African documentation: CNN African Voices – Zambia’s first Prime Minister and President Kenneth Kaunda tells CNN how he campaigned for Nelson Mandela’s release. CNN TV Channel.

Film-makers Baff Akoto and Simon Laub speak to CNN’s Kate Giles about the problems and potential of African football.

East african Ethiopian interview: This week Tadias TV highlights international model Maya Gate Haile. The Ethiopian-born model grew up in Holland before relocating to New York where her fashion modeling career has flourished. She is represented by the world’s top modeling agencies including IMG, Elite and Ford.

The choice to become a model as a teenager was a tough, personal decision for Maya. Her parents, who migrated to the Netherlands when she was 13, pushed their daughter to focus on learning a new language, excelling in school, and perhaps consider becoming a doctor or a nurse.

“For a long time I had [modeling] on my mind, but I could not bring it home,” Maya says. And those who saw the tall, somewhat shy, and elegant girl with an infectious smile would often remark “Are you a model?” At 20 Maya finally decided to tell her decision to her family.

“My brother was really shocked: ‘You’re going to be a model? Are you kidding me?’” But Maya took the opportunities before her and delved into the world of fashion. As much as she loves her work, Maya points out that modeling for her is not “a final destination.”

“I love modeling because from modeling you can become something else,” she says with enthusiasm. She points out that one can grow from the networking opportunities modeling affords and get involved in art, film, photography and other ventures. “It is not only about modeling,” she emphasizes.

On a lighter note, we asked Maya about her hobbies including basketball with her husband Chef Entrepreneur and Author Marcus Samuelsson. “Who wins when the two of you play?” “I always win,” Maya says with a smile, “but you have to ask [Marcus]. He should tell you about it.” In the couples interview last summer Marcus confirmed her side of the story. “She kicks my ass in basketball!”

Read more and watch Tigist Selam’s conversation with Model Maya Haile at Tadias.com. Source: Youtube Channel of Tadiasmagazine.

East african documentation: African Voices CNN Report about Paul Rusesabagina, saved the lives of 1,200 people during the Rwandan genocide in 1994 but tells CNN he’s no hero. CNN Video Report.

Press TV Africa Today – Polygamy ban in Malwai Part 1 of 3

Press TV Africa Today – Polygamy ban in Malwai Part 2 of 3

Press TV Africa Today – Polygamy ban in Malwai Part 3 of 3

Polygamy ban in Malwai: An insensitivity to African and Islamic culture?

East african news uganda – An exclusive, extended interview with David Bahati, the Ugandan member of parliament who introduced the anti-gay bill calling for use of the death penalty. Correspondent Mariana van Zeller asks Bahati about his reaction to President Obama’s and Rev. Rick Warren’s condemnation of the bill, how he would respond if had a gay family member, and his belief that Uganda may have been chosen by God to fight this “spiritual battle.”

East african voices report of Betlehem Alemu an fantastic ethiopian shoe designer – recycling material into new shoes.

East african Kenyan CNN Anchor Isha Sesay – African Voices from NTV Kenya.