Tag: africa

African peace activist visits Scotland

Deadline News Journalist - June 10, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A LEGENDARY peace activist who battled for independence and equality in Africa arrived in Edinburgh yesterday at the start of a five-day...

Desmond Tutu receives honorary degree

Deadline News Journalist - May 27, 2009

Pictures by Stuart Cobley By Cara Sulieman EDINBURGH University students celebrated their degrees with a famous fellow graduate yesterday. Archbishop Desmond Tutu received an honorary degree from...

Puppets to educate children on HIV

Deadline News Journalist - May 13, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A BRITISH-based couple have teamed up with the creators of the Muppets to educate children in Africa about HIV and Aids. Johnie McGlade,...

Scots student racing at Grand National

Deadline News Journalist - March 30, 2009

By Cara Sulieman AN EDINBURGH student is getting the perfect birthday present - racing at the Grand National this weekend.Rosanagh Robertson celebrated her 23rd birthday...