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China's southern island of Hainan is a playground for the country's rich offering tropical beaches, glitzy resorts and luxury apartments. As billions of dollars are flooding into the island, real estate prices are soaring, so much that the island's original residents say they can not afford to live there anymore. Al Jazeera's Melissa Chan reports. June 26, 2010
Citizens of Guinea about the upcoming elections
In this video Africanews.com reporter Youssouf Bah talks to people in the streets of Conakry to hear their opinion about the upcoming elections. "I will vote for everyone who brings food and money. If you feed the ppor they will always think about you."
China bets big on Guinea's bauxite - 08 Nov 09
China is proving an important trade partner for the west African nation of Guinea. While Guinea's military rulers are facing sanctions from the African Union and others in the international community, China's recently committed to a $7bn mining and oil exploration deal. Al Jazeera's Yvonne Ndege, reporting from the mining town of Sangaredi, says Chinese investment in bauxite mining - which accounts for 95 per cent of Guinea's total economy - has come to the aid of an industry threatened by EU sanctions. The sanctions include bans on travel and the freezing of assets held outside Guinea by the military leaders, who seized power in a coup after the death of Lansana Conte, the president, last December. They were imposed after troops opened fire on September 28 at a rally in a stadium, in the capital, Conakry, where protesters were urging Moussa Dadis Camara, the country's military leader, not to stand in presidential elections planned for January.
Guinea: Open Debates Pending Open Elections
Guinea, Conakry has arrived at a place in its history that may define its plight for years to come. It is the time of a call for a fair and transparent election process. Many are involved in the preparations. Debates in cities and villages are engaging tough questions and the people are learning with each other. Witness this historical landscape at the dawn of an upcoming 2009 election. Follow commentary on www.zaley.info and other news sources about Guinea.
Ramallah's 'need for speed'
An all female motor-racing team is challenging stereotypes in the West Bank. The 'Speed Sisters' have been rally-driving in Ramallah for more than a year. Al Jazeera's Bernard Smith reports. June 26, 2010
Al Jazeera English: A Force For Democracy In Guinea
06/26/2010 - As Guinea prepares for its first presidential election since independence from France more than half a century ago, the West African nation's security forces are being called on to hep democracy rather than supress it. Dadis Camara, an army captain, seized power following the death of Lansana Conte, the country's president, in December 2008. Less than a year later his troops crushed an opposition rally, killing more than 150 civilians. But now a 16000-strong gendarmerie and police force has been formed to supervise the elections that it is hoped will lead to a stable civilian government. Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons reports from the capital, Conakry.
Bangladeshi labourers demand more pay
Tens of thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers demanding higher salaries were met with rubber bullets and tear gas during a recent protest ooutside Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Garment workers are currently paid a minimum of just $24 a month following a 2006 agreement among manufacturers, unions and the government, but business is booming piling increasing amounts to work onto employees. They are calling for the minumum wage to be increased to $70, but manufacturers say their profits are being squeezed as shoppers seek a bargain amid the global economic downturn. Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports. June 26, 2010
Equatorial Guinea Advances Relations With International Community During Egypt Visit
MALABO, Republic of Equatorial Guinea, June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As part of Equatorial Guinea's (Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial) efforts to advance its relations with the international community, an Equatorial Guinea Delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Pastor Micha Ondo Bile, made an official visit to Egypt on June 10-12th.
Equatorial Guinea Enhancing Public Education With Improvement of Teaching Force
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Equatorial Guinea Enhancing Public Health Services with State of the Art Medical Center
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South Korea Increases Investment In Equatorial Guinea
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Guinea Pigs - a Cute Little Pet Living a Lie
True or false: Guinea pigs are small, hybrid animals that have been cultivated and cross-bred from wild pigs originally captured on the island of New Guinea The fact that this animal was originally cross-bred in the laboratory to establish a pig breed that was both of friendly disposition and small enough to keep as a house pet, is the reason that the guinea pig still remains associated with labs in most of our minds today
Equatorial Guinea Makes Finals at 2010 Youth Olympic Games
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MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea's (Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial) Minister of Agriculture and Forestry and National President of the Youth Federation of the Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE), Nguema Obiang Mangue, has been attending and supporting the women's soccer matches at the Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games in an effort to promote and support culture and sports in his country.
Equatorial Guinea President Pledges Legal Reform
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Equatorial Guinea (Republica de Guinea Ecuatorial) President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo pledged to reform legal institutions in a historic speech at the 2010 Global Forum in Cape Town, South Africa.
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