The Africa News

UN welcomes condemnation of Italy for push-backs to Libya

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 07:21:57 GMT

United Nations has welcomed the judgment issued on 23rd February 2012 by the European Court of Human Rights, which ruled that it is a violation of human rights for a State to collectively expel migrants who are intercepted on the high seas.

Women shyer than men on social media except when it comes to brands

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 06:11:29 GMT

Women are shyer than men on social media except when it comes to which brands they like, a new Social Media Habits and Privacy Concerns Study from uSamp(TM) has revealed.

Italy respects Court’s rulling on push-backs to Libya

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:00:12 GMT

The sentence by the European Court of Human Rights condemning Italy for intercepting at sea and sending back to Libya Somalian and Eritrean migrants must be respected, Italian government has said.

Should Belen sell Sanremo panties for charity?

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:04:39 GMT

The international interest generated by the panties Belen Rodriguez wore at the just concluded Sanremo Music Festival leaves one wondering whether something could be done with those famous panties to help the needy.

Family and maternity allowances for 2012 revised

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:17:25 GMT

Due to the increase in the cost of living, the amounts to be given by City Councils as family allowance and maternity allowance have been increased.

Sexy bikinis create jobs for poor South Africans

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:51:36 GMT

MINX Bikini, a new fashion and lifestyle brand creates jobs for previously disadvantaged South Africans in Cape Town.

The company which specializes in sexy swimwear and lingerie, has just launched its online store - http://www.myminx.com.

"Chandra Pt. 1" by Josky Kiambukuta and TP OK Jazz

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:08:53 GMT

Rights bodies welcome condemnation of Italy for push-backs to Libya

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:48:55 GMT

Human rights organizations have welcomed the sentence against Italy for intercepting at sea and sending back to Libya Somalian and Eritrean migrants.

Italy condemned for push-backs to Libya

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:40:42 GMT

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Italy for intercepting at sea and sending back to Libya Somalian and Eritrean migrants who were trying to reach Italy.

Biometric residence permits introduced for more immigration categories

africanews@stranieriinitalia.it (stephen) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:01:10 GMT

From 29th February 2012, all applicants in the UK applying to stay in the country for more than six months will be required to obtain a biometric residence permit. This includes applicants for Indefinite Leave to Remain.