes into the private homes of the players as they live abroad mostly in Europe. The exclusive personal access to the top African players means viewers of the show will get to see what the players eat, wear, and how they live with their families. The 30-minute documentary on each player also gains unprecedented access to the facilities at their clubs including the dressing rooms, stadiums, and other exclusive club events as well as how they prepare for matches. The players also reveal what music they listen to and how they connect with Africa when they are in Europe and how they entertain themselves. Another section of the programme makes time for exclusive personal interviews with the players to answer burning questions on their club careers and national team careers.

The show is produced in the UK by African ethnic football media production company, LogikMedia, along with two of African’s best football journalists. To preview the show, visit www.footballerslivestv. com.

DIDER DROGBA - Ivory Coast Born on 11 March 1978, Didier Yves Drogba Tébily currently plays for Chelsea in the Premier League and is the captain and alltime top scorer of the Ivory Coast national football team. He has scored more goals for Chelsea than any other foreign player and is currently Chelsea’s 7th highest goal scorer of all time. Drogba, is by many, credited with a vital part in bringing peace to his country. After Côte d’Ivoire qualified for the 2006 World Cup, Drogba made a desperate plea to the combatants, asking them to lay down their arms, a plea which was answered with a cease fire after 5 years of civil war. Drogba later helped move an African Cup of Nations qualifier to the rebel stronghold

of Bouake a move which has been credited with affirming the peace process. His involvement in the peace process lead to Drogba being named as one of the worlds 100 most influential people by Time Magazine. Drogba helped the Ivory Coast team qualify for its first ever World Cup, held in Germany in 2006. His first cap came on 8 September 2002 against South Africa and he scored his first goal with “The Elephants” on 11 February 2003 against Cameroon in a 3–0 victory.

In March 2010, he was named as the 2009 African Footballer of the Year, his second time winning the award in his career.

Steven Pienaar (born 17 March 1982 in Westbury, Johannesburg) is a South African footballer currently playing for English Premier League club Everton. He can play on either the right or left wing and is also a member of the South African national team. In his career, Pienaar has played for Ajax Cape Town, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Everton. Pienaar grew up with his mother Denise and two sisters and one brother in Westbury, a largely coloured township on the outskirts of Johannesburg during the apartheid era. Pienaar was once beaten up in a neighbouring white Township of Triomf and also lost a childhood friend who was killed by a bullet, both incidents were because of the colour of his skin.

A former under-17 international, he made his international debut for South Africa in a 2–0 win against Turkey in 2002 and has since accumulated 46 caps and 2 goals. He participated at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and in April 2010 he was named in the a 29 man preliminary squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Steven Pienaar - South Africa

Obafemi Martins - Nigeria Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins (born on 28 October 1984) is a Nigerian football player who plays as a forward for the Nigeria national team, and for the German Bundesliga club Wolfsburg.The name ‘Obafemi’ translates literally to ‘the king loves me’ in the Yoruba language. Martins has scored sixteen goals in 21 appearances for Nigeria. He was a part of the Nigerian team that finished third in the 2006 African Cup of Nations. Martins scored two goals in the competition, both coming against Senegal in the first round. On 12 November 2009 he scored a spectacular goal in the 83rd minute against Kenya in Nairobi, thus ensuring Nigeria’s qualification for 2010 FIFA world cup.

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Michael Essien - Ghana Michael Essien, born on 3 December 1982, is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League. He is an all-round midfielder who can play multiple midfield roles (defensively and offensively). At Chelsea, his versatility as a player has been put to effective use in various roles. He has often been deployed as a defensive midfielder, but has also played as a centre midfielder, a right-sided lateral defender or a right-sided midfielder, even as a Right Back, and a Center Back. For the Ghana national football team, Essien has played primarily in a central midfield role, with combined opportunities to go forward or support defensive play. He also has a good eye for goal and has on occasion scored important, sometimes breath-taking goals for both club and country. One of his trademark abilities is to hit a shot from distance. Between the summer of 2007 and the summer of 2009, Essien was the most expensive African footballer on account of his £26 million move from French club Olympique Lyonnais to Chelsea FC. Essien is often referred to as “the Bison” for his tough tackling style, boundless energy and physical presence on the pitch.

samuel Eto’o - Cameroon Samuel Eto’o Fils (born 10 March 1981) is a Cameroonian Professional footballer who plays as a striker for Italian Serie A club Internazionale and is currently captain of the Cameroon national team. Eto’o scored over 100 goals in five seasons with FC Barcelona, and is also the record holder in number of appearances by an African player in La Liga. In 2010, he became the first player to win two European Continental Trebles following his back-toback achievements with Barcelona and Internazionale. He is the second player to have ever scored in two separate UEFA Champions League finals. He is also as of the 22 of May 2010, the most decorated African player of all time. As a member of the Cameroon national team, he was a part of the squad that won the 2000 Olympic tournament; he has participated in two World Cups and five African Nations Cups (being champion twice), and is the all-time leading scorer in the history of the African Nations Cup, with 18 goals. 24

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LIFESTYLE FIFA WORLD CUP 2010

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Montenegro. In both cases FIFA considers these teams to have retained the earlier nations’ records.

HE 2010 FIFA WORLD CUP will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, the premier international football tournament. It is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the culmination of a qualification process that began in August 2007 and involved 204 of the 208 FIFA national teams. As such, it matches the 2008 Summer Olympics as the sports event with the most competing nations. This will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by an African nation, after South Africa beat Morocco and Egypt in an all-African bidding process. This decision left the Oceania Football Confederation as the only confederation yet to host the FIFA World Cup. Italy are the defending champions. The draw for the finals took place on 4 December 2009 in Cape Town.

Host selection

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This is the first World Cup that does not include any teams that are qualifying for the first time, although two of the qualifiers (Slovakia and Serbia) have previously appeared only as parts of former competing nations. Slovakia was previously part of Czechoslovakia, and Serbia has competed as part of Yugoslavia and Serbia and

In response to the incidents during qualification, and to a match fixing controversy, on 2 December 2009 FIFA called for an extraordinary general meeting of their Executive Committee. After the meeting, FIFA announced that they would be setting up an inquiry into technology and extra officials in the game, but they did not announce the widely-expected move of fast-tracking the introduction of goal-line referee’s assistants, already being trialled in the Europa League, and instead restated

GROUP C

As the host nation, South Africa qualified automatically for the tournament. Nonetheless South Africa participated in World Cup qualifiers because the CAF

qualifiers also served as the qualifying tournament for the 2010 African Cup of Nations. They were the first host since 1934 to participate in preliminary qualifying. As happened in the previous tournament, the defending champions were not given an automatic berth, and Italy had to participate in qualification. The qualification draw for the 2010 World Cup was held in Durban, South Africa, on 25 November 2007.

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Qualification

Official logo of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Copyright: FIFA.

In the second leg of the play-off between France and the Republic of Ireland, French captain Thierry Henry, unseen by the referee, illegally handled the ball in the lead up to the winning goal, which saw France make the final 32 teams ahead of Ireland. The incident caused widespread debate on how matches should be refereed at the highest level. FIFA rejected a request from the Football Association of Ireland to replay the match, whilst a widely reported later request by Ireland to be included as an unprecedented 33rd World Cup entrant was later withdrawn. Costa Rica complained over Uruguay’s winning goal in the CONMEBOL– CONCACAF playoff, whilst Egypt and Algeria’s final match was surrounded by reports of crowd trouble.

GROUP A

Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a policy to rotate the event among football confederations (which was later abandoned in October 2007). Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup: Egypt, Libya (co-hosting with Tunisia), Morocco, and South Africa. Following the decision of the FIFA Executive Committee not to allow cohosted tournaments, Tunisia withdrew from the bidding process. The committee also decided not to consider Libya’s solo bid as it no longer met all the stipulations laid down in the official List of Requirements. After one round of voting, the winning bid was announced by FIFA president Sepp Blatter at a media conference on 15 May 2004 in Zürich. South Africa was awarded the rights to host the tournament, defeating Morocco and Egypt. During 2006 and 2007, rumours circulated in various news sources that the 2010 World Cup could be moved to another country. Some people, including Franz Beckenbauer, Horst R. Schmidt and, reportedly, some FIFA executives, expressed concern over the planning, organisation, and pace of South Africa’s preparations. However, FIFA officials repeatedly expressed their confidence in South Africa as host, stating that a contingency plan existed only to cover natural catastrophes, as had been in place at previous FIFA World Cups.

Controversy surrounded final qualification matches played between France and the Republic of Ireland, Costa Rica and Uruguay and Egypt and Algeria in November 2009.

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that the competition in South Africa would be officiated as before, with just one referee, two assistants, and a fourth official.On the subject of fair play, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said: “I appeal to all the players and coaches to observe this fair play. In 2010 we want to prove that football is more than just kicking a ball but has social and cultural value...So we ask the players ‘please observe fair play’ so they will be an example to the rest of the world.”—FIFA President Sepp Blatter.

Venues

In 2005, the organisers released a provisional list of twelve venues to be used for the World Cup: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (two venues), Kimberley, Nelspruit, Orkney, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, and Rustenburg. This was narrowed down to ten venues which were officially announced by FIFA on 17 March 2006. 28

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“I appeal to all the players and coaches to observe this fair play. In 2010 we want to prove that football is more than just kicking a ball but has social and cultural value...So we ask the players ‘please observe fair play’ so they will be an example to the rest of the world.” —FIFA President Sepp Blatter

Preparations

Five new stadiums have been built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. Construction costs are expected to be R8.4bn. In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure within the various cities, with projects such as the Gautrain and the new Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) titled Rea Vaya. Danny Jordaan, the president of the 2010 World Cup organising committee, has said that he expects all stadiums for the tournament to be completed by October 2009. The country is also going to implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of local and international tourists attending the matches in accordance with standard FIFA requirements, including a temporary restriction of flight operation in TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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GROUP H

Prize money and club payments

GROUP G

As with the 2006 tournament, each teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad for the 2010 World Cup consists of 23 players. Each participating national association must confirm their final 23-player squad by 1 June 2010. Teams are permitted to make late replacements in the event of serious injury, at any time up to 24 hours before their first game.

GROUP F

Squads

GROUP E

Transportation Major road networks have been improved to cater for the expected influx of people coming to the country who will be traveling to and from the match stadiums. The Gautrain (underground rail network) will be complete in time for the opening game, but only limited lengths of the route. Major metros have also updated their current public bus systems to cater for visitors. Websites such as Vaya Nathi have been created for host city visitors to view bus route information in host cities.

GROUP D

the airspace surrounding the stadiums. The readiness of this African nation to host one of the biggest events in a sports that is worshiped by millions has received positive response from FIFA. FIFA has rated the readiness of South Africa at eight on a scale of 10 with the hope that they would be completely ready before the matches actually start.

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Wavin’ Flag “Wavin’ Flag” is a song by K’naan from his album Troubadour, reaching #2 on the Canadian Hot 100 and #1 in Swiss Music Charts. The song was chosen as Coca-Cola’s promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, to be held in South Africa. The English version was released as “Wavin’ Flag (The Celebration Mix)” by K’naan and many other bilingual and country-specific versions have been released.

* $9 million - Round of 16 * $18 million - Quarter-finals * $20 million - Semi-finals * $24 million - Runners up * $30 million - Winners In a first for the World Cup, there would also be payments made by FIFA to the domestic clubs of the players representing their national teams at the tournament. This would see a total of €26 million being paid

to domestic clubs, amounting to just over €1,000 per player per day.

Mascot

The official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Zakumi (born 16 June 1994 (199406-16) (age 15)), an anthropomorphised leopard with green hair, presented on 22 September 2008. His name comes from “ZA”, the international abbreviation for South Africa, and “kumi”, a word that means “ten” in various African languages. The mascot’s colours reflect those of the host nation’s playing strip – yellow and green. Zakumi’s birthdate coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second group match. The year 1994 marks the first non-racial nationwide elections in South Africa. He will turn 16 in 2010. Andries Odendaal, from Cape Town, created the original character design. Zakumi’s official motto is: “Zakumi’s game is Fair Play.” The motto was seen in the digital advertisement boards during the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, and it will also appear at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Match ball

The match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be named the Jabulani, made by Adidas, which means “bringing joy to everyone” in isiZulu. The number eleven plays a prominent role in the new technologically advanced ball: it is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours, 30

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2006 tournament. Before the tournament, each participating team would receive $1 million, for preparation costs. Once at the tournament, teams exiting at the group stage would receive $8 million. Thereafter, the prize money would be distributed as follows:

one for each player on the pitch; and there are eleven official languages in South Africa. The event will also start on the eleventh day of June and end on the eleventh day of July. A special match ball with gold panels will be used at the final held in Johannesburg. The ball will be called the “Jo’bulani”, playing off Johannesburg’s nickname of “The Golden City”. The ball was also used as the match ball of the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup in the United Arab Emirates, and a special version of the ball, the Jabulani Angola, was the match ball of the 2010 African Cup of Nations. This ball is also used in the 2010 Clausura Tournament of Argentina as well as the 2010 MLS season in the USA in the league’s colours of blue and green.

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WHY AFRICAN TEAMS NEVER MAKE IT TO THE WORLD CUP

HE WORLD CUP

is being played in Africa this year, and it’s about time. African players have been prominent in global club football for decades now -- as many as 1,000 of them play in Europe -- and only a bureaucratic inside job ensured that the 2006 tournament went to Germany when South Africa had been widely expected to get the nod from FIFA, the governing body of world soccer. In its embarrassment, FIFA promised the 2010 finals to Africa, and the growing excitement on the continent is palpable. And yet African soccer’s progress on the playing field has been pathetic when you compare to the expectations that began to bubble in 1990, when a tough, attractive Cameroon team – led by the brilliant Roger Milla, a 38-year-old striker – charged to the World Cup quarter-finals after beating defending champions Argentina in the opening game of the tournament’s group stage. Where I live, in Ireland, that 1990 Cameroon team is forever linked with our own postcolonial pinnacle. Ireland too made unprecedented progress that year, beaten narrowly, heartbreakingly, in the quarter-final by the host country, Italy. The Irish team even got to meet the Pope. The players returned home in triumph, hundreds of thousands filling Dublin city center to sing and cheer. The team captain was making a speech from a stage in front of the old parliament 32

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building when a rumor buzzed through the crowd: “Cameroon are beating England.” Suddenly rivulets, then rivers, of Irish fans began to stream away from their own inthe-flesh heroes, in search of pubs with televisions to cheer a new set of heroes in far-away Naples, Africans who, conveniently, also wore green. “C’mon you boys in green,” we sang as we had for weeks, crowding around any visible screen, a new injection of adrenalin running through our veins after the national high of our own games. If the TVs had been loud enough to drown out our noise we could have heard the Neapolitans singing for the Cameroonians too. Cameroon were 2-1 ahead with less than 10 minutes left, and they were all over the hated English. But the Africans missed a chance, and England went to the other end to win a penalty and equalize. England undeservedly won the game in extra time, and our hearts and hundreds of millions of other hearts all over the world were broken. Many of us comforted ourselves with the confident prediction that it was only a matter of time, and probably not much of it, before there was an African champion. Pelé himself said he expected it before the 1990s were through. Nigeria have often looked the Africans most likely. In 1994, in the US-hosted World Cup, they met Italy in the first knock-out round after an impressively efficient group stage. I was at the game, near Boston, seated behind a group of Italians making fascist salutes.

Despite my middle name (Mario), my Italian grandparents, my birthplace in Vicenza, I found it easy to cheer the Nigerians, as did most of the American crowd. A hugely talented team, led by two young midfield wizards, Jay-Jay Okocha and Sunday Oliseh, they were tactically super-cautious under the management of Dutchman Clemens Westerhof: they scored one goal and then toyed with the Italians when they could have been finishing them off. As the game clicked into injury time, and with Italy down to 10 men, Nigeria stupidly gave away possession and Italy charged upfield and scored. Extra time saw Italy score again and go through. Two narrow, unlucky disappointments, 20 and 16 years ago, knocking out teams that were probably good enough to go all the way. Since then, only Senegal’s progress to quarter-final disappointment in 2002 has illuminated African soccer at this level. And if brilliant teams from west Africa have underachieved, then the teams that qualify from north Africa, where the game’s physical and financial infrastructure is more advanced than anywhere on the continent outside South Africa, have consistently been among the great bores of the tournament. Past games involving Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt have tended to be among the World Cup’s most forgetable for the neutrals. South Africa itself is a solid soccer country. Clint Eastwood’s latest film, Invictus, tells the story of how Nelson Mandela managed to unite the country around its white rugby team in the 1995 rugby world cup. The real achievement was to get black South Africans to look at rugby at all. This soccer tournament will be different: the local black population will hang on every moment for their ‘Bafana Bafana’, despite many people facing the usual array of evictions, skin-deep ‘prettification’ and contractor corruption that accompanies all such global events. (A recent survey suggested that white South Africans remain more indifferent to their country’s soccer performance. For the rugby-loving TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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whites, the Springboks rule. ) As the host country South Africa has not had to qualify competitively, so it is hard to know how well the team will perform. But if the failure of the current crop of South African players to mark a mark on European club soccer is any indication – and it’s probably the best measure we’ve got – then the country is not good enough even to equal the quarter-final places achieved in the past by Cameroon and Senegal. What is going on here? Why are African national teams failing to rise on the trajectory that seemed plotted for them 20 years ago? Some people point to the players of African birth and descent who have got European passports and found their way into national sides nearer to where they play club soccer. Senegal’s greatest-ever player, for example, is probably Dakar-born Patrick Vieira, the midfielder whose family emigrated to France when he was eight, and who counts Knight of the Legion d’honneur among his achievements as a player for France, alongside his World Cup and European Championship medals from 1998 and 2000. How good would Senegal have been with him in the team? Other players have neglected their countries to concentrate on club careers. Most clubs are happy to have players performing well for national teams, because it increases their visibility and potential transfer value. But Africa, with its continental championship every two years in the middle of the European season, counts as something of an exception, and many players pick up convenient shortterm injuries rather than travel to play for their countries. This summer the conflicts and contradictions are embodied in Ghanaian-German halfbrothers Jerome and Kevin-Prince Boateng. Jerome has opted to play for Germany and Kevin-Prince, after an argument with German officials at under-age level, has chosen to play for their father’s homeland of Ghana. It’s even possible that they might play against each other on June 23rd when the countries meet. But such stories seem an insufficient explanation for the state of African soccer. After all, top South American players may face some similar issues, but it doesn’t stop Brazil from being consistently the best national side in the world. Of course, it may be that there is nothing to explain, that World Cups are too rare and events there too random to ascribe the sort of significance that would, in turn, require an explanation; that it would be more surprising if African ‘progress’ had followed some simple upward graph rather than bouncing around TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT

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aimlessly as it has done. This idea collides, however, with the inescapable statistic that in 80 years and 18 tournaments the World Cup has never had a truly surprising winner. Things happen in World Cups for a reason. There should be some reason for African footballing ‘failure’. The explanation is surely not far removed from the complex reasons behind other forms of African ‘failure’ over the decades since widespread independence for countries on that continent. They include neoliberal reforms, and the ensuing poverty and weakness of state structures, leaving economies that can’t support much in the way of domestic league structures, and national federations that are poor and disorganized. They presumably include the colonial carve-up itself, which has left many ‘nations’ without a lot of ‘imaginedcommunity’. Public debates about national squad selection, which are heating up all over the world this weekend, often have nasty regional and political dimensions. Just this week the former head of the Ghana soccer federation accused some of his country’s top players of being ‘age cheats’. The charge is partly attributable to bitter splits within the football association there, but it comes around too often in African soccer to be completely ignored. The gist of it is that men in their 20s are given false documents so that they may participate in international under-17 and under-20 tournaments -where, indeed, African countries have often triumphed. The trouble is that when the same players should be approaching their late-20s peak, in reality they’re injury-prone, broken-down 30somethings. It is difficult to know how prevalent this has been, or if it has been eradicated by bone-density testing. It certainly remains part of the troubled atmosphere around African squads, and therefore probably one of the reasons for African under-achievement. And the reasons include a sort of neocolonialism. This takes two forms in soccer. One is the ‘extraction’ of top players to Europe, as surely as any crop or mineral resource. The other is more odd: the management of most major African national teams is carried out by non-African coaches, mercenaries who have left middling careers elsewhere to flit around Africa. When World Cups approach, unemployed European or South American coaches with better pedigrees approach the national federations that have qualified, offering their services for a few months. Those federations, desperate for success, will splash out millions of dollars on a new management team, as Ivory Coast has with Swede Sven-Goran Eriksson and his assistants this spring. Eriksson, who

has formerly coached England, replaces a relatively obscure Bosnian. The bureaucrats feel they are doing something, but the players may feel demoralised by the change, the discontinuity, the lack of confidence displayed. Team tactics that may have evolved over years can be thrown out on the eve of the most important games of their lives. Eriksson’s first-ever meeting with his players will take place on May 22nd, three weeks before the World Cup begins. (Nigeria had an actual Nigerian manager until Feburary, though they too are now managed by a Swede; Algeria is the only one of the six African teams playing in the finals with an African coach.) Even FIFA president Sepp Blatter, speaking a few days ago, admitted there is a problem, even as he indulged in a ‘dancing Africans’ stereotype. “The talent of African players is at least as great as that of players from other countries, including Brazil and the Americas,” Blatter told a news conference. “They have got more in terms of individual talent. It is as if they are dancing or playing at acrobatics. What is missing is tactics. But how can they have this if they change the coach just a few months before the start of the biggest competition in the world?” Ivory Coast are, nonetheless, the favorite for African achievement this year, with a mouthwatering assortment of players throughout the team who are familiar from top European clubs. The team has also been credited with helping to lead their country out of civil war. They are spearheaded by the powerful Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. However, their star-quality could count against them: not only has it attracted the dubious qualities of Eriksson as coach, but it means that the team has players who are still involved in the chase for major club honors in Europe; the soccer year is a mercilessly long one, with an off-season that is often measured in weeks rather than months. (Conversely, Ghana could benefit from the fact that its captain and midfield powerhouse, Michael Essien, has been out injured, and therefore resting, for most of this season -- though reports in the last few days cast surprising doubts on whether he’ll recover in time at all.) Fans around the world would love to see an Ivory Coast in contention – especially here in Ireland, where our guys haven’t qualified but we need only turn our flags upside-down to match the Ivorian one. For the first World Cup on the African continent, it would be a shock if, despite some tough group draws, there is not at least one African teams in the final eight. But it would be a still bigger surprise if one of them lifts the trophy on July 11th. AM

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SECTION CULTURE HEADER SOCIE T Y

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Condemning The Donor Culture

VERY SO OFTEN, MANY NGOs ARE ON THE LOOK OUT know their ways with the donor imaginations and as such, they have the for invitation for proposals from Donors who are keen on confidence of the donors. funding programmes that fall in line with their missions Many groups who are actually on the ground struggling to make a in Tanzania, or their lack of it. difference in our lives are often given regret letters. The donors end up When such calls are made, many people invite experts who funding phantoms at the cost of reality. And they are given very nice know their way with the donors to help make their proposals. reports which document the kind of progress that would have made Many are very creative. They imagine all sorts of things and Tanzania be amongst the League of Nations in the 1st world. develop winning proposals online about programmes that do I make these observations from an informed point of view. And as I make not exist. this point, I will not condemn all donors as Phantom Driven Enterprises. Such groups are the ones who in most cases end up winning We have some who actually engage with the people for sustainable and the donor confidence; not because they are doing something measurable results. They will engage with you and understand what you on the ground, but because they are creative enough and they are doing, what challenges you are facing and help you offer solutions 34

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a 3rd world country, Tanzania and Tanzanians may be desperate for donor support.â&#x20AC;? that will take you to the next level. For this category of Donors, I salute you. But for the vast majority who fund hotel workshops where reality is never lived, it is time we also took stoke and asked ourselves; what is the driving motive for calling in proposals when a list to be funded has already been made? Why must you call for proposals when you only want to steal the intellectual inputs from the many brilliant Tanzanians who make very nice and moving proposals, when you already have someone in mind to fund? Being a 3rd world country, Tanzania and Tanzanians may be desperate for donor support. At the national level, we all know how we have been taken for a ride by donors. We have been given aid that ends up serving the interests of the donors and political elites rather than of Tanzania and Tanzanians. More than years down the road, Tanzania is in monstrous debt owed to foreign bodies, yet, in the same period, we have received a lot of aid and grants that we see nothing to be proud of as Tanzanians. Can this inform us of who these people are and what they stand for? Nothing will move until we move to the ground. Donors will largely remain comfortable addressing seminars and dining and going to Arusha every weekend to watch animals as Tanzanians die of dire need. We have seen massive progress with the expansion of the road networks across Tanzania thanks to partnerships with some donors. At the same time, some big chunk of this donor support is funding their own expatriates; people who know very

little compared to our own Tanzanians. A junior officer from the donor community seconded to the same project is being paid 5 times his Tanzanian colleague who knows what is being done. Yet, because it is donor money, we must dance and play to their tunes on the fear of reprisals. This is the kind of fear donors have instilled on the local CSO sector in Tanzania. We are being made to dance to foreign tunes, to music we do not understand, just to secure donor funding. While the elite from the CSO sector, people who do nothing, are being funded to make merry and host workshops where people talk to each other about what all of them know. I think time has come when we must ask ourselves some heard question. When I have a garden and I want a bumper harvest, do I wait for a donor to come on board before I start tilling my land? NO. Donor or no donor, I will wake up every morning and go to my garden. I will clear the bush in readiness of the planting season. I will plant in time for the rains. I will weed my crops and God willing, some will bear fruits and some will not. Some seedlings will fall on hard rock and will be eaten by the birds, Some will fall on thorns and will dry up. But some will fall on moist land and will bear fruit. Anybody who wants to help me better join me in my farm. But one thing I am sure about; I will not become creative to win donor support and confidence. The Tanzanian in me tells me so, and so be it. And the Tanzanian in me makes me proud to be associated with all Friends of Tanzania , people and institutions who have seen our potential and joined us in our garden. You were friends enough to join us in the garden, not to invite us for food at the shopping centre. AM

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OUR HEARTS. OUR CHOICE. SM OKING:

Know You r R is k Fac tor s

MOKING CIGARETTES is the most preventable major risk factor of our No. l killer-heart and blood vessel diseases. The long list of diseases and deaths due to smoking is frightening. Thousands of nonsmokers, including infants and children are harmed by exposure to cigarette smoke. Even if you don’t smoke, you could become one of the 440,000 smoking-related deaths every year. It’s never too late to quit! No matter how much or how long you’ve smoked or when you quit smoking, your risk of heart disease and stroke starts to drop. In time your risk will be about the same as if you’d never smoked. Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but it’s worth it! Quitting will drastically reduce your risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseasesdiseases that kill someone every 37 seconds. It will also lower your chance of having lung disease and cancer. Most of all, quitting can save your life and the lives of nonsmokers around you.

HOW TO QUIT SMOKING Step One • List your reasons to quit and read them several times a day. • Wrap your cigarette pack with paper and rubber bands. Each time you smoke, write down the time of day, how you feel, and how important that cigarette is to you on a scale of 1 to 5. • Rewrap the pack.

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Step Two • Keep reading your list of reasons and add to it if you can. • Don’t carry matches, and keep your cigarettes out of easy reach • Each day, try to smoke fewer cigarettes. Only smoke when you really, really want to. Step Three • Continue with Step Two. Set a target date to quit. • Don’t buy a new pack until you finish the one you’re smoking • During the week, change twice to brands you don’t like to make smoking less pleasant. • Try to stop for 48 hours at one time. Step Four • Quit smoking completely. Throw out all your cigarettes and matches. Hide the lighters and ashtrays. • Stay busy! Go to the movies, exercise, take long walks, go bike riding. • Avoid situations and triggers you relate with smoking. • Try doing crafts or other things with your hands. • Do deep breathing exercises when you get

the urge to smoke.

BENEFITS OF QUITTING

• Your senses of smell and taste come back. • A smoker’s cough will go away. • You digest normally. • You feel alive and full of energy. • You breathe much easier. • It’s easier to climb stairs. • You’re free from the mess, smell and burns in clothing. • You feel free of “needing” cigarettes. • You’ll live longer and have less chance of heart disease, stroke, lung disease and cancer.

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World Cuisine

What’s Cookin’? Chicken with Peanut Butter Sauce (Poulet à la Muambe) * * if allergic to peanut butter just eliminate it and use the recipe as it calls for and enjoy!

PREPARATION

INGREDIENTS

1. Dice Green Onion, onion, tomatoes, garlic and celery (keeping them separate) 2. Wash chicken and rub nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 “Magic cubes”, and 3 diced garlic claws. 3. Steam chicken with 1 cup of water for 10 minutes. 4. Bring a quarter of cup of oil to heat about 3 minutes 5. Sauté (or pan fry) the chicken in until golden 6. Place chicken in a pot 7. Bring the rest of the quarter of oil to heat for about 5 minutes to sauté green onion, onion, celery, and garlic at medium heat first, stir until soften and golden. 8. Add to the onion combination; tomato paste, Romano tomatoes, the rest of the “Magic Cubes” or chicken bouillon and 4 tablespoons of peanut butter stir for 10 minutes (still at medium heat) 9. Add pepper, the rest of water and let boil until thickened or about 10 to 15 minutes. 10. Serve with rice, potatoes or fufu.

- Your choice of a whole chicken skinned or not but cut in peaces ( whole chicken is usually cut in 10 pieces: 2 tights, 2 breasts, 2 legs, 2 wings, 1 upper and 1 lower back) or simply 6 pieces of 12oz chicken breasts. - 1 medium onion - 1 celery stick - 1 teaspoon of nutmeg - 1 teaspoons of salt - 4 cubes of “Magic Cubes” or 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon (powder) - 1 bunch of Green Onion - 1 half cup of Canola oil - 3 Albanero pepper (optional, it’s the world hottest pepper!) - 6 Garlic claws - 1 teaspoon of tomato paste - 4 large or medium Romano tomatoes - 4 tablespoons of peanut butter - 3 full cups of water

***Enjoy with White, blush or zinfandel wine, ginger juice, lemonade, cold beer or just water! ***

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kyky Kanyiki is originally from Congo/ Zaire, has lived in US since age 16. She has been married to our brother Guy Kanyiki for the past 18 years and a mother to his 3 beautiful children Dwain 17, Tatianna 12 and Brendon De La Roche 5 years old. Mrs. Kanyiki is a veteran in the kitchen. She started cooking since age 10 and has held the restoration and management of several restaurants. She is specialized in Central African, European, American and Caribbean cuisine. She considers cooking as a gift from God and her mother; serving people a heart felt meal is her joy!

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SPOTLIGHTS E x clusive OPEN LETTER Eric Mulalu réponds a la question d’ Achille Kalombo Mulumba, jeune étudiant congolais à Aachen-Rothe Erde(Ghetto), Allemagne: “les mindeles qui aujourd’hui veulent la mondialisation , l’exploitation et la neo-colonisation de notre continent , accepteront-ils de voir un Congo se developper et vivre une revolution qui leur empêchera de beneficier de tous les interets qu’ils ont sur l’Afrique et principalement sur le Congo ? Le congolais peut-il compter et esperer voir son pays un jour son pays vivre un changement radical ? Quelle est la ou les voies à adopter pour y parvenir ?”

Eric Mulalu gives an answer to a question from Achilles Kalombo Mulumba, a young Congolese student at Aachen-Rothe Erde (Ghetto), Germany: “Today’s Westerns who are seeking globalization, the exploitation and neo-colonization of our continent, will they agree to see a Congo built upon itself, and living a revolution that will prevent them access to all interest that they have on Africa and especially on the Congo? Can the Congolese people count and hope that his country would one day experience a radical change? What is the likely route to take to get there? “

ERIC MULALU

future CONGO presidential candidate

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Monsieur Mulumba, “Concert des nations” est un terme bien souvent utilisé par les uns et les autres, à tord et à travers. Pourtant, ce terme signifie ni plus ni moins “UNIS DANS L’INDEPENDANCE”. Dès lors qu’un pays s’est dégagé de la servitude de ses anciens maitres, il accède au “CONCERT DES NATIONS” du monde et jouit des résolutions des Nations Unies sur l’inviolabilité de ses frontières. Il ne tient qu’à ses citoyens par la suite, de faire montre de fermeté et d’intégrité pour accepter, quelques soient ses crises et ses difficultés, de proner les valeurs de dignité, d’abnégation et de construction. Un peuple uni dans la foi surmonte inexorablement un jour, les affres de la précarité et sait dire STOP a l’assistanat, la petite magouille, la corruption, comme a l’économie controlee. C’est alors qu’il parvient à couper le cordon ombilical qui le délivrera du joug des colonisations anciennes et nouvelles pour un jour embrasser son développement et sa pleine autonomie. L’INSOUMISSION EST L’APANAGE DES AFFRANCHIS disais-je… Nous sommes libres Monsieur Mulumba, LIBRES ! Créons, inventons, écrivons notre histoire, sachant nous montrer scrupuleusement opiniatres, mais faisons-le MAINTENANT car tous les indicateurs de compétence témoignent de notre irrevocable capacité. Nous en avons le potentiel cher Monsieur. Hier, nous ne pouvions conjuguer érudition,force et liberté. Aujourd’hui nous savons faire l’addition des 3 ! Il nous faut tout juste un rigoureux projet de gouvernance et un signal de départ ! Nous avons les hommes et les réseaux ; “qui ne risque rien n’a rien” comme dirait l’autre ! La force est en l’homme. HOMMES, nous sommes ! C’est dire qu’en nous, agit indubitablement LA FORCE agissante ! Elle ne demande qu’à se désenchainer pour exprimer tout son talent au profit des enfants d’Afrique et du Congo ! Mr Mulumba, “Concert of Nations” is a term often used by many in a twisted way. However, this term simply means nothing more nor less than this: “UNITED IN INDEPENDENCE”. Once a country has emerged from the bondage of his former masters, it becomes “CONCERT OF NATIONS” of the world and enjoys the UN resolutions on the inviolability of its borders. It only depends on its citizens then, to show firmness and integrity to accept whatever the crises and difficulties, to extol the values of dignity, of selflessness and construction. A people united in faith overcomes inexorably one day, the pangs of insecurity and say STOP to “assistanat”, the little skulduggery, corruption, as well as to a foreign controlled economy. It’s then that it will manage to cut the umbilical cord that will deliver it from the yoke of old and new settlements to one day embrace its development and full autonomy.

“ Our people has everything to gain by being, living, making, and building together!”

Disobedience is SERVED BY CLEARED I said ... We are free Mr Mulumba FREE! Create, invent, write our history, let’s show ourselves as scrupulously stubborn , but do it NOW because all indicators of competence reflect our irrevocable capacity. We have the potential. Yesterday, we couldn’t talk about scholarship, strength and freedom. Today, we know how to use all three! We just need a rigorous governance project and a starting signal! We have the manpower and networks, “nothing ventured, nothing gained” to quote the other! The strength resides in the manpower, and MEN, we are! This means that in us lives the undoubtedly active FORCE of will power! It only asks from us to be unleashed so that its talent could benefit children in Africa and in the Congo!

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Tala na ngambo kuna, ba Sali tout ba empecher muana Kenya à gouverner la toute puissante USA, mais ba koki tsé ; car l’histoire est en marche. Bongo kaka biso, ba ko pékisaka biso contrôle ya propre mboka na biso tiiiii suka wapi ?

Just taking a look at the bordering countries, they have done everything to refrain Kenya from taking lead over the powerful U.S., but they have failed, because history is in the making. And now for us, will they forid us from taking control of our own land?

Et puis cher ami, les embargos injustifiés, les mains-mises, les sous-tutelles, les j’t’encule et tais-toi, les cabales à huis clos par l’hégémonisme sans partage d’une poignée de gros bras, C’EST FINI TOUT ÇA !

And dear friend, unjustified embargoes ,hand-made, subguardianships, , the cabal behind closed doors by the unchallenged hegemony of a handful of big arms, THAT IS ALL FINISHED!

NOUVELLE ERE, NOUVELLE COMM ! Fini les nababs à la mâchoire carrée. Les maitres du monde ne sont-ils pas désormais noirs, indiens, arabes ou japonais ! De G6 en 75, ne sommes-nous pas passés à G7 et G8 ? N’envisage-t-on pas pour le sommet de France en 2011 de passer à G14 avec l’entrée en lice de la Chine, du Brésil, du Mexique, de l’Inde, de l’Égypte et de l’Afrique du Sud ? Qui l’eut cru ? Pourquoi pas après-demain un G15 avec le Congozaza ?(G15 à ne pas confondre avec celui des marginaux à qui j’adresse respectueusement un clin d’oeil au passage)

NEW ERA, NEW PRESS! Finished are the nabobs square jaw. The masters of the world, are they not now Black, Indian, Arabic or Japanese? G6 in 75, have’t we reached up to G7 and G8? Aren’t we planning for the summit in France in 2011 to go to G14 with the entry in the running of China, Brazil, Mexico, India, Egypt and South Africa? Who would have thought? Why not a G15 with Congozaza the day after tomorrow?

Nyonso éza kaka lisolo ya “LISOLO” ndéko na nga ! To yéba ndé ko solola, to adopter libéla philosophie na nga ya RC : “Révérence” Oui, “Courbettes” NADA ! Il est révolu ce temps du “OUI missié” ! Pour qu’il y ait négociations, il faut une réciprocité dans l’intéressement, meme inégale, mais pas à notre éternel détriment ! Combien de fois n’a-t-il pas été démontré qu’ils ont besoin de nous autant que nous d’eux ? Seule la suprématie qui leur a été prêtée par ces alliances désuètes de jadis entretenues par nos dirigeants pervers et licencieux est à la base de notre innommable indigence ! Aujourd’hui tokoli... To yéba ndé kosolola ! IL FAUT CHANGER TOUT ÇA ! Si l’Egypte, l’Afrique du sud, bientôt le Maroc, y sont, pourquoi pas nous ? Ba léki biso na nini, si ce n’est mua skite ya organisation ? Nous avons une vision et des droits, imposons l’une et revendiquons les autres. Nous n’avons que trop longtemps joué les bons élèves et confondu obséquiosité et devoir !!! Tout en cultivant boboto, bomoto, mpé bolingo, SURTOUT BOLINGO ba ndeko na nga, to téléma dit ; ndeko mondélé aza na choix tsé, a ko suivre ! Nga soki ba bomi nga lélo, ne prendras-tu pas la relève cher ami ? Bongo to tala ndenge nini ba ko silisa tout un peuple ! CONGOZAZA DEBOUT ! Les FDLR continuent de tuer et de violer au Nord-Kivu... La LRA continue de semer la terreur, selon John Holmes... Quelle est la solution face à toutes ces menaces ? Est-ce que la RD Congo a les moyens de faire face à une nouvelle guerre ? Le coordonnateur des affaires humanitaires de l’ONU, John Holmes a appelé la communauté internationale à tout mettre en œuvre pour mettre un terme à ce qu’il a décrit comme le règne de la terreur des rebelles ougandais.

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Nyonso eza kaka lisolo ya “LISOLO” ndéko na nga! To yeba ko solola, we have finally adopted my RC philosophy: “Reverence” Yes, “Bowing down” NADA! Gone are the days of “yes sir”! For in order to to have negotiations, there must be reciprocity in sharing, even uneven, but not to our eternal detriment! How many times has he not been demonstrated that they need us as much as we need them? Only the supremacy which was donated by these outdated alliances maintained by our unfit and immoral leaders is the basis of our unspeakable poverty! Today we are grown ... We know now how to negotiate! EVERYTHING MUST CHANGE ! If Egypt, South Africa, and soon Morocco are at that point, why not us? What do they have that is better than us, except a tiny bit of organization? We have vision and rights, let us impose one and claim the other. We have played the good students game for too long and have confused obsequiousness and duty! While cultivating Boboto, bomoto and Bolingo (MAINLY Bolingo dear brothers), let us rise and there will be no more choice for the West but to follow our route. Nga soki nga ba Bomi Lelo will you not take the lead? Will they exterminate a whole population? CONGOZAZA STAND! The FDLR continues to kill and rape in North Kivu ... The LRA continues to sow terror, according to John Holmes ... What is the solution to all these threats? Does the DR Congo has the means to cope with a new war? The coordinator of UN humanitarian affairs John Holmes urged the international community to do its utmost to put an end to what he described as a reign of terror of Ugandan rebels.

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Toujours de nationalité congolaise, marié et père de famille, je suis chef d’entreprise en France, en Afrique et en Malaisie. Outre cela, en plus d’etre leader d’opinions et futur candidat aux présidentielles 2011, je suis à la tete de 4 organismes associatifs qui œuvrent activement pour le développement, l’inaliénation, la paix et le métissage culturel, parmi lesquels le RDC, Rassemblement Des Congolais enregistré à la préfecture de Tarn & Garonne en France le 15 mai 2002 ; l’ADF enregistré à la sous préfecture de Morlaix le 25 mai 1998 ; RDC wake up call enregistré à Austin Texas le 22 avril 2010. .../... Le RDC a pour mission l’accompagnement juridique des familles congolaises du département, ainsi que l’aide à la reconduite au Congo, des familles désireuses de s’y réinstaller. Le RDC a notamment initié au Bandundu le projet CONGOLAND RETOUR VERS LA TERRE ; en effet, sur 1047 hectares de terre, il est proposé avec les conseils d’un agronome, 2 hectares de terre, des semences et un hébergement à chaque famille qui s’y installe. L’ADF, avec son projet APALI milite vaillamment contre l’analphabétisme dans toute la sous-région des grands lacs. RDC wake up call veut sensibiliser la diaspora pour un réveil des consciences en vue de relever le Congo. A l’heure d’aujourd’hui, je me suis offert une année sabbatique pour parcourir le monde autour du projet WAKE UP CALL. Et je passe parchez toi en Juillet prochain. Il est important de souligner qu’à ce jour, nous n’avons requis financièrement aucune aide. L’ensemble de ces actions sont financées avec des fonds générés par mes propres affaires.

Always a Congolese, married and a father, I am an entrepreneur in France, Africa and Malaysia. Besides that, in addition to be the leader of opinions and future presidential candidate in 2011, I am the head of four local associations working actively for the development, nonalienation, peace and cultural mix, including the DRC , Rally Of Congolese registered in the prefecture of Tarn and Garonne in France May 15, 2002, the ADF registered under the prefecture of Morlaix May 25, 1998; DRC wake up call recorded in Austin Texas April 22, 2010. .../... The DRC is responsible for legal support of Congolese families department, as well as assistance for their repatriation to the Congo, families willing to resettle. The DRC has initiated such project in Bandundu CONGOLAND RETOURS VERS LA TERRE, in fact, on 1047 acres of land it is proposed with the advice of an agronomist, 2 acres of land, seeds and shelter to every family that will take up residence there. The ADF, with his project APAL argues valiantly against illiteracy in the whole sub-region lakes. DRC wake up call is aware of the diaspora to wake up consciences in order to raise the Congo. At present, I am offered a sabbatical to travel the world around the project WAKE UP CALL. And I will pass by you next July. It is important to note that so far we have needed any help financially. All these activities are financed with funds generated by my own business.

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A l’adresse du peuple congolais,

Directed to the Congolese people,

Cher frère et soeur, Madame, Monsieur, Le temps sustente le dilemme au détriment de la vie du Congo. Et comme tout dilemme de qualité, il faut en prendre la mesure ; produire, dépourvu du “droit à l’erreur” hélas, le meilleur diagnostic et travailler en proportion de la taille de l’équation... Il m’apparait manifestement, comme à tous, un labyrinthe dont la confusion semble offrir très peu de solutions et d’issues ; POURTANT… J’ai envi de poser là, 3 questions simples : Qui de nous tous a eu fait hier ou récemment un sondage d’opinions auprès des peuples des grands lacs ? Qui de nous a interrogé le frère ougandais, rwandais, burundais ou angolais sur le devenir de nos relations, de nos peuples et notre sous-région ? S’il est mis en exergue ici, les sanglantes terreurs des FDLR, FPR/APR(escadrons de la mort) et autre LRA ougandais, doit-on de facto associer à ses épouvantes, les peuples de ces pays ? Quelle est leur part dans tout ceci ? Qu’en disent t-ils ? Que préconisent-ils ? Je suis tenté de croire, selon mon analyse que la pierre d’achoppement se situe sur le caractère multidimensionnel de nos rancoeurs, quelque fois injustifiées, à l’endroit du Rwanda ! Reprenons s’il vous plait nos esprits trop longtemps atrophiés par la haine suscitée, il va de soi, par ces horreurs sans nom ! Une fois notre diagnostic établi, le mal et ses origines, sont dès lors révélés… La conquete par Paul Kagame, d’un lopin de terre après l’autre sans réaction de notre part, a fini par alimenter sa folie des grandeurs jusqu’à atteindre le poumon de notre grand pays, sauvant ainsi le sien en mal de développement ! Pas un bédouin qui se respecte mes frères, ne lacherait sans combattre, un oasis qu’il s’est approprié sans combattre !!! Ni ses enfants, ni sa famille, ni ses amis, ne sauraient comprendre qu’un pseudo propriétaire, des lustres plus tard, viennent y revendiquer la moindre propriété !!! Kagamé, attentiste et malin, a flairé le bon deal et sait dorénavant que le succès de son machiavélisme passe par l’entretien d’une opposition permanente entre son peuple et le notre. Mes amis, aussi longtemps qu’entre nous, enfants des grands lacs la paix ne sera ; jamais plus, quiétude nous ne connaitrons. Je n’ai personnellement aucun problème avec les peuples du Rwanda. J’y compte d’ailleurs des amis, mieux, des frères… Mais je sais aussi hélas, que la fibre patriotique en eux, est aussi grande qu’est misérable la notre. S’il leur a été inculqué de Kagamé, qu’il est dieu, nous risquons fort de n’etre jamais d’accords sur les causes endogènes de nos interminables querelles. Mais s’il est en revanche, encore possible de leur délivrer ce message de paix qui inconditionnellement passe par la neutralisation de Kanambe à l’ouest et kagame à l’est, nous pourrons alors tout gagner. La paix est un périple qui, pour son cheminement requiert la participation active de chaque protagoniste ; l’implication de TOUS, TOUS sans exception ! Nos peuples, oui, ont tout à gagner à etre, vivre, faire, construire ensemble ! Avec l’association de la Tanzanie voisine, nous serions la plus belle région du monde… Imaginez ce transcontinental

Dear brother and sister, Madam, The time nourishes the dilemma at the expense of the life of Congo. And like all quality dilemma, we must take a position in production, lacking the “right to error” Unfortunately, the best diagnosis and work in proportion to the size of the equation ... It appears to me clearly, as in all, a labyrinth of confusion seems to offer very few options and exits; YET ... I want to ask three simple questions: Which of us has all been done yesterday or recently a survey of opinions among the people of the Great Lakes? Whom of us has interviewed the brother of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Angola on the future of our relationships, our people and our sub-region? If it is highlighted here, the bloody terrors of the FDLR, RPF / RPA (death squads) and other Ugandan LRA, must we associate this terrors with the people of these countries? What is their share in all this? What does it say? What would they recommend? I am tempted to believe, in my analysis that the stumbling block lies on the multidimensional nature of our resentment, sometimes unjustified, against Rwanda! Let us calm our minds, who have been too long atrophied by the hatred that has, of course, for these nameless horrors! After we have established our diagnosis, evil and its origins are therefore revealed ... The conquest by Paul Kagame, a plot of land after another without a response from us, ended up fueling his delusions of grandiosity to the point of reaching the heart of our great country, thus saving his own country under developed country! Not a Bedouin who respect itself, will let go without fighting, an oasis gained without a fight! Neither her children nor her family nor her friends can not understand a pseudo owner, ages later, come to claim any property! Kagame, smart as he is, has smelled the good deal and now knows that the success of his Machiavellian requires the maintenance of a permanent opposition between his people and ours. My friends, as long as peace will lack between us children of the Great Lakes, never again, we will know tranquility. I personally have no problem with the people of Rwanda. I count them also as friends, and brothers ... But unfortunately I also know that the patriotism in them, is as great as ours that is miserable. If they have been taught by Kagame, he’s god, we are likely never to be in agreements on endogenous causes of our endless quarrels. But if it is, however, still possible to issue this message of peace, through unconditionally neutralizing Kagame to the west and east, then we can win everything. Peace is a journey that, for his path requires the active participation of each stakeholder, involvement of ALL, ALL, without exception! Our people, yes, have everything to gain by being, living, making, and building together! With the combination of neighboring Tanzania, we would be the most beautiful region of the world ... Imagine starting transcontinental Indian Ocean in Dar-es-alam, through Tanzania to Dodoma in Tanganyika between a viaduct that joins the Congo and a communicating channel that connects the Atlantic by Boma ... Imagine this unprecedented commercial traffic agreeing the United Arab Emirates, Africa

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partant de l’océan Indien par Dar-es-alam, traversant la Tanzanie jusqu’à Dodoma reliant le Tanganika par un viaduc qui rejoint le Congo et une voie communicante qui connecte l’Atlantique par Boma… Imaginez ce trafic commercial sans précédent mettant d’accord les Emirats arabes unis, l’Afrique centrale et l’Amérique du sud… Non mes frères, nous ne sommes pas dans l’illusion d’un monde chimérique mais devant un projet certes pharaonique, mais réaliste du fait de nos possibilités. Oui, nous le pouvons et cela ne tient qu’à une volonté politique. Si nos représentants ne sont pas dignes d’incarner nos espérances, eh bien remplaçons-les ! Là, maintenant, TOUT DE SUITE… Levons-nous mes amis et marchons tant sur le Congo que vers le Rwanda(vers, et non SUR, j’insiste). Allons ensemble reconquérir à l’ouest notre pays volé, à l’est notre fraternité perdue et abusée ! Nous avons signé en 1960, le 30 juin, la résolution 1541 de l’ONU nous octroyant l’indépendance, la souveraineté et l’inviolabilité des frontières du grand CONGO ; cela est un irrévocable acquis ! Rappelons-le à ceux qui subitement, sont frappés de cécité ; ceux de qui nous n’attendons rien d’autre qu’un VETO... Car meme si pour construire l’Afrique nous n’avons besoin de personne, il est du devoir de ces messieurs de justifier la raison d’exister de l’Organisation des Nations Unies !!! Vous par contre mes frères, affranchissezvous du mutisme et de la myopie ! Ouvrez-les yeux et voyez comment tout est fait pour endormir l’esprit et aveugler les consciences !!! Le CONGO n’est ni à l’Angola, ni au Rwanda, ni à qui que ce soit, mais aux SEULS zaïrois ! Nul demain ne devra entreprendre de s’y aventurer sans représailles exemplaires… Pour qu’on en jouisse cependant, DIEU veut qu’avec nos frères, nous fassions enfin la paix ! C’est là, à mon sens, la condition sine qua non pour anticiper une balkanisation prochaine à la quelle, je le crains fort, nous ne pourrions faire face ! OUI, il faut, qu’au seul nom de l’amour, nous refassions la paix avec les notres, TOUS les notres ! A la tete de cette armée, JE VEUX ETRE VOTRE CANDIDAT ! S’il me faut me battre pour mon peuple, c’est contre kabila et kagamé que doit avoir lieu le combat, et non contre un peuple tout aussi soumis et régenté que le notre ! Les chiffres et les bilans sont là, le rwandais a autant que le congolais, souffert d’innommables cruautés. Et quand bien meme la paix impose des préalables qui exigent que nous nous parions à toutes éventualités, suivez mon regard, le ciel bleu au dessus des grands lacs est le meme pour tous ses peuples ! PEACE & LOVE.

and Central and South America ... No my brothers, we are not in the illusion of an imaginary world but certainly in front of a pharaonic project, but realistic because of our opportunities. Yes, we can and it is up to our political will. If our representatives are not worthy to embody our hopes, well let’s replace them! RIGHT NOW ... Let us rise and walk my friends both in Congo towrads Rwanda (towards, and not ON, I insist). Let’s come together to reclaim our stolen country’s west, east and abused lost fraternity! We signed in 1960, 30 June, the UN resolution 1541 granting us independence, sovereignty and inviolability of borders of the great Congo, this is an irrevocable granted action! Let us remember those who suddenly went blind and those from whom we expect nothing but a VETO ... For although to build Africa we do not need anybody, it is the duty of these men to justify the raison d’etre of the United Nations! Open your eyes and see how everything is done to numb the spirits and blind the minds! The Congo is not to Angola or Rwanda or to anyone, but to Zaire ONLY! No one shall undertake tomorrow to go swimming without reprisal... However, God wants us to enjoy peace with our brothers, at last! This, in my opinion, the sine qua non for anticipating a balkanization next to what, I’m afraid we could not keep up! YES, it is necessary that the very name of love, we refassions peace with ours, ALL ours! At the head of the army, I WANT TO BE YOUR CANDIDATE! If I have to fight for my people, it is against Kabila and Kagame that the fight must take place, and not against a people just as regimented and subject as ours! The numbers and balances are there, Rwanda has also suffered unspeakable cruelties, same as the Congo. And even if peace requires prerequisites that require us to bet on every eventuality, follow the blue sky above the great lakes, which is the same for all people! PEACE & LOVE.

“Mes amis, aussi longtemps qu’entre nous, enfants des grands lacs la paix ne sera ; jamais plus, quiétude nous ne connaitrons.”

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