Prof. Ide Ari, a renowned Professor and Executive Director of the Ide Advanced Imaging Laboratory of Kyoto University, Japan will conduct a collaborative visit at FU Sudan on 20-23 April 2012.‏

Prof. Ide Ari, a renowned Professor and Executive Director of the Ide Advanced Imaging Laboratory of Kyoto University, Japan will conduct a collaborative visit at Future University Sudan on 20-23 April 2012. He will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Faculty of Geoinformatics of Future University Sudan for an international exchange in academic, research and training in the field of digital image processing of cultural heritage, joint proposal development, among other scientific activities for mutual interests and benefits.

Ethiopian Dams Benefits Far Exceeds the Negative Impacts, Interview (2-2)

The difference between the Nile Basin countries over the Cooperative Framework Agreement have been a major concern both for the public and the Government and this was reflected by the large number of participants in the Forum organized by the Sudanese Lawyers Union in cooperation with the Ministry of Water Resources on Saturday 31st March 2012 on The Cooperative Framework Agreement between the Nile Basin Countries (CFA) and the Impact of the Secession of South Sudan on Sudan Water Share [...]

Orbits :Controversial Sergeant Salva Kiir Mayardit!

The President of the Republic of South Sudan is a contradictable and a headlong man acting as if he is still in the jungle.
It is obvious that Salva doesn’t weigh the situation.
Sergeant Salva Kiir Mayardit brushed aside calls to withdraw his army from the oil-rich region of Heglig after being asked to do so in order to avoid a return of war with the north.
Kiir was reacting to international calls from the African Union (AU), United Nations [...]

Karti Informs Ambassadors of European Union and China in Developments of South Sudan Aggression on Higlig

Khartoum, April 23 (SUNA) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Ahmed Karti, on Monday received the European Union Ambassador to Sudan and reviewed progress in the relations.
Karti has congratulated the European Union for its condemnation to the aggression of South Sudan and acquainted him with the current situation in the relation between South Sudan and Sudan.
The Foreign Minister and received the Ambassador of China to Sudan and reviewed progress of the bilateral relations on the background of [...]

Aftershock: The Next Economy and America’s Future

By Robert B. Reich – Random House Inc (2011) – Paperback – 192 pages – ISBN 0307476332

Updated for paperback publication, Aftershock is a brilliant reading of the causes of our current economic crisis, with a plan for dealing with its challenging aftermath. When the nation’s economy foundered in 2008, blame was directed almost universally at Wall Street bankers. But Robert B. Reich, one of our most experienced and trusted voices on public policy, suggests another reason for the meltdown. Our [...]

Ministry of Oil Proceeds with Deliberations on Oil Investment Blocks

Gms: Khartoum, April 25 (Smc)

The Ministry of Petroleum proceeded with deliberations regarding bids for the six oil blocks tendered for investment recently.
The minister of Oil confirmed the readiness of his ministry to develop Oil industries in the country, indicating the big rush to invest in the six investment blocks. In meeting with Ropnex Kyeung, the manager of Plynisr Overstate and PetroTrans, he renewed the readiness of the company to broaden its investments in Sudan and simultaneously commending the success [...]

Dalglish defends Reds displays

Gms: Fifa.com (PA) 25 April 2012

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists there is “nothing drastically wrong” despite another performance which drew a blank and resulted in yet more dropped points at home. Yesterday’s 1-0 defeat to West Brom, courtesy of Peter Odemwingie‘s 75th-minute goal completely against the run of play, was not one of those occasions where the Reds ran out of ideas against doughty opponents.

The Baggies survived a barrage, particularly in the second half, as Dalglish’s side had 28 shots [...]

Minister of Social Welfare Affirms Stability of Humanitarian Situation in Blue Nile State

Gms: Damazin, April 25 (SUNA)

The Minister of Social Welfare and Security, Amir Al-Fadil, affirmed that the humanitarian situation in the Blue Nile State is good and stable, excluding small parts that are under the control of the People’s Movement.
In a statement to SUNA, the minister pointed out that the humanitarian situation in South Kordofan State is witnessing improvement thanks to the efforts being exerted by the Commission for Humanitarian Aid, the Federal Higher Committee and the national organizations.
She [...]

Violence and abuse against women (3)

By A. S. Alkoronki

Sweden is considered as one of the most liberal and free Western countries in personal freedoms and behaviour. Let us see what happens there concerning abuse and violence against women:

The Swedish Government commissioned the Crime Victim Compensation and Support Authority (Brottsoffermyndigheten) to carry out a study of victims of men’s violence against women in that liberal country. The report which was published under the name: “Captured Queen: Men’s violence against women in “equal” Sweden – a prevalence [...]

SUST Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Lahore University, Pakistan (2012-04-18)‏

HE Prof. Hashim Ali Salim, the Vice-Chancellor of Sudan University of Science & Technology met in his office at SUST headquarters, (Western Campus), the Delegation of Lahore University, Pakistan, which included the Deputy Chairman and the Dean of the College of Radiology. The meeting was attended by Prof. Gadalla Elhassan, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Prof. Hammudi Ahmed Saeed, and Dr. Al-Safi Ahmed Abdullah, Dean of the College of Medical Radiologic [...]