When he was young he had fun putting on make-up on his sisters and his mother. Today he is a successful fashion designer, trying to promote Africa’s richness and diversity through his breathtaking designs. Alphadi, despite his father’s wish to work in business followed his passion. Today he is the chairman of the Federation of African fashion designers, organizes exhibitions all over the world and has his own label. Read more about his views in an article published in The New African Woman or check his homepage for pictures of his creations. (Photo from www.alphadi.net)

Ever considered just going to a gallery and soak yourself in some art? For relaxation and inspiration? This is a great chance: since yesterday, Ahmed Abushariaa exhibits his works at Tulifanya Gallery in Kampala (Hannington Road, opposite Crested Towers). He studied art in Sudan, stayed in Kenya and Germany before making Uganda his home.
People from around the world have admired his works (Danes and Gemans this year) - but will you? You can give them a try till 10 December.

There is nothing like being hit by a coin thrown by a fan when you are celebrating a goal. Chelsea’s Didier Drogba could not take it and threw it back after he had shown the Burnley fans the middle finger in a Carling cup game they lost. Now the hot tempered player is up for a possible ban from the English FA. Its true Drogba puts the game into disrepute but for the hooligans who take pride in hitting players, there is need to tame them. BBC SPORTS has more. (Photo by Timesonline)

You can imagine the exam fever being worsened by the presence of mean looking Mugabe’s army men. Pupils in Zimbabwe have had to sit their exam papers under strict supervision from army men after headmasters failed to get teachers and resorted to the clan chiefs, youth and army personnel. Too bad for the long necked students who did not read their books. AllAfrica has more

Listen to this interview of the former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan. He talks about current African leaders and conflicts including the events in Kenya and Zimbabwe. He also condemns African leaders who rewrite their country’s constitiutions to prolong their stay in power. Does that sound like a familiar move to Ugandans? Listen to the whole interview on BBC Africa. (Photo from BBC)

Dorothy Kweyu of The Daily Nation was taken aback by a video clip sent by a friend via email, showing a boy and a girl not older than 10 years and dancing as they watched a porn movie. With the media pushing on a sex culture now days, it’s tough times for parents as they fight teenage pregnancies. What do you think should be done to avoid terrible consequences to children.

There is no better time to be an animal in Tanzania than now. After withstanding unending abuse and no proper care from their owners, every animal in Tanzania is now free as the National Assembly has passed the Animal Welfare Act, 2008 Bill that safeguards the rights and welfare of animals, especially domestic ones. Talk of animal empowerment, hmm! the world is changing. Arusha Times has more on this.

Thousands of refugees escaping from battle-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo are trapped at the border after being barred from entering Uganda. Refugees who include women, the elderly and the mostly young children are camped about 5 kilometers from the Ishasha border post ready to enter Uganda to escape from the fighting in their own county. Bwogi Buyera has more on this. (photo from BBC Africa)

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela has paid tribute to singing legend Miriam Makeba, who has died aged 76 after a concert in Italy. She was the “mother of our struggle” and “South Africa’s first lady of song” Mr Mandela said. Makeba became a symbol of the fight against apartheid and spent three decades abroad after South Africa’s government revoked her passport. Mr Mandela said her haunting melodies gave voice to the pain of exile. “She… richly deserved the title of Mama Afrika,” BBC Africa has more.

Tanzania is the only East African country that gives out loans to University students to help them meet their food and accommodation needs. The government introduced student loans through direct lending from the ministry of higher education. However a team of students from Dar es Salaam University College of Education protested this week saying the Government is capable of giving more than the fraction they are giving out. University students are the most untrustworthy group to give loans, especially when you consider women and beer! IPP MEDIA has more on this