They included a lecture in Guinea, round-table talks in Ethiopia and film shows in Nigeria.

Participants in the film shows watched Korean films including "Arms of Korea".

The dean of the art faculty of a Guinean university said that Kim Jong Il's life was one of noble patriotism as he devoted his all to the bright future of the country and people.

He stressed that the venerable image of Kim Jong Il who devoted himself to the building of a rich and powerful nation and happiness of the people would always be kept in the hearts of not only the Korean people but progressive mankind.

Directors of Ethiopian hospitals highly praised Kim Jong Il for turning the DPRK into a nuclear weapons state and satellite manufacturer and launcher with his unique Songun politics and affirmed that the Korean people would always win only victory as there is Marshal Kim Jong Un who has the same personality and qualifications as Chairman of the National Defence Commission Kim Jong Il.