572 Models of 10-12 week old babies to be laid out opposite Parliament to Commemorate the 43rd Anniversary of the Abortion Act 572 models of 10-12 week old babies will tomorrow, 27th October 2010, from 12:00 to 13:00 be laid out in Old Palace Yard, opposite the Houses of Parliament, to commemorate the 43rd Anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act.

Since the Act came into force in 1967, over 7,000,000 babies have died, with over 200,000 now being aborted every year in clinics in the UK, averaging 572* a day!

This act of remembrance will take the form of a vigil and has been organised by Christian Concern, on behalf of the churches. Nearby, at 13.15 at the Emmanuel Centre, the former Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Revd Michael Nazir-Ali will lead and speak at a Service of Lament.

The Africa Centre and the Centre for African Studies present

Nollywood: Beyond the Video Boom

A discussion on Nigeria ’s film and video industry & screenings
FRIDAY 29 October, 6pm @ SOAS, Room G3

In 2009, Nollywood - Nigeria ’s film and video industry- officially became the second largest producer of films in
the world, overtaking Hollywood but remaining behind Bollywood. Nollywood produces up to 2,000 low
budget films a year, which are consumed worldwide by Africans and non-Africans alike and the industry’s
global popularity keeps expanding.
However, Nigeria ’s movie industry at home finds itself at a critical cross-road. Dominated by an informal
economy and a straight-to-video distribution strategy which does not benefit the producers or directors of the
films, Nollywood is facing a crisis. What is the future for Nollywood? Already, new economic and distribution
strategies are emerging and the industry is changing, preparing to have a bigger stake in the world cinema
stage.
Our panel of speakers will look at the new tendencies in Nollywood while exploring the reasons behind the
industry’s paradoxical situation: its current crisis at home and its increasing popularity abroad.
This event will also screen a documentary on Nollywood (Welcome to Nollywood) and a “Nollywood-in-
London” film (Whirlwind at Millbank) directed by one of our panel speakers, Adekunle Detokunbo-Bello.

Speakers:
Adekunle Detokunbo-Bello – academic and Nollywood actor and director.
Moses Babatope – special projects manager for Nollywood at the Odeon Cinema in Greenwich .
Alessandro Jedlowski – PhD student at the University of Naples “L’Orientale” writing his thesis on Nollywood.

Event programme:
18:00: Arrival
18:15: Screening of Welcome to Nollywood documentary by Jemie Meltzer
19:15: Panel discussion
20:00: Screening of Whirlwind at Millbank
20:15: Q&A with director Adekunle Detokunbo-Bello

Address:
Room G3, School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square , London WC1H 0XG

THIS EVENT IS FREE. To reserve your place, please email sheila@businessofculture.com

A Press Statement issued by the Ministry of
Information has exposed the UN Food and Agriculture
Organization’s (FAO) statement
that famine and starvation is
mounting at the global level. It is
shameful that lie-disseminating
networks posted such a claim in
which media outlets subsequently
reported as it is and have tried to place Eritrea among
the ranks of those countries hard-hit by famine.
The Press Statement indicated that the shameful
blackmail has come at a time when Eritrea is reaping
bumper harvest in 2010 and has succeeded in ensuring
reliable food supply for 2011. It further stated that
although Eritrea has not yet achieved a lasting food
security, it has been ages since it freed itself from the
‘club’ of food aid seekers. (For full details of the
Statement refer www.shabait.com)
President hold talks with Yemeni Foreign Minister
President Isaias Afwerki on 21 October 2010 received
and held talks with the Yemeni Foreign Minister, Dr.
Abubaker Abdalla Al-
Khurbi. During the
meeting at the State
Palace, the Yemeni
official delivered a
message to President
Isaias from President Ali
Abdalla Saleh of Yemen.
The message concerns the special relations existing
between Eritrea and Yemen and highlights the need for
fostering cooperation and coordination on the part of
the two sisterly countries. (www.shabait.com)
Eritrea and Saudi Arabia cooperation agreement
Eritrea and Saudi Arabia concluded a cooperation
agreement on 19 October 2010.
The accord was signed by Foreign Minister Osman
Saleh on the Eritrean side, and Dr. Nezar Bin Ubied
Medeni, Minister of State in the Saudi Foreign
Ministry, on the side of Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the
two Ministers conducted extensive discussion on
strengthening bilateral relations in diverse sectors.
Seminar For Eritreans In Jeddah And Riyadh
The Eritrean Foreign Minister, Mr. Osman Saleh,
conducted seminars for nationals residing in Jeddah
and Riyadh regarding the objective situation in the
Homeland as well as the ongoing development
endeavours. During the seminar Mr. Osman
commended the contribution of the Eritrean
communities towards the national development drive,
and called on them to enhance their participation.
The Eritrean Festivals in Jeddah and Riyadh were
conducted in patriotic zeal. (www.shabait.com)
Donation for Education in nomadic lifestyle
The Sudanese Council for Educational Development
regarding nomadic lifestyle extended material donation
to Eritrean counterpart on 21 October 2010 at the
town of Arbateasher. The donation was made in line
with the agreement reached between the Eritrean
Ministry of Education and the Sudanese institution.
The donation would make due contribution in the
Eritrea endeavors to develop educational opportunity
for nationals leading a nomadic lifestyle.
The donation includes a full set of educational material
to 1,000 students, 50 mobile solar energy devices and
30 tents for conducting classes in areas inhabited by
nationals leading a nomadic pattern of life.
(www.shabait.com)
Promoting Women's Participation: NUEW
Congress
The NUEW (National Union of Eritrean Women)
conducted its 1st congress on October 22 in which the
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