LUMUMBA is a gripping epic that dramatizes for the first time the rise and fall of legendary African leader Patrice Lumumba. When the Congo declared its independence from Belgium in 1960, the 36-year-old, self-educated Lumumba became the first Prime Minister of the newly independent state.

Foundation Green Ethiopia supports subsistence farmers in rural Ethiopia with afforestation. The cycle trees - forests - water - nutrition - life offer new perspectives and motivates farmer, women and youth associations to initiate their own projects. With great views from the stunning landscapes of Ethiopia and quotes from beneficiary farmers.

UK sorry for 'pervasive racism', after report finds 350,000 WWI troop deaths weren't commemorated

Toxic, Nuclear and Industrial waste dumped off the Somali coast by private interests.

Tankers and cargo ships from USA, Europe, Russia and Asia. were met with heroic resistance by Fishermen and local Militia's trying to protect the shoreline and the health of the population . But of course here in the west we didn't hear about the dumping of waste ... We only heard about how armed thugs were impeding commerce on the high seas. We will watch this unfolding situation with open eyes now. Go Somali Pirates

Full Title: Electronic Waste Dumping in Africa
Presenters: Lauren Johnson
Advised by: Steven Frysinger
Abstract: European countries such as Germany, Norway, and the UK along with the United States, China and Japan are creating more electronic waste than ever before. When electronics break or are replaced with a newer model, they are shipped by E-waste recycling companies to Africa and resold in markets at a discounted price. Unfortunately, many of the products arrive broken beyond repair and must be discarded. The electronics end up in countries like Agbogbloshie in Accra, Ghana where huge dumps of e-waste accumulate. The e-waste dumps are then scavenged by locals who hope to make money from the precious metals contained within the electronics. Sadly, this electronic waste is accompanied by a number of health and environmental problems due to the toxic chemicals present in many of the devices. The research conducted regarding electronic waste dumping in Africa involves analyzing current legislation dealing with the import and export of electronic waste as well as a life cycle analysis of electronics. It will be used to determine what steps can be taken to remediate electronic waste sites and prevent future electronic waste dumps.

from "Ptah, The El Daoud" (1970), Impulse Records.

Alice Coltrane - piano, harp ;
Pharoah Sanders - tenor saxophone, alto flute, bells (right channel) ;
Joe Henderson - tenor saxophone, alto flute (left channel) ;
Ron Carter - bass ;
Ben Riley - drums.

Written by Alice Coltrane.
Recorded at the Coltrane home studio, Dix Hills, New York on January 26, 1970.
Original sessions produced by Ed Michel.
Reissue produced by Michael Cuscuna.