Aga Khan in Côte d’Ivoire – Filtisac Plant Visit May 6, 2008
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FILTISAC S. A. was established in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, West Africa in 1965 under the network of IPS WA (Industrial Promotion Services, West Africa), an Institution of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED).
AKFED’s mandate is to promote economic development projects which raise the standard of living and contribute to economic development in countries in the developing world. FILTISAC is located in Abidjan. It is installed on an area of land of approximately 102 acres, comprising of the factory, raw material and finished goods warehouses, the offices, the socio-medical structures, the sport facilities and residential accommodation. – source.
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His Highness the Aga Khan visiting the medical clinic at Filtisac that serves employees and their family members. |
His Highness the Aga Khan inspecting polypropylene bags produced by Filtisac. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan reviewing new extrusion machinery at the polyethylene plant at Filtisac. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan touring the jute bag manufacturing plant at Filtisac. |
Angolan Diplomat Meets with His Highness the Aga Khan May 2, 2008
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Angola Press: Côte d`Ivoire: Angolan Diplomat Meets Winner of Nobel Prize in Economics
Abidjan, 05/02 – The Angolan ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Gilberto Buta Lutucuta met last Thursday in Abidjan city, with his highness, Aga Khan, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, who expressed his desire to visit the country.
At the occasion, Aga Khan said he wants to visit Angola with the intention to carry out a research, and as he has done in other countries, apply a rural development programme, with the installing of a micro-credit system.
In Côte d’Ivoire, where he paid a visit of some days, the winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, was received by the Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo, and signed last Wednesday, a convention to install the first micro-credit agency, in Abidjan.
The international community decided to attribute the Nobel Prize in economics, to the Asian, Aga Khan, for the creation and installing of micro-credit, in the framework of his fight against poverty in rural areas.
To fight poverty in Côte d’Ivoire (formerly Ivory Coast), His Highness the Aga Khan will inject nearly 9 billion Francs May 1, 2008
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Translated via Google / Source: L’Intelligent D’Abidjan
He arrived in Abidjan during the morning of Monday, April 28, 2008, His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary imam of Shiite Ismaili Muslims and businessman, is very interested in the field of micro-finance in Côte d’Ivoire . At the Presidential Palace, he realized that interest by signing a convention for the first agency of micro-finance in Côte d’Ivoire.
As a prelude to the Convention, which authorizes the establishment of a microfinance institution in Côte d’Ivoire, close associates of His Highness the Aga Khan exchanged with the press during the day Tuesday, April 29. Jacques Toureille, Director General of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance, Kris Janowski, Director of Communication and secretary and Ferid Nandjee, representative of the AKDN (Aga Khan Development Network) in West Africa, explained the Journalists at stake and the goal by His Highness.
Aga Khan will open the first agency of micro-finance of Cote d`Ivoire April 30, 2008
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Cooperation / His Highness Karim Khan Aga in Abidjan
Abidjan.net – April 29, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008. On a visit to our country, the head of the Ismaili community met with President Laurent Gbagbo
ABIDJAN – The AKDN (Aga Khan Development Network), one of the largest private development networks in the world, announced Tuesday the opening in September of the first agency of micro-finance Côte d’Ivoire to ” contribute to the fight against poverty “.
Aga Khan Development Network: After industry, microfinance now in Côte d’Ivoire April 30, 2008
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Translated via Google, Source: Fratmat.info
Last update: 28 Apr 2008 – 23:08 GMT
The prince is visiting since yesterday in Abidjan. He was received by the Head of State.
The Head of State, Laurent Gbagbo, had a meeting yesterday afternoon with His Highness the Aga Khan. The two statesmen discussed the regional situation and economic reconstruction in Côte d’Ivoire. The Head of State of Côte d’Ivoire has explained to his guest areas where he wanted to see it, “said the Aga Khan at the end of the meeting. “Our two teams will speak to stop something in the economic, social and the fight against poverty,” he added. Prior to these discussions, the Aga Khan said at a press conference held upon his arrival at the airport Felix Houphouet Boigny he is convinced that the best way to have a result on development is work on different areas simultaneously instead devote himself to one.
In a state visit to Cote d’Ivoire for three days, Aga Khan explained that the step of Abidjan is part of a journey that began in countries where its network has a strong presence to take stock of their activities and possibly extend to other areas. “I wanted to visit all the countries that are important for the institution (the Aga Khan network). I just finished a visit to the USA and now go to India and Bangladesh. I will go to Central Asia later this year. So I would like to end this year having made the point in all countries where we have important interests, “he explained.
Aga Khan Development Network: 3.5 billion francs in microfinance in Côte d’Ivoire April 30, 2008
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Translated via Google, Source: fratmat.info
Last update: 29 Apr 2008 – 22:39 GMT
The state visit by Prince was marked by a strong commitment to continue the fight against poverty.
The 14th micro-finance agency of the Aga Khan Network (RAK) will be installed in Côte d’Ivoire. Last Tuesday, an agreement setting the “tool of development and fight against poverty” was signed under the co-patronage the Head of State Laurent Gbagbo and His Highness the Aga Khan.
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Leon Monnet, representing the Minister of Economy and Finance, and Mr. Jacques Toureille, Director General of the Aga Khan Agency for Microfinance, have initiated the agreement respectively on behalf of Côte d’Ivoire and RAK.
At the end of the ceremony, Mr. Toureille told the press that the convention that his group has signed with the Ivorian government in Cote d’Ivoire will govern the operations of their institution. It is a fairly standard agreement which is prepared on a model that governs all micro-finance institutions in the sub-region. “This is a standard agreement, but our institution is not a standard. We intend to do something exceptionally important for this country, “he said.
Signing of a finance convention for a micro finance agency between Ivorian government and Aga Khan April 30, 2008
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Jacques Toureille (L), director general dof PAMF-CI, Aga Khan group in Ivory Coast signs with Ivorian minister of Mine and Energy Leon Monet (R) signs document as Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (up-R) and Prince Aga Khan (up-L) are pictured on April 29, 2008 at presidential palace in Abidjan during signing of a finance convention for a micro finance agency between Ivorian government and Aga Khan
Jacques Toureille (L), director general dof PAMF-CI, Aga Khan group in Ivory Coast shakes hands with Ivorian minister of Mine and Energy Leon Monet (R) as Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (up-R) and Prince Aga Khan (up-L) applaud on April 29, 2008 at presidential palace in Abidjan during signing of a finance convention for a micro finance agency between Ivorian government and Aga Khan.
Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (R) and Prince Aga Khan at presidential palace in Abidjan April 30, 2008
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Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (R) and Prince Aga Khan are pictured on April 29, 2008 at presidential palace in Abidjan during signing of a finance convention for a micro finance agency between Ivorian government and Aga Khan
Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (L) welcomes Prince Aga Khan on April 29, 2008 April 30, 2008
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Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo (L) welcomes Prince Aga Khan on April 29, 2008 at presidential palace in Abidjan ahead of signing of a finance convention for a micro finance agency between Ivorian government and Aga Khan.
Aga Khan Award for Architecture seminar in Ouagadougou – Capital of Burkina Faso April 29, 2008
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AKDN/Arnhel de Serra – April 26-28 2008 – In addition to official meetings with President Blaise Compaoré, His Highness the Aga Khan spoke at a special Aga Khan Award for Architecture seminar in Ouagadougou that was held to celebrate three past Burkinabé recipients of the Award.
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His Highness the Aga Khan speaking in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, at the seminar to celebrate the local recipients of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. |
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Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya at the Aga Khan Award for Architecture seminar in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, held to celebrate the local recipients of the Award. |
Farrokh Derakshani, Director of the Aga Khan Award, with His Highness the Aga Khan and representatives of the Ministry of Culture looking at exhibition panels on the work of the AKAA. |
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Microfinance agency launched in Cote d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast April 29, 2008
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In addition to official meetings, His Highness was in Cote d’Ivoire to launch the Première Agence de Microfinance (PAMF), which is to start operations in the areas of Boundiali and Dianra in northern Côte d’Ivoire. It joins two sister microfinance institutions, in Mali and Burkina Faso, which were launched in 2006. PAMF will serve disadvantaged communities through a network that is expected to grow to over eight branches by 2012. Loans are primarily intended for income-generating activities, and are designed to improve agricultural productivity, acquire livestock and establish small enterprises in rural and urban areas.
Speech delivered by His Highness the Aga Khan at the ceremony of inauguration of the Great Mosque of Mopti April 29, 2008
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AKDN 24 April 2008
Bismillah-hir-Rahmanir-Rahim
Mr President,
Ministers,
Regional Governor,
Mr Mayor,
Village chiefs and dignitaries of Komoguel, Imam of the Mosque
Honoured guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Asalaam-o-aleikum
I am delighted today to be able to inaugurate the newly-restored Great Mosque of Mopti, also known as Komoguel Mosque, and to be able later to visit the various projects currently underway to improve the environment in the historic district of Komoguel.
I should like to extend special thanks to the President of the Republic and the Minister for Territorial Administration and Local Community Affairs for their presence here today and for the support given by the government, regional authorities, the Mayor, Mr Oumar Bathily, the town council, and the Komoguel Local Development Committee to this project.
The significance of this project extends far beyond the physical restoration of the architectural structure of the mosque.
The history of the Ummah has reason to remember the prestige and influence of Mali ’s great mosques. At the height of the empire, in the eighth century, it was from these great seats of learning, these veritable centres of intellectual and spiritual activity, that Islam spread across Africa . It is therefore an immense privilege for me to be able restore these magnificent mosques. Here in Mopti, and in Djenne or Timbuktu, the great tradition of earth building has been revived and the skills acquired can henceforth be put into practice in the construction of all earth buildings, whether intended for religious or secular purposes
The work of revitalising the mosques is gradually being extended to their surrounding neighbourhoods to include all residential accommodation situated in the shadow of the minarets. How wonderfully symbolic it is that the outcome of efforts to restore the mosques should be to improve the quality of life of the people whose lives follow the same rhythm as theirs!
The restoration of the Great Mosque of Mopti is the fruit of close collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and the National Cultural Heritage Department (DNPC), the regional and local authorities, the Mosque Committee and the Aga Khan Trust for Culture, and of the dedication of numerous professionals and craftspeople from architects and conservation experts to stone masons, brick-makers, plasterers, metal workers, potters and electricians.
This project has made it possible to combine modern heritage conservation techniques with the processes and materials traditionally employed in the construction of earth buildings. The participation in the project of the few stone masons who still practise banco pourri has meant that more than 30 young people have been trained in this traditional technique, thus ensuring that is handed down to the next generation.
This is especially relevant in Mali where there is a danger that traditional artisans will gradually disappear, taking with them the skills and knowledge accumulated by previous generations of builders. Hence, restoring this important monument has provided the opportunity to perpetuate a tradition and also to ensure the future conservation of built heritage with appropriate techniques, competently applied.
Many other buildings and villages constructed out of earth which may be less visible but are nonetheless significant in the context of the region are awaiting inspection and urgent protection and will require considerable cooperation on the part of national institutions and international organisations. It is encouraging to know that Mali has been selected to host this year’s international Terra conference on earth architecture. In the next few years, the AKTC plans to contribute to this international effort, not only by restoring important buildings but also, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, setting up a national list of earth structures, a move that is becoming increasingly urgent in view of the increasing deterioration of the country’s earth architecture heritage and the dangers it faces.
In parallel to the restoration of the Great Mosque, the Trust has, in collaboration with Mopti’s local community and other AKDN agencies, launched a pilot project to improve the quality of life of people living in the immediate neighbourhoods, by responding to some of their most pressing needs. The AKTC s’ initial commitment is to improve access to water and to an upgraded sewage network and to put in place social development, vocational training and micro-finance projects.
While these environmental management programmes centring on the mosques are designed to ensure that the whole population will benefit from an improved quality of life, the work nevertheless forms part of a more global vision of urban development.
Indeed, my fear is that urban modernisation will lead to an increase in property speculation and the uncontrolled development of tourist infrastructures which will eventually swallow up the mosques within the urban fabric. Sadly, we see that in many large Muslim cities, the minarets of our mosques, those towering symbols of our faith from the top of which the call to prayer rings out, are lost amid blocks of local authority housing, drowned out by the hubbub of the city.
My hope is that the regeneration of the areas around the mosques will mean the preservation and protection of the heritage of our glorious past which deserves our respect and admiration.
And it is our duty as Muslims to contribute to and to encourage this effort, as the Holy Qu’ran reminds us by commanding us to leave the world in a better condition than that in which we received it, and instructing us to help one another in the performance of good works.
Thank you.
Speech by His Highness the Aga Khan following the presentation of the title of Honorary Citizen of the Islamic Community of Timbuktu and an honorary doctorate from the University of Sankoré April 29, 2008
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24 April 2008
Bismillahh-ir-Rahmanir-Rahim
Minister, General Kafougouna Koné,
Regional Governor, Colonel Mamadou Togola,
Mayor Ould Mahmoud,
Imam ben Essayouti of the Djingareyber Mosque,
Imams of the Sankoré and Sidi Yahya Mosques,
Grand Qadi of Timbuktu,
Honoured guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Asalaam-o-aleikum
Allow me first of all to thank Minister Koné, Mayor Said Ould Mahmoud, and Imam ben Essayouti for their very kind words.
I should also like to express my thanks to the alumni, students and scholars of Timbuktu for presenting me with these honours. I am also grateful to the Governor and citizens of the city for the warm welcome extended to me and my family.
I have precious memories of my last visit to Timbuktu during which you presented me with the title of “Honorary Citizen” which I bear with very great pride. At the same time, I feel extremely humble, since there can be no greater honour than to be accorded citizenship of a city that has always been renowned for its dedication to the quest for knowledge.
Amid such a worthy and learned gathering I am reminded of the verses of the Holy Qur’an in which Allah reminds us that He gives the blessing of wisdom to whoever He wills, but only those with intelligence remember that He has done so.
My most sincere prayer is that I, my fellow citizens of Timbuktu and my brothers and sisters in Islam can continue our journey to bring greater wisdom and understanding to all.
For a thousand years, Timbuktu has been a town noted for its hospitality. Here, the desert and the River Niger converge and travellers arriving from across the Sahara have found a friendly welcome and an environment of knowledge and profound faith, as well as a cosmopolitan culture.
Today, I feel honoured and proud to belong to this town which has made a lasting contribution to the enrichment of Islam and world civilisation, not only through its scholarship but also in its role as a crossroads where rich cultural and commercial exchanges between Africa, Europe and Asia which have taken place.
I am also very happy to accept the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from the prestigious University of Sankoré, the African continent’s most ancient higher education institution. Like Djingareyber and Sidi Yahya, this university has been the alma mater of the town’s 180 Qu’ranic schools and the birthplace of the many scholarly works which became uniquely influential in Africa during the Middle Ages. The sum of all that knowledge has been preserved in the richly-stocked libraries of Timbuktu which house thousands of manuscripts, most of them written by scholars born in the town. This tradition of learning and the transmission of knowledge is at the heart of Islam and the practice of the faith.
I am delighted to receive this degree in such a prestigious centre of Islamic erudition, facing the historic Djingareyber Mosque built in the 14th century in the reign of Emperor Mansa Kankou Moussa by the architect Abu Ishaq as-Saheli.
This mosque is the oldest and most typical example of a unique style of earth architecture developed in the very earliest years of Islam in West Africa and which survives to this day. Today, however, the process of rapid change means that the region is threatened with the loss of technical expertise and the disappearance of the traditional banco technique. That is why the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Mali’s Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the mosque’s governing body, have launched this heritage conservation programme with the aim of reviving traditional construction techniques, improving the state of preservation of the buildings, and ensuring their long-term maintenance so that they can be passed on to future generations.
I shall always remember this honorary doctorate as proof of the harmony between intellect and faith which is Islam’s blessing to Muslims.
Thank you.
His Highness the Aga Khan Arrives in Côte d’Ivoire / Ivory Coast April 28, 2008
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AKDN / Photo credit Gary Otte – April 28, 2008, His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Côte d’Ivoire, formerly known as Ivory Coast. Ferid Nandjee, AKDN Resident Representative and Youssouf Bakayoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, were present during the arrival at the Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in in the city of Abidjan.
The renditions of the Nashid-al-Imamah and the national anthem of Ivory Coast were played on upon His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan’s arrival. His Highness later answered questions from the media upon arrival in Abidjan.
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Ferid Nandjee, AKDN Resident Representative, Youssouf Bakayoko, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and His Highness the Aga Khan during the arrival at the Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport in Abidjan. |
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Foreign Minister Youssouf Bakayoko and His Highness the Aga Khan during the renditions of the Nashid-al-Imamah and the national anthem of Ivory Coast. |
His Highness the Aga Khan answering questions from the media upon arrival in Abidjan. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan meeting with President Laurent Gbagbo of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire at the Presidential Palace in Abidjan. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan in Burkina Faso April 28, 2008
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AKDN/Photo credit Arnhel De Serra – April 26 2008, His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Burkina Faso for official meetings with the Prime Minister Tertius Zongo. Upon his arrival, the Nashid al-Imamah and the Burkina Faso National Anthem were played on.
His Highness the Aga Khan also met with the press at the arrival. He later met with the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore at the Presidential Palace.
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His Highness the Aga Khan reviews the troops at Ouagadougou airport, accompanied by Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Tertius Zongo. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan with the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore at the Presidential Palace. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan and the Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, Tertius Zongo during the rendering of the Nashid al-Imamah and the Burkina Faso National Anthem. |
His Highness the Aga Khan with the press at the arrival. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan meeting with local leaders in Banfora. |
His Highness the Aga Khan and Prince Rahim touring the Sosuco sugar factory in Banfora, Burkina Faso. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan viewing the site of a micro irrigation model being implemented in the Sosuco plantations. |
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Bamako Park Inauguration – Mali April 28, 2008
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April 25, 2008 – AKDN / Photo credit: Gary Otte – His Highness the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali reviewed a model and tapestry work being undertaken as part of the development of the Bamako Park. His Highness was visiting with Luis Monreal, Director General of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. His Highness the Aga Khan then addressed the guests at the Inauguration of the Bamako Park.
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His Highness the Aga Khan addresses guests at the Inauguration of the Bamako Park. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali review a model of the Bamako Park project with Luis Monreal, Director General AKTC. |
His Highness the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali reviewing tapestry work being undertaken as part of the development of the Bamako Park. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali walking through the site of the Bamako Park. |
His Highness the Aga Khan addresses guests at the Inauguration of the Bamako Park. |
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Prince Aga Khan, received in audience the Prime Ministry and for a working session April 28, 2008
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Translated via Google: Source, Burkina Faso Government
His Highness, Prince Karim Aga Khan, the 49th Imam of the Ismailis, who arrived in Ouagadougou on April 26, 2008 in late morning, was received in audience in the afternoon by Prime Minister Tertius Zongo in his cabinet. During their talks, they exchanged on areas of intervention by the Aga Khan Development Network in Burkina Faso. These interventions as numerous and varied affect mainly the field of economic development, including air transport, industry, micro finance.
After the hearing, Prince Karim Aga Khan and his delegation held a working meeting with a delegation of 5 government ministers, led by the Prime Minister. At the end of work, His Highness has lent questions from the press on the subject of the meeting. He stressed that the two delegations reviewed all projects in Burkina group, both those who are running as those that require actions to enable them to move forward.
The two delegations also exchanged files on micro-credits. For the Prince Aga Khan this issue micro-finance is important, mainly for all African countries where it is necessary to expand the product offering and raise more funds. The development of Air Burkina, industrial development and many other development issues were discussed by the two delegations. After the meeting, Prince Aga Khan expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects in Burkina Faso.
Rehabilitation of the Great Mosque of Mopti April 27, 2008
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Aga Khan in Mopti Inaugurating Komoguel I Mosque April 26, 2008
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AKDN / Gary Otte: President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali and the Mayor of Mopti, the Imam of the Komoguel I Mosque, receives His Highness the Aga Khan for the ceremony at the Mosque. President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali thanked His Highness the Aga Khan for the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in restoring the mosque. His Highness the Aga Khan later addressed the guests at the Inauguration Ceremony while Prince Hussain, Princess Khaliya and Prince Rahim were also present.
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His Highness the Aga Khan addresses guests at the Inauguration Ceremony for the Komoguel I Mosque in Mopti. |
President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali thanks His Highness the Aga Khan for the work undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture in restoring the mosque. |
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From left to right, the Mayor of Mopti, the Imam of the Komoguel I Mosque, His Highness the Aga Khan and President Amadou Toumani Touré of Mali arriving for the ceremony at the Mosque. |
Prince Hussain, Princess Khaliya and Prince Rahim listening to the proceedings during the Inauguration Ceremony for the Komoguel I Mosque in Mopti. |
Prince Aga Khan, honorary citizen of the city of Timbuktu April 26, 2008
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Translated via Google – Source: Afriquenligne
Bamako, Mali – Timbuktu (northern Mali), cited the 333 saints, just raise the Prince Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Shiite Muslims imamites Ismailis, to the rank of honorary citizen of the city, was found Wednesday place.
In addition to this distinction, the Prince, who visited Thursday at Timbuktu and the loop Friday a 72-hour visit to Mali, was awarded the title of Doctor Honoris Causa at the University of Sankore, which included the 15th century nearly 25 000 students.
It recalls that the Aga Khan Development Network had undertaken at the end of 2006, the restoration of Djingereyber mosque in Timbuktu. The mosque, built in the 14th century, is the oldest building in the land of Sub-Saharan Africa.
The building, listed as national heritage in Mali, was inscribed in 1988 on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is present in Mali for over 25 years, mainly through various economic activities. Since 2003, the network has invested the field of cultural and social activities. These activities are part of the agreement signed Established on 1 August 2003 between the Government of Mali, Ismaïli Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network.
Aga Khan in Timbuktu, made an Honorary Citizen of the Region of Timbuktu April 26, 2008
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AKDN / Gary Otte: His Highness the Aga Khan arrived in Timbuktu where local leaders presented His Highness the Aga Khan with a camel as a gift to commemorate his visit. His Highness the Aga Khan greeted the residents of Timbuktu who had gathered in the streets of the city to welcome him. He inspected the work being under taken at the Djingarey Ber Mosque in Timbuktu.
His Highness the Aga Khan is made an Honorary Citizen of the Region of Timbuktu.
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Local leaders presenting His Highness the Aga Khan with a camel as a gift to commemorate his visit to Timbuktu. |
His Highness the Aga Khan is made an Honorary Citizen of the Region of Timbuktu. |
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His Highness the Aga Khan inspects the work being under taken at the Djingarey Ber Mosque in Timbuktu. |
His Highness the Aga Khan greeting the residents of Timbuktu who had gathered in the streets of the city to welcome him. |
The President Toure and Prince Aga Khan in Mopti: The Great Mosque April 25, 2008
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Translated via Google: Source L’Essor – Afribone
The religious building which is part of the national heritage has been completely renovated with the Aga Khan Trust for Culture The city of Mopti yesterday was in turmoil for two good reasons: the inauguration of the Great Mosque
and the new market of the city. The mobilization of the population was at the height of the importance of both events. The Mopticiens have indeed received a memorable the president, Amadou Toumani Touré, and His Highness the Aga Khan, who came to inaugurate the renovated Grand Mosque Mopti located in Ward Komoguel I. Even the oppressive heat which currently raging in no way tempered the zeal and enthusiasm of the inhabitants of the “Venice of Mali.”
Yesterday, it was 8:15 when the plane carrying the head of state s’immobilisa on the tarmac of the airport Ambodedjo of Sévaré where there was an animation major days. The president will be hosted at its descent aircraft by the mayor of Mopti, Oumar Bathily. After the surrender of traditional gourd of water and colas, Amadou Toumani Touré reviewing a detachment of the armed forces, before greeting the functional constituencies. He then set up in the lobby of honour at the airport. But not for long.
Indeed, 30 minutes later, the plane was landing the Aga Khan. The host shows will be hosted in turn by the Head of State. A few minutes later, the procession s’ébranla official for the city of Mopti. But the convoy could only advance to speed chameleon, as the two sides of the road linking the airport to the city of Mopti were black people. So long after that shook the procession arrived on the place of the mosque.
The Great Mosque Mopti, which has just been restored has been listed as national heritage country in 2005. The church building was built between 1936 and 1943 on the site of an earlier mosque dating from 1908.
The Prince Aga Khan since yesterday in Mali: Taking stock of activities of the foundation AKDN April 24, 2008
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Present in Mali for over 25 years, the network Aga Khan Development (AKDN) has invested heavily.
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Prince Aga Khan, accompanied by a large delegation, arrived yesterday in Mali Wednesday for a state visit. He was welcomed at its descent plane at the airport Sénou by the President Amadou Toumani Touré. He was surrounded by the president of the National Assembly, Dioncouda Traoré, the Prime Minister Modibo Sidibe and several members of the government.
Arriving at the airport Sénou at 13 am sharp, Prince Aga Khan has been entitled to a home worthy of its ranking from the Malian authorities.
At the bottom of the bridge, he was greeted by the president, Amadou Toumani Touré. After the implementation of the Nashid al-Imamah and the National Anthem of Mali, His Highness the Aga Khan was leading the presidential suite where he made a short statement against journalists of the national and international press. The purpose of his visit, he said, is to take stock of its activities in Mali.
Indeed, from 23 to 26 April, the Prince Aga Khan will stay with us. Today, Thursday, he will proceed to the inauguration of the restored mosque Mopti, with President ATT, before visiting the equipment vendors.
Aga Khan: A prince in Mali April 24, 2008
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On the agenda of this four-day visit on which in our country, His Highness the Aga Khan, is opening this morning, the mosque I Komoguel whose surface was resurfaced with a financial contribution the Aga Khan Foundation, which develops along a number of programmes and activities in the fields of education, health, rural development and civil society.
Wednesday, April 23, the president, Amadou Toumani Touré hosted an illustrious host. It is the Prince Aga Khan, who makes a four-day visit in our country. A journey that will lead inside the country, to meet the communities.
It is the turn of 13 hours the plane prince landed on the tarmac of the Bamako International Airport-Sénou. At the bottom of the bridge to accommodate Aga Khan, the president accompanied by the Prime Minister, members of government and representatives of the diplomatic corps.
After salvation at the guard of honour, the president and his host had returned to the salon d’Honneur. This is where Prince Aga Khan gave a press briefing, describing the purpose of his visit to come to take stock of what has already been done by the Aga Khan network and define the same time, new objectives. All in agreement with the country’s authorities and local communities.
“Our future actions will target not only the populations of urban areas but also those living in rural areas,” said His Highness the Aga Khan who has also tried to reassure on good prospects offered by the collaboration between our country and the network which bear his name. “Starting here we are going with a challenging agenda for years to come,” he concluded.
Aga Khan Visits Mali April 24, 2008
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 His Highness the Aga Khan reviews the troops at Bamako airport, accompanied by President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Touré. |
 His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya are received at Bamako airport by President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Touré. |
 His Highness the Aga Khan with Prime Minister of Mali, Modibo Sidibé at the Prime Minister’s Office. |
 His Highness the Aga Khan meets with President of Mali Amadou Toumani Touré at the President’s Palace at Koulouba. |
 His Highness the Aga Khan, Prime Minister of Mali Modibo Sidibé meeting with Heads of AKDN and Government leaders. |
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WORLD SOLIDARITY – His Highness the Aga Khan April 24, 2008
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It is through the international airport Bamako-Sénou that the spiritual leader of Muslims chites imamites Ismaïlisme, His Highness I’Aga Khan, began the great journey that will lead from 23 April to 1 May 2008, in several countries West Africa, including Mali, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal.
In fact, it will be accompanied by Princes Rahim and Hussain, (his children) and Princess Khalya, wife of Prince Hussain. Through these trips, it is for them on the spot to measure progress in the programmes of the Imamat and the Aga Khan Network, already established or planned.
During their visit to Mali, they will meet the President of the Republic, Amadou Toumani Touré, and inaugurate several new cultural rehabilitation projects in Bamako, Mopti and Timbuktu.
 His Highness the Aga Khan, Prince Rahim, Prince Hussain and Princess Khaliya are received at Bamako airport by President of Mali, Amadou Toumani Touré. Photo Credit: Gary Otte/AKDN |
Mali: Visit of His Highness the Aga Khan – IN ANY FRIENDSHIP AND BROTHERHOOD April 24, 2008
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The inauguration of the renovated Grand Mosque Mopti and that of Djingarey Ber Timbuktu to be the highlight of the visit of Prince
More than a partner, is a great friend of Mali, who is on an official visit to our country since yesterday: His Highness the Aga Khan. The Prince – it is not his first visit to Mali – was greeted with full military honors due to his rank by the President Amadou Toumani Touré.
After the ceremonial reception (execution of anthems, review of troops, hello to the functional constituencies and a tower on the side of dance troupes), the illustrious visitor who is accompanied by members of his family, met with the head of the state in the presidential lounge of the international airport in Bamako-Sénou.
On leaving, His Highness Karim Aga Khan addressed the press to share his joy in returning to our country. “I am happy to return to Mali. During his stay, we will do the activities that we have initiated here and assess what progress has been made. We will also enjoy our visit to set new goals with the authorities and local communities in development. We have an agenda in Mali stimulating and loaded in the years to come, “said essentially the spiritual leader of Ismaïlis and chairman of the group Imamat Islamaili.
After this brief contact with the press, the president and his host put the cap on the hotel of Friendship are installed where the Prince and members of his delegation. In late afternoon, the Aga Khan and President Toure had a new head-to-head Koulouba palace.
The residence of Prince lead from today in Mopti, where he will inaugurate the Grand Mosque in the city renovated with funding from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture. He will then travel to Timbuktu always accompanied by President Toure to inaugurate the mosque Djingarey Ber, also restored thanks to His Highness.
It must be remembered that the Aga Khan is a great friend of our country where it has come repeatedly. Indeed, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is present with us for over 25 years. The Network is mainly involved in economic activities.
