April 19

• Invest in Water Storage to Secure the Future [guest blog]

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  Water and energy are fundamental to poverty reduction and economic transformation on the African continent. When experts, policymakers and high-level representatives met this week... Read more »

• Former President Wade's Son Incarcerated

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  Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdulaye Wade, has been incarcerated at Rebeuss Prison, a correction centre in the capital of Dakar. Wade is being asked to justify a... Read more »

April 11

• African Scientists Endorse New Polio Eradication Strategy

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  Nigerian and South African scientists have joined hundreds of other experts from more than 80 other countries to launch the Scientific Declaration on Polio Eradication – a... Read more »

• Poverty No Bar to Fighting Deadly Undernutrition

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  Some of the world’s poorest countries, including two in sub-Saharan Africa, are showing the greatest political commitment to tackling hunger and undernutrition, while some of... Read more »

• Govt Responds in Madonna 'Special Treatment' Row

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  The Malawian government has criticised American pop icon Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her contributions to the Southern African country and unreasonably demanding special... Read more »

April 10

• African Short Films Series Inspires

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  This year's Pan African Film Festival featured an African Artists Shorts Series. There were four films: "African Cowboy", "Maffe Tiga", "Papa" and "Try". Two of the films are set... Read more »

April 9

• Film Review: 'Mama C: Urban Warrior in the African Bush'

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  Mama C: Urban Warrior in the African Bush is produced by Joanne Hershfield. Read more »

• A Chat With M3nsa [interview]

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  The Ghanaian hip-hop scene is one of the most diverse in Africa. A look at Ghana's top emcees reveals artists that vary greatly in style, lyricism, skill and demeanor. Read more »

• Film Review: 'Fanie Fourie's Lobola'

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  Fanie Fourie's Lobola is directed by Henk Pretorius and stars Eduan van Jaarsveldt and Zethu Dlomo. Read more »

• Film Review: 'Nairobi Half Life'

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  "Nairobi Half Life" is directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and stars Joseph Wairimu, Olwenya Maina, and Nancy Wanjiku Karanja Read more »

April 8

• Plutocrats Versus the People - Another World Is Possible [guest column]

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  Every February, roughly 3,000 of the world's economic and political elite gather for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the snowy ski town of Davos amidst the beautiful backdrop of... Read more »

• Renamo, Govt in War of Words After Deadly Attacks

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  Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza has warned that he would respond firmly to the deadly weekend attacks against civilian vehicles blamed on armed members of the former rebel... Read more »

April 5

• U.S. and West African Countries Work Towards Trade Deal

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  The United States is working with West African countries to reach a trade and investment agreement that supports efforts at economic growth and integration as American companies... Read more »

• Rebel Leader Accepts Transitional Council - Report

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  The Prime Minister of Central African Republic Nicolas Tiangaye has announced that rebel leader Michel Djotodia accepted the outcome of a regional summit on the country's crisis,... Read more »

• Former Navy Chief Na Tchuto Arrested as 'Drug Kingpin'

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  The former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau was arrested and is being transferred to the U.S., according to BBC News. Read more »

April 4

• AllAfrica - Celebrating 'We Are the World' - Today [press release]

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  Twenty-eight years ago this month, dozens of popular musicians "checked their egos at the door" of a Los Angeles studio to record 'We Are the World' (WATW) - generating over $75... Read more »

• Zimbabwe Targets South African Investors

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  The Zimbabwean government has increased efforts to unlock the country's investment potential and attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by targeting South African investors at a... Read more »

• Leaders Refuse to Recognise Rebel Chief as CAR President

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  African leaders participating in a special summit on the conflict in Central African Republic have reportedly decided that it was impossible to recognise rebel chief Michel... Read more »

• Regional Body Finds it 'Impossible' to Recognise Michel Djotodia as Central African President [document]

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  Members of the Economic Community of Central African States met in an extraordinary meeting in Djamena, Chad, under the auspices of Idriss Derby, the current chairman and president... Read more »

April 3

• Malawian President Seeks Clarity On Border Dispute From International Court

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  President Joyce Banda has said that Malawi will urgently take the border dispute with Tanzania to the UN's International Court of Justice (ICJ) after claiming the intervention by... Read more »

• South Africa Hosts African Music Conference

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  Cape Town played host to the Breathe Sunshine African Music Conference, a new venture into the development of music produced on the continent. Read more »

April 2

• 'Enough' Fellows to Focus On Worst Cases

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  There is good news out of Africa. Some of the world's fastest growing economies are African. International investment is growing. Read more »

April 1

• President Announces Release of All Political Prisoners

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  Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has said that he will release all political detainees in the country, AFP reported on Monday. Read more »

• Landmark Ruling in Medicine Patent Court Battle

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  India's highest court has dismissed Swiss drug maker Novartis AG's petition seeking patent protection for a cancer drug, according to an Al Jazeera report. Read more »

March 30

• Supreme Court Upholds Kenyatta Victory

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  Kenya's Supreme Court on Saturday ruled to uphold the victory of president-elect Uhuru Kenyatta, whose win was challenged by his leading contender, Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Read more »