New African articles from May 2005

New African archives from May 2005

"You know Mr Smith, they have treated you like an African": in every era, William Wilberforces arise in Europe and stand by Africa through thick and thin. Harold Smith of Widbrook is undoubtedly one such character of our time. Not many people, European or otherwise, would sacrifice themselves for principles, values and a foreign continent. New African went to interview him.(Interview)
May 1, 2005... New African: Mr Smith, you had an opportunity to keep quiet and continue to be the golden boy you were. Even after you returned to the UK, the offers were still open. Why did you persist in speaking out, what was your motivation? ...

Burundi.(elections)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2005... Elections scheduled for this month have been delayed until no later than 19 August after regional leaders extended the mandate of current president, Domitien Ndayizeye. Under a current peace deal designed to bring 12 years of conflict to...

Spreading truths that are not in the gospels: were Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene an item? Read Dan Brown's book, The Da Vinci Code. It is, writes Brown, historical fact. On the record. Mary Magdalene was not a prostitute.(Not in Black or White)
May 1, 2005... Have you read "The Da Vinci Code"? I shouldn't worry about it if you haven't yet. Dan Brown's book is an incredible publishing phenomenon--name a figure that constitutes "bestseller" status in a territory and you will find that Mr Brown's book...