The News Review:

- Praise for Sarkozy: ‘Mbeki being apologist’
- For African Migrants Europe Gets Further Away
- Cowichan man’s dreams of racing in famed Dakar Rally become…
- toolege to Perform at the Euro ld ‘Skuul’ Reunion
- Sunday’s gossip column

Praise for Sarkozy: ‘Mbeki being apologist’
Independent nline – Aug 26, 2007
In a bold gambit Mbeki has publicly praised French president Nicolas Sarkozy for a controversial speech he made about Africa in July in Senegal. Many Africans have branded the speech racist. Mbeki then went further by writing a personal letter to the conservative Sarkozy commending him for the speech. It is understood that Mbeki has written a similar letter to the new British prime minister Gordon Brown praising him for a speech he made about Africa and globalisation.

For African Migrants Europe Gets Further Away
New York Times – Aug 26, 2007
Spain has engaged in joint patrols with Morocco and Senegal confiscating boats before they sail and intercepting others that make it out to sea. Spain has also initiated programs praised by many advocacy groups that have opened up more legal ways to enter the country for immigrants who might otherwise make dangerous sea crossings. Italy’s job has been in many ways more difficult: Facing resistance in a Parliament it controls only narrowly the center-left government has not made any major changes in immigration procedures. And Libya the launching point for many of those heading to Italy is far less reliable than more democratic nations like Morocco or Senegal. Libya has in recent months however been more helpful possibly because it is working toward a closer relationship with Europe.

Cowichan man’s dreams of racing in famed Dakar Rally become…
Canada.com – Aug 26, 2007
The race takes place in January. Hatton’s wife and daughter will both be along for the ride as crew members on Team Destination Dakar.

toolege to Perform at the Euro ld ‘Skuul’ Reunion
Modern Ghana – Aug 26, 2007
A GREAT DAY AND PLACE FR LD SCHL MATES NEVER SEEN FR MANY YEARS. The Diasporan community saw Ghanafest in Chicago USA showcasing the Ghanaian culture to the world which had over 10000 attendees Then came the New York Picnic the Black Star and Senegal game in London UK. After the Black Star-Senegal game London is about to experience onE of the most talked about and anticipating Ghanaian event; The first ever Euro-Ghana Heritage & Reunion Festival. The Euro Ghana Heritage & Reunion Festival in collaboration with BE TV is the first of its kind event to take place in London. It happens on Sunday; August 26th at the Excel Center The concept and model of the event is quite simple Euro- Ghana will serve as a platform to unite all Ghanaians living in the Diaspora under one roof as we celebrate Ghana @ 50 as well as an opportunity for old school students to reunite and network among themselves. A key benefit of Euro-Ghana will offer the opportunity for old students to develop their associations which would be used to benefit its members and its schools. Some of objectives are as follows:To create more awareness of existing ld Students Associations thus expand the membership base of these associations.

Sunday’s gossip column
BBC News – Aug 26, 2007
(News of the World)West Ham are set to sign Blackburn midfielder Tugay. (Sunday Mirror)Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko is wanted by Major League Soccer chiefs in America. (Sunday Mirror)Birmingham are poised to sign Senegal star Amdy Faye from Charlton. (News of the World)Tottenham want Blackburn’s Morten Gamst Pedersen. (News of the World)Newcastle are set to land Atletico Madrid’s Peter Luccin in the next 48 hours. (News of the World)Birmingham are also closing in on midfielder Luccin. (Sunday Mirror)Middlesbrough could offload midfielder Jason Euell to Premiership rivals Sunderland.