By Semsem Mbegu

For the first time in history, Muammar Gaddafi, one of the most respected African  leader, is visiting Italy.

The elegant; ageless ruler is meeting with 700 selected business Italian women who are eager to listen to his wisdom.

As usual, the colonel is being escorted by women bodyguards and is expected to live in his tent.

Colonel Gaddafi was greeted by Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi as he arrived today.

By Semsem Mbegu

Today, Obama was in Africa to deliver the most expected talk of the year.

This talk could have had two reactions: create more hatred or unite the world. The world have come suddenly to realize that Obama is one of the best speakers ever. The  speech was a full success among Muslims, even the opposition confessed that he tried hard.

During the talk, he mentionned a new beginning, quoting the Koran and the Bible. He offered unity, dignity , justice, progress and mutual respect.  He touched subjects that are in the hearts of most Muslims nowadays.

Salim Mustafa, a student  from Cairo said that Obama's talk opened the hearts of many on this day.

Osama Bin Laden's tape did not create the effect it was intended to. Muslim are opening the way to Obama, considering him friendlier than George Bush.

Will Obama unite the world and bring the "peace and security" that he announced on the day he was elected? Let us watch and see...

By Bwanga A.

The world is saddened by the mysterious disappearance of the Flight AF 447. The plane originated from the international Airport of Rio De Janeiro on Sunday and it was flying to Paris, France. It is believed that this Air France-KLM Airbus lost control close to the African coasts.

Among the 228 passengers were 4 Africans: 2 Moroccans, 1 South African and 1 Gambian. All Together 32 nations were on board of the plane, most of them French and Brazilians.

Among the first reasons announced were terrorist hijack and the bad weather, the first reason was immediately dismissed by French officials who are now confirming that the weather caused the plane to loose control.

Many nations still hope that somewhere on the surface of the ocean at least a few survivals will be found.To help with the search; France, Spain, Senegal, Guinee and  Brazil Sent out many planes on the ocean. Brazil alone sent out seven air force planes and three naval ships.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that the Chances of finding any survivors are "very slim."

By Jensen Smith

Obama believes in no God and has no specific religion. The Pope is  supposed to be the highest spiritual leader, but the world listens more to Obama than to the pope.

Obama believes in abortion, supports the embryonic stem-cell research, while the pope and the catholic church opposes completely. In his talk at a Catholic university, Obama said exactly what catholics wanted to hear. They accepted his speech, and the critics said that this was one of his best speech ever.

The pope, however, is not a good talker. Whenever he speaks, he creates more ennemies. For example, his latest speech in Africa about condoms has created opposition and bitter reactions from all countries including his own, Italy. The pope went as far as offending some Africans while he refused a gift given to him by the pygmies (in Africa you cannot refuse a gift or leave it behind as the pope did.)

In Africa, Obama is one of the 3 most admired personalities. It is a sin to criticize him because he is a role model for youth and for all African leaders.The pope is loosing his power. Many scandals from the church including child molestation and the fact that he was involved in the Nazi youth induce many Africans to doubt about him. They are criticizing him.

The last round is the Internet. Obama with the white house are on You Tube, Twitter and Myspace. The pope has tried to do the same to compete. The results are showing that many Africans will rather visit the Obama page than the Vatican one.

AfricaMatata.com suggests that the pope learns from Obama.