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Sex “GOOGLE” Tops African searches on the internet

A new tool by Google reveals how Africans use the Internet. Not being a surprise, "sex" is one of the most searched words in the Internet, but it may come as an embarrassment to many Muslim countries that their citizens are the world's most frequent digital sex searchers; in particular North Africans. But also in sub-Saharan Africa, "sex" is among the most popular searches. The Google Trends tool also reveals Africa's most popular celebrities and potential markets for African products. more....

DR CONGO
Vote counting begins in DR Congo

An official result is not expected for some weeks. Votes are being counted in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after the first multiparty election in 40 years. Full results of Sunday's polls are not expected for weeks. The elections were aimed at ending a long civil war, with 32 candidates, including incumbent Joseph Kabila, contesting the presidency. more....

MOZAMBIQUE
CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2006 Awards

Oshunkeye won the overall award for his TELL Magazine article "Niger's Graveyard of the Living," which was chosen from among 1,530 entries from 43 nations across the African continent. He was one of 21 finalists at the awards ceremony Saturday night in Maputo. He also was the category winner of the MKO Abiola Print Journalist Award.CNN International managing director Chris Cramer and Nolo Letele, chief executive of MultiChoice South Africa, presented Oshunkeye with the award. more....

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