December 11, 2012

• Egypt: Cairo Crowds Gather for Rallies (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Cameroon: Heated Debate Marks Adoption of Budget (Cameroon Tribune)
• Egypt: Pro, Anti-Referendum Groups Protest in Egypt (Cameroon Tribune)
• Cameroon: Interview of Alamine Ousmane Mey [interview] (Cameroon Tribune)
• Cameroon: Human Rights Commission Invites Citizens for Voters' Registration (Cameroon Tribune)
• Cameroon: CSPH Case - Ngue Nlend Pleads Not Guilty (Cameroon Tribune)
• Cameroon: Count Down for Dixiades 2012 Begins (Cameroon Tribune)
• Ghana: The Task before John Mahama (Cameroon Tribune)
• Africa: Common Position On Africa's Post-2015 Development Agenda Set to Take Shape in Senegal [SPONSOR WIRE] (AfDB)
• Africa: Ecobank opens Beijing Representative Office [SPONSOR WIRE] (Ecobank)
• Gambia: SK Hospital Receives Support From British Philanthropist (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: We Proposed the Best for Gambian Football But..., (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Niani & Sami Communities Sensitised On FGM (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Sixth Cabinet Retreat Opens (Daily Observer)
• Africa: Protecting Sexual Diversity [analysis] (ThinkAfricaPress)
• Gambia: Side By Side Organisation Bags Volunteer Award (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: UTG Medical Students' Association Elects New Executive (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Awa Sanyang Confessed Killing Isatou Bojang With Iron (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Swiss NGO Assists Orphans in Gambia (Daily Observer)
• Africa: The Perfect Storm for an Enhanced Agoa [opinion] (Manchester Trade)
• Liberia: RIA, Workers Sign Agreement (New Democrat)
• Liberia: Warning (New Democrat)
• Liberia: Road Block At Barnersville (New Democrat)
• Liberia: Protest Over Nobel Prize (New Democrat)
• Liberia: Lawmakers Shun Vision (New Democrat)
• Liberia: Judge Cautions Jurors (New Democrat)
• Tunisia: Hillary Clinton Cancels Participation in Forum for Future (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Egypt: New Walls Built Around Presidential Palace (Aswat Masriya)
• Africa: Vigilance, Commitment From U.S. On Human Rights Day (State Department)
• Egypt: U.S. State Department Daily Press Briefing: Egypt [document] (State Department)
• Egypt: Wary Calm in Tahrir Following Morning Clashes (Aswat Masriya)
• Tunisia/Botswana: CAF Holds Can Draws (Magharebia)
• North Africa: '5+5 Defence' Meeting Opens in Rabat (Magharebia)
• Algeria: Nation Hosts Arab Police Congress (Magharebia)
• West Africa: Ambassador Rice at UN Security Council Briefing on Sahel [document] (State Department)
• Morocco: Morocco Chairs UN Talks On Mali (Magharebia)
• Sudan: Obama on Departure of U.S. Special Envoy Lyman [document] (State Department)
• Tunisia: Local Clubs Sack Coaches (Magharebia)
• Tunisia: SNJT Supports UGTT General Strike, Calls for Dissolution of Revolution Protection Leagues (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Ghana: White House on Presidential Election in Ghana [document] (State Department)
• Egypt: Islamists Rally in Nasr City for Mursi (Aswat Masriya)
• Ghana: Ofori-Kuragu's Hopes Dashed (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Congratulations, President John Dramani Mahama [column] (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Ho Celebrates Mahama's Victory (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: NDC Celebrates Second Northern President (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Liberia: Faith Based Media Group Talks Tough On Reconciliation (Heritage)
• Ghana: When the Vote Is Skewed! [column] (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: IMF Boosts Management of Global Capital Flows - Email - Kankiilu@yaoo.com (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: African Leaders, Others Storm Guinea for Summit - Email - Kankiilu@yahoo.com (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: How NDC Put Kumasi to Early Sleep (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Liberia: 'Stop the Violence or Face Consequences' (NEWS)
• Liberia: Ukrainian Aviation Unit Commended for Peace (NEWS)
• Liberia: Residents Panic Over Abandoned Vehicle (NEWS)
• Tunisia: Inauguration of First Pilot Centre to Host Women Victims of Violence (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Ghana: 24 Hours in a Disco (1978-82) (ThinkAfricaPress)
• South Africa: A New Diploma Programme for Taung Agricultural College [press release] (SA Govt)
• Africa: Interview With Frannie Léautier, Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) [SPONSOR WIRE] (AfDB)
• South Africa: MEC Helen August Launches House a Family, Dress a School Child Campaign in Antioch Junior Secondary School [press release] (SA Govt)
• Morocco: New U.S.-Morocco Agreements Seen as Boost to Trade Relations [press release] (State Department)
• South Africa: Minister of Communication Ms Dina Pule Appoints the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy Review Panel [press release] (SA Govt)
• Liberia: 'Illicit Mining' in Gbarpolu County (NEWS)
• Liberia: GAC Audit Reports Under Scrutiny (NEWS)
• Liberia: 'Make Corruption Fight Workable' (NEWS)
• South Africa: Farmworkers' Public Hearings Roll On in Free State and North West [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: 2011 National Antenatal HIV and Syphilis Prevalence Survey Released (Health-e)
• Africa: Internal Conflicts or Other Situations of Violence - What Is the Difference for Victims? [interview] (ICRC)
• Namibia: Ombudsman Opens Erongo Regional Office (Namibian)
• South Africa: Nation Wins Iata Air Traffic Training Award (SA Info)
• South Africa: Tax Treatment of Government Bonds Issued to Non-South African Residents [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: Update On Former President Nelson Mandela [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: UN Climate Talks Extend Kyoto Protocol (SA Info)
• Africa: Better Common Bean Production Would Boost Global Food Security [press release] (State Department)
• Zambia: Zanaco, Power in Fair CAF Draws (Times of Zambia)
• Zambia: Gold Medals Elude Judokas (Times of Zambia)
• South Africa: Male Circumcision Takes Off in PMB (Health-e)
• Zambia: Zambian Netballers Fail to Click Again (Times of Zambia)
• South Africa: Nation's HIV Rate Stabilising (SA Info)
• Liberia: Turkey to Support Liberia's Development (NEWS)
• Liberia: Salary Improvement for Civil Servants After X-Mas (NEWS)
• Liberia: No Shortage of Petroleum Products (NEWS)
• Liberia: Methodist School Increases WAEC Fees (NEWS)
• Africa: Who Will Win Africa's Student Debating Crown? [analysis] (OSISA)
• South Africa: Government Websites Defaced Not Hacked - Sita Assures All On Website Security [press release] (SA Govt)
• Zambia/South Africa: South Africa Hold Zambia (Times of Zambia)
• South Africa/Cote d'Ivoire: Africa Cup of Nations 2013 - Group D (SA Info)
• South Africa: Sustainable Water Supply for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Surrounding Areas [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: Increase in Agricultural Female Graduates - a Timely Boost for North West Province [press release] (SA Govt)
• Namibia: Fire At Old-Age Home Kills One (Namibian)
• Namibia: The Race Is Far From Over for Geingob's Supporters (Namibian)
• Uganda: Journalist's Home Set On Fire in Uganda [press release] (IFEX)
• Kenya: Wamalwa Dismisses Talk of Joining Cord, Jubilee Alliance (The Star)
• Algeria: Algeria, U.S. Meet On Mali Crisis (Magharebia)
• Morocco: 'Friends of Syria' Set for Marrakech (Magharebia)
• Mali: UN Blacklists Terror Group Based in West Africa (Magharebia)
• Namibia: Pohamba Honours Women (Namibian)
• South Africa: Launch of Strategic Integrated Project (SIP) No 13 - National School Build Programme [press release] (SA Govt)
• Algeria/Tunisia: Algeria U-19 Side Beat Tunisia (Magharebia)
• Morocco: French PM to Visit Morocco (Magharebia)
• South Africa: Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Obed Bapela, Investigates the Root Cause to Rhino Poaching [press release] (SA Govt)
• Libya: Libya Disbands Supreme Security Committee (Magharebia)
• Namibia: Ministry U-Turns On Border Officers (Namibian)
• Ethiopia: The Somali National Army and Amisom Take Jowhar (Ethiopia Government)
• Ethiopia: Sesame Seed Sales Boosting Exports (Ethiopia Government)
• South Africa: African Press Review 10 December 2012 (RFI)
• Ethiopia: Prime Minister Calls for Renewal of Commitment On the 7th NNP Day (Ethiopia Government)
• Southern Africa: Regional Leaders Propose Madagascar Election Bans (allAfrica)
• Egypt: African Press Review 11 December 2012 (RFI)
• Burundi: Nation Bemoans UK's 'Sad, Sad' Decision to Close Aid Office (Guardian Network)
• Somalia: Nation's Journey From Disaster to Resilience a Test Case for Development (Guardian Network)
• Liberia: Journalists Brainstorm On SGBV Issues (NEWS)
• Liberia: Bankers Identify With Disabled Institutions (NEWS)
• Liberia: 'Gov't Has Failed to Act' (NEWS)
• Namibia: Criminals Warned With Killers' Sentencing (Namibian)
• Southern Africa: SADC Takes Action On the Conflict in Eastern DRC (SANF)
• West Africa: PUL to Host WAJA Confab (NEWS)
• Liberia: Ricks Institute Sweeps Accolades (NEWS)
• Tunisia: Rural Poor Pose Learning Curve for Development Scheme (Guardian Network)
• Gambia: Nemakunku Mosque Committee Appeals for Assistance (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Sukuta Down Bakau 2-1 At West Park (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: New Initiative On Climate Change Seeks Robust Participation of Women (Daily Observer)
• Namibia: Nghimtina Beats Own Drum (Namibian)
• Liberia: Digital Migration Has Impact On Development (NEWS)
• Liberia: Pres. Sirleaf Hails Sweden for Financial Support (NEWS)
• Liberia: Three Nigerians in Court for Armed Robbery (NEWS)
• Liberia: Lawyer 'Fumbles' At Journalist's Armed Robbery Trial (NEWS)
• Gambia: Serekunda Central Win At Last (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Dahaba Recalled in Mambanyick's Trial (Daily Observer)
• Namibia: Ex-Magistrate Appeals Against Dismissal (Namibian)
• Gambia: Tribute to Master Hassan I. Jagne - Armitage School Veteran Teacher and Educationist [column] (Daily Observer)
• Namibia: Education Particularly Hard Hit By HIV-Aids (Namibian)
• Gambia: Madina Utd Capture Kombo Kerewan Trophy (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Bem Humble SK East (Daily Observer)
• Gambia: Ex-IGP & Co Drug Case Set for Address (Daily Observer)
• Liberia: 7,000 Customers to Benefit From LEC's Expansion (NEWS)
• Liberia: WAEC Must Act Now (NEWS)
• Namibia: I Want Oviritje Music to Appeal to Other People ? Diop (Namibian)
• South Sudan: Security Talks Flounder (Sudan Tribune)
• Africa: UN Official Calls for Boost to Smallholder Farming [interview] (allAfrica)
• Africa: Gavi Partners With Vodafone to Bolster the Supply Chain in Africa [press release] (GAVI)
• Nigeria: DPO, 13 Others Killed in Boko Haram, Soldiers Clash (This Day)
• Nigeria: Committee Wants SWF Investment in Nigerian Equities (This Day)
• Nigeria: Bayelsa PDP Adopts Jonathan As Party Leader (This Day)
• Nigeria: PDP Raps ACN Over Aspersions On Jonathan's Anti-Corruption Policy (This Day)
• Nigeria: NUJ Demands Apology From Akwa Ibom, SSS Over Assault On Journalists (This Day)
• Nigeria: NBA Queries Law Teacher (This Day)
• Kenya: Interdist Alliances and Cisco Launch Partnership (CIO)
• Namibia: Desert Jewels Claim Bronze At Nations Cup (New Era)
• Central Africa: Central Africa Sets Up Youth and Children's Council to Strengthen 'Backbone of the Church' (ACNS)
• Rwanda: Rwanda Reaps the Benefits of Electronic Financial Services (CIO)
• Namibia: African Stars Reclaim First Spot 'Asprilla' Redeems Himself (New Era)
• Namibia: Women Still Suffer Inequality and Violence (Namibian)
• Kenya: Samsung Digital TV Among CCK Type Approved Devices (CIO)
• South Africa: Protea Primary, Facing Closure, Gets Christmas Gifts (Biz-Community)
• Namibia: Overview of MICT Activities During 2011/2012 (New Era)
• Nigeria: 10 Die in Oyo Auto Crashes (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Adoke Laments Extra-Judicial Killings (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Over N700 Billion for Anti-Retroviral Drugs - NACA (Daily Trust)
• Kenya: Discovering the Exciting World of Martini (Capital FM)
• Nigeria: PDP in Bayelsa Adopts President Jonathan As Party Leader (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Oil Spill - Advanced Response Mechanisms (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Book Serial - Ile-Ife - City of 201 Gods (Vanguard)
• Africa: African Union Moves to Stop Foreign Dominance in Shipping (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: TUC Boss Disowns PIB [interview] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Marketers Accuse Banks of Treachery (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Scarcity Fosters Oil Market Deregulation [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: EFCC Intercepts N15.5 Billion From Suspects in Various Airports in 2012 (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: CAF Confederation Cup - Lobi, Heartland Draw Bye (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Exploring Coal for National Benefit [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala's Mum's Kidnap - Army, Police, DSS, Customs Lay Siege to Ogwashi-Uku (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: China to Invest N146 Billion in Nigeria's Power Sector (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Congratulates President Mahama of Ghana On His Election (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: 10 Die in Oyo Auto Crashes (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: 'Hydrography Can Generate Millions of Jobs' [interview] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Nigerian Banks Are Helping to Boost Energy Sector Devt - Egube [interview] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Why Ribadu's Committee Report Should be Adopted by Govt (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Powercell, Swiss Firm to Invest U.S.$2 Million in Renewable Energy (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: PIB - Discretionary Allocation Will Boost Corruption - Expert (Vanguard)
• South Africa: Ooba Reports Highs Despite Tough Conditions (Biz-Community)
• Namibia: Germany Pledges Support for Refugee Education (New Era)
• Swaziland: Misogynist 'Times' Writer Under Attack (Swazi Media)
• Somalia: Somali Government Conduct Security Operations in Jowhar (Shabelle)
• Africa: Companies Must Come Clean on Conflict Minerals Lawsuit [press release] (Global Witness)
• Africa: Fernando Moleres Wins Tim Hetherington Grant - Annual Visual Journalism Award Honors Filmmaker Killed in Libya [press release] (HRW)
• Africa: Human Rights' Day Marked World-Wide (Ethiopia Government)
• Nigeria: Senate Warns Govs Against Fresh Debt Burden (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Corruption - Jonathan's Govt Not to Blame for Transparency International Rating - Presidency (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Re-Instates 3,645 Plots in Abuja (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: NAFDAC to Close Kano Drugs Market (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Sanusi Again! (II) [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Foreign Debts - Should Nigerians Be Worried? (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Port Harcourt All Stars to Partner League Clubs (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Unlike Judaism, Christianity and Islam Are Evangelistic (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Obasanjo Visits Aregbesola, Commissions Bola Ige's Bust (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Striking UI Workers Paralyse Varsity Activities (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: N1.4 Trillion Appropriated for Roads in 12-Years - Reps (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: DPO, 13 Others Killed As JTF, Gunmen Clash in Yobe (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: The Nigerian Capital Market and the Small Investor (II) (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Uduaghan Recalls Okagbare's Olympic Woes (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Over N700 Billion for Anti-Retroviral Drugs - NACA (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Why Boko Haram Attacks Police, Security Installations - AGF (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: NBA Directs AGF to Compile List of Detained Terrorists (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Jonathan's Govt Not to Blame for Transparency International Rating - Presidency (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: How Kidnappers Got Okonjo-Iweala's Mother (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Book Serial - Ile-Ife - City of 201 Gods (Vanguard)
• Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Mobile Subscribers Now Over 18 Million (Ethiopia Government)
• Cameroon: Civil Protection - Cameroon Honoured in Geneva (Cameroon Tribune)
• Equatorial Guinea: Malabo to Host ACP Summit (Cameroon Tribune)
• Somalia: UN Welcomes IGAD's Grand Stabilization Plan for Somalia (Ethiopia Government)
• Cameroon: Communication - Time to Deliver (Cameroon Tribune)
• Africa: Making Toilets Fashionable [interview] (IPS)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Congratulates Mahama (This Day)
• Nigeria: FG - YouWIN Programme, Splash Theory Aim At Job Creation (This Day)
• Nigeria: Police Boss Bemoans Retirement of Some AIGs (This Day)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Thanks Nigerians for Sympathy During Brother's Burial (This Day)
• Nigeria: Vision 20 - 2020 Not Realisable Before 2035 (This Day)
• Egypt: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 3 - a True Salafist Doesn't Do Politics [opinion] (RNW Africa)
• Nigeria: Kano Medicine Dealers Protest Quit Notice (This Day)
• Egypt: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 4 - Supershops and Mini Temples [opinion] (RNW Africa)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Howard G. Buffett Foundation Funds Hope in Eastern DRC (WFP)
• Sudan: Wanted - Media Laws for the Young Journalists of South Sudan (RNW Africa)
• Ethiopia: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 7 - Being 17 Again in Ethiopia [opinion] (RNW Africa)
• Nigeria: Uduaghan, Victorious Team Delta Give Thanks to God (This Day)
• Nigeria: 2015 Presidency - Okorocha Rallies Support for Ndigbo (This Day)
• Nigeria: Laundering - Court Acquits Danboyi, Others (This Day)
• Nigeria: Naira Drops On Reduced Dollar Sales (This Day)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Congratulates Mahama As Ghana's President-Elect (This Day)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Thanks Nation Over Brother's Burial (This Day)
• Nigeria: Third Quarter Budget Deficit Rises to N459 Billion (This Day)
• Nigeria: Nation May Miss MDG Targets (This Day)
• Nigeria: Maitama Sule, Nwabueze, Others Meet On Insecurity, Corruption (This Day)
• Nigeria: FCMB Shareholders Approve Holdco Structure (This Day)
• Nigeria: IG Orders Arrest of Abductors of Okonjo-Iweala's Mother (This Day)
• Nigeria: IOCs Threaten to Reject Talks With NNPC On Project Extension (This Day)
• Nigeria: Rufa'i - 39 Percent of Students Passed WAEC in 2012 (This Day)
• Nigeria: Soyinka Urges Intellectuals to Protect Democracy (This Day)
• Nigeria: De-Registration - HDP Asks Court to Punish Jega (This Day)
• Nigeria: NPL Board Asks Baribote to Step Aside (This Day)
• Ethiopia: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 8 - All Roads Lead to China [opinion] (RNW Africa)
• Ethiopia: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 9 - Ethiopia's Internet Explorer [opinion] (RNW Africa)
• Angola: Brazilian Firms Bring Water and Power to Angolans (IPS)
• Tunisia: President Marzouki's Tribute to Servicemen Victims of Barraket Essahel Affair (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: Memorandum of Understanding Between Idfe and South Korean Diplomatic Academy Signed (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: Rally in Front of NCAa for Incorporating of Rights and Liberties Pact in Constitution (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• North Africa: European-Maghreb Food Industry-Functional Resources Master's Degree Initiated in Monastir (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: Budget Debates to Begin December 15 - Ferjani Doghman (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: Local, Omani Joint Commission's 14th Session (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: President Marzouki Visits Mornaguia Prison - Respecting Inmates' Rights and Breaking With Torture (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Nigeria: President Jonathan Back in Abuja After Brother's Burial, Thanks Nigerians for Support, Sympathy (Nigeria First)
• South Africa: MSF Step in to Handle ARV Crisis in Eastern Cape (Health-e)
• Tunisia: Tunis-Carthage Airport to Host Five Million Passengers By End of 2012 (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Tunisia: Kasserine - Clashes Between Gunmen and National Guard Units Cause Death of Officer At Jebel Snak (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• South Africa: Mandela Treated for Lung Infection [document] (SA Govt)
• West Africa: UN Officials Urge Support for Integrated Strategy to Tackle Crisis in Sahel Region (UN News)
• Kenya: Security Concerns Persist (IRIN)
• Tunisia: Nation Takes Part in '5+5 Defence Initiative' Defence Ministers' Meeting (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Burundi: Returning Refugees Face New Challenge of Deadly Cholera Outbreak [press release] (IFRC)
• Nigeria: Nasarawa Assembly Lowers Impeachment Axe Against Al-Makura (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Yobe Corps Members Begin Orientation in Nasarawa (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: FCT FA to Kick-Start 2012/2013 Season (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Flying Eagles Optimistic of 2013 WC Ticket (Daily Trust)
• Africa: ICTs Delivering Home-Grown Development Solutions in Africa [press release] (World Bank)
• Tunisia: Volunteers Honored for a Year of Vital Service in Tunisia [press release] (IFRC)
• Angola: 1º De Agosto Win Eighth African Basketball Title (ANGOP)
• Angola: WHO Africa Director Gets Honoris Causa Award (ANGOP)
• Liberia: Chinese Enterprises' Charity Fund Donates to FLY, LICFO (Heritage)
• Liberia: Corruption Remains a Major Problem in Liberia - Says CENTAL Boss (Heritage)
• Liberia: Negligent Contractors Arrested, Jailed in Nimba County (Heritage)
• Angola: Former Coach Highlights Manucho's Good Shape (ANGOP)
• Angola: Judo Earns Angola First Medals At SADC Youth Games (ANGOP)
• Angola: Police Present Alleged Drugs Traffickers (ANGOP)
• Nigeria: Navy Thwarts Attempt to Steal Seized Oil Vessel (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: It's D-Day for Baribote (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Thanks Nigerians (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Anambra 2014 - Obi's Private Pact Won't Work - ACN Chairman [interview] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Five Women, Four Men Arraigned Over Alleged Prostitution (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: FG Decries Students' Poor Performance in External Exams (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Award Winning Story Took Three Months to Investigate - Ishola (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Atiku - Anenih Denies PDM Elders' Committee (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Lagos Spends N12 Billion On LASU Infrastructure (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Lagos Generates Electricity From Waste - LAWMA Boss (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: LEDAP Task FG On Extra-Judicial Killings (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Port-Harcourt Agog for Crack Ya Ribs (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: NFF to Honour Jaja, Omokhaye (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Eko 2012 - Ekiti Proud of Its Athletes - Director (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Mancha Tips Flying Eagles to Win AYC (Daily Trust)
• Nigeria: Security, Politics and Economy of the North [document] (Daily Trust)
• Liberia: Opposition Political Parties' Heads Absent From Vision 2030 Confab in Bong County (Heritage)
• Liberia: Kuwaiti Oil for 'Chopping'? (Heritage)
• Liberia: Ellen - Vision 2030 Not for Promoting Political Party Platform (Heritage)
• Angola: National Football Squad to Hold Two Training Sessions Tuesday (ANGOP)
• Angola: Roller Hockey Team Win Debut Game At South America's Tournament (ANGOP)
• Zimbabwe: Juice, Much Ado About Nothing [opinion] (The Herald)
• Namibia: Nation Maintains Sovereign Credit Rating (Namibian)
• Tunisia: New Regulatory Framework of Procurement Markets Ready Next June (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Zimbabwe: Launch of the Zimbabwe Capacity Building Program and High Level Forum [SPONSOR WIRE] (ACBF)
• Zimbabwe: Lioness Litters Eight Cubs (The Herald)
• North Africa: First Meeting of Maghreb Education Chief Officers AUF-Members Held in Tunis (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Ghana: 28 Women Elected As MPs (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: CJ Sets Up Public Complaints Secretariats (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Waiting for the Final Verdict (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Tunisia: Encouraging Foreign Businessmen to Invest in Tunisia's Tourism, Urges Elyes Fakhfakh (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Namibia: Baby Dies in Arson Attack (Namibian)
• Zimbabwe: Nation Marks Human Rights Day (The Herald)
• Tunisia: Poverty Rate At 15.5 Percent in 2010 and 32.4 Percent in 2000 - INS (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Kenya: Court to Deliver Ruling On-One-Third Gender Case (The Star)
• Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist Assaulted By Governor's Security Staff [press release] (CPJ)
• Egypt: Aboutrika - Al-Ahly?s ?angel? Takes Wing (CAF)
• Ghana: NDC Sweeps 16 of 23 Seats (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• West Africa: Three KATH Doctors Excel (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Major Infrastructural Development At KATH (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Namibia: Top Boxers Shine in Swakopmund (Namibian)
• Namibia: National Cultural Festival a Flop (Namibian)
• Tunisia: CAF Champions League - CA Bizertin v Ittihad, Esperance v Winner of Agosto Adema (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Zimbabwe: Mujuru Decries Low Prices for Zim Diamonds (The Herald)
• Africa: Are We Still Committed to Human Rights for All? (ICTJ)
• Zimbabwe: Warriors Coach Pagels Flies Back Home (The Herald)
• Namibia: Bradley Wermann Sends Stars Top (Namibian)
• Namibia: Nation Third At Nations Cup (Namibian)
• Sudan: Women in Darfur Mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence [press release] (Unamid)
• Africa: On Human Rights Day, UN Officials Highlight How Every Voice Counts (UN News)
• Zimbabwe/Egypt: Brace for Armageddon (The Herald)
• Tunisia: Discussion Day On Archives and Right to Know (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Namibia: Stimulus On 'investment Hunt' (Namibian)
• Namibia: Unam Should Relax Requirements [opinion] (Namibian)
• Zimbabwe: Man Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 19 Kids (The Herald)
• Africa: Future Climate Agreement May Merge Agriculture, Land Use Change and Forestry (AlertNet)
• Zimbabwe: Smokes and Mirrors [column] (The Herald)
• South Africa: Day Four for Madiba in Hospital (SAPA)
• Zimbabwe: Ndiraya New Women Cricket Captain (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Masike, Akua Naru Wow Fans (The Herald)
• Africa: Efforts to Protect Roadless Areas Pick Up Steam (AlertNet)
• Zimbabwe: PM Insists On Principals' Role in Constitution-Making (The Herald)
• Kenya: Kalonzo Urges Kenyans to Register As a Voter (The Star)
• Zimbabwe: Society Must Kick Out Gender-Based Violence [editorial] (The Herald)
• Kenya: IEBC Releases Voter Registration Numbers (The Star)
• Zimbabwe: Sables Seek Redemption (The Herald)
• Africa: COP18 in Quotes (AlertNet)
• Zimbabwe: Govt Bemoans High Microfinance Interest Rates (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Secret Footage Reveals Zanu-PF Intimidation and Threats of Violence (ThinkAfricaPress)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Congratulates President Mahama of Ghana On His Election (Leadership)
• Nigeria: NAPTIP Calls for Community Dialogue to Discourage Trafficking (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Minister Launches Technology Innovation Committee (Leadership)
• Nigeria: AFAN Chairman Lauds FG On Distribution of Food Items to Flood Victims (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Four Killed in Potiskum Attack (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Ajimobi Counsels On Corruption (Leadership)
• Nigeria: PDP in Bayelsa Adopts Jonathan as Party Leader (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Acting Governor of Enugu Joins Campaign for Access to Information (Leadership)
• South Africa: China's Tops in South African Trade (IPS)
• Zimbabwe: Sleeping Man Jumps Out of Bus, Fatally Crashes (The Herald)
• Ghana: UBA Wins African Bank of the Year (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Enablis Trains Business Managers (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: NPP Protest Over' Cooked' Figures (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Ghana: Stoking Up School Fires - What Is the Boarding Fee? [opinion] (Ghanaian Chronicle)
• Nigeria: PHCN - Negotiator Recommends Payment of Workers' Gratuity (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: High Oil, Gas Risks Cripple Retention Capacity (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Why Fuel Scarcity May Persist - Abdulkabir Aliu (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Fears Over Oil, Gas Renewal Rates Heighten (Vanguard)
• Zimbabwe: Beach Volleyball Teams to Compete in Unity Cup (The Herald)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks U.S.$1.5 Billion Loan From China for Rice, Cassava (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Investment in Downstream Sector Hits N500 Billion (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Community Asks Uduaghan to Call Oil Firm to Order (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Nigeria Lost N178 Billion to Petroleum Products Theft in 10 Years (Vanguard)
• Liberia: Sweden Dishes Out U.S.$650,000 to Liberia's MDG Review Secretariat (Informer)
• Namibia: In Memory of Fallen Heroes (Namibian)
• Liberia: Public Works to Install More Traffic Lights (Informer)
• Liberia: Handicap International Pulls Out of JFK (Informer)
• Liberia: MOH Dissolves Complimentary Medical Board - Board's Role to Be Re-Defined (Informer)
• Liberia: Our Recommendation in Dealing With Thievery [editorial] (Heritage)
• Liberia: National Vision 2030 Confab Kicks Off (Heritage)
• Liberia: U.S. Envoy Stresses Importance of Volunteerism (Heritage)
• Liberia: Cellcom Hailed for Good Initiatives (Heritage)
• South Africa: Mangaung Crucial for SA Economy - BUSA (SAPA)
• Liberia: Liberians Converge On Gbarnga - to Show-Case Vision 2030 (Informer)
• Liberia: Sinoean Advances Suggestions for Road Improvement (Informer)
• Liberia: Ellen Raises Govt. Teacher's Hope - Water, Power Supplies Imminent in Schools (Informer)
• Zimbabwe: Travellers Tear-Gassed At Border Post (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Gospel Extravaganza . . . As Shingisai Returns Home (The Herald)
• Nigeria: NPL Boards Asks Baribote to Step Aside (This Day)
• Nigeria: There Is More to Boko Haram Than Seen - Bwala [interview] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Why I Won't Come Near Nigeria [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Ghana 2012 - Opposition NPP May Go to Court, Meets Today (Vanguard)
• Zimbabwe: Hawgood Hails Mash Swimming Champs (The Herald)
• Nigeria: Nigerian Idol Season Three Debuts (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Communities Call for Control of 13 Percent Derivation (Vanguard)
• Gambia: Another 24 Youths Return From Libya (Foroyaa)
• Zimbabwe: Nyarai Makone Buried (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Robbers Fatally Shoot Taxi Driver, Injure Cop (The Herald)
• Gambia: President's Office Directive Disrupts Foreign Exchange Market - Says IMF Urges Central Bank to Implement Exchange Rate Policy (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: MFDC Hands Over Captured Senegalese Soldiers Through Gambia (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Jalambere Women Gardeners Appeal for Support (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Drivers Complain of High Police Spot Fines (Foroyaa)
• Nigeria: Babalakin Alleges Threat to Life (This Day)
• Zimbabwe: RBZ Targets SMEs, Agric Growth (The Herald)
• Namibia: Fishermen Complain About Trawler Conditions (Namibian)
• Zimbabwe: Inject New Blood to Run Councils [column] (The Herald)
• Namibia: Hitman Gets His Groove Back (Namibian)
• Zimbabwe: Cop Gets 10 Years for Raping Paralysed Woman (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Agricultural Revival Needs $U.S.2 Billion Annually (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Afreximbank Capital Bid Gets Nod (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Christmas Foretold Ends On a High Note (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: ZSE Industrial Index Falls On Losses (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Mash Eagles Beat Mountaineers (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: Mudzi Youths Release Debut Album (The Herald)
• Liberia: Commerce Alarms Over 'Black Deal' Gas Selling - Says No Gas Shortage Here (Informer)
• West Africa: Liberia Hosts West African Journalist Congress 2013 - PUL to Mobilize Media Support (Informer)
• Liberia: Pro-Democracy Group Commends LPRC Boss - Warns Detractors to Desist (Informer)
• Liberia: Struggling Against the Sword [column] (New Democrat)
• Zimbabwe: Workers Attach Fire Tenders, Ambulances (The Herald)
• Zimbabwe: It Feels Like '81 Again (The Herald)
• Tunisia: Thirteenth Edition of Sup'Com Forum On December 12 in Tunis (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Gambia: While Gala Dinner Was Taking Place Two Problems Remained in Foroyaa's Hands [column] (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Lamin Sillah Sues Oceanic Bank (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Foroyaa Journalist Talks to John Pickrin SSS Students (Foroyaa)
• Gambia: Foday Barry & Pa Mbye Case Defence to File 'No Case' Submission (Foroyaa)
• Zimbabwe: Hockey Champs a Success - Chigwedere (The Herald)
• Gambia: Renowned Gambian Religious Leader Held Incommunicado for Days [press release] (IFEX)
• South Africa: National Body to Tackle Gender Violence (SA Info)
• Zimbabwe: Fungisai to Give Inmates Early Christmas Gift (The Herald)
• Zambia: MMD Leader Nevers Mumba Detained (Times of Zambia)
• Western Sahara: Saharawi Civil Society Celebrates International Day of Human Rights (SPS)
• Rwanda: Midimar Focuses On Fast Disaster Communication System (Focus)
• Zimbabwe: Cheetahs Fails the Nation (The Herald)
• Sudan: Obama's U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Stepping Down (Sudan Tribune)
• Zambia: Renard Gives Local Players Another Chance (Times of Zambia)
• South Sudan: Eastern Equatoria Citizens Should Use Bank Loans to Aid Development (Sudan Tribune)
• Zimbabwe: Kunonga Loses Appeal (The Herald)
• Zambia: Kadobi, Lusambo, Maimisa Nabbed (Times of Zambia)
• Congo-Kinshasa: 16 Days of Activism - a Multiple Rape Victim Faces Uncertain Future [press release] (UNHCR)
• Tunisia: Seven Thousand Billions a Year to Eradicate Poverty - INS (Tunis Afrique Presse)
• Western Sahara: President Thanks His Mexican Counterpart for Friendship and Solidarity Received During His Last Visit (SPS)
• Zambia: Govt, EIB Ink K300 Billion Power Deal (Times of Zambia)
• Liberia: Ellen - It's Time to Think About Change (New Dawn)
• Liberia: Journalist Pelenah Faces Assault Claims (New Dawn)
• Liberia: LPRC, Kuwait in Oil Deal (New Dawn)
• Nigeria: FCT Judiciary Staff Suspend Strike Over Non Implementation of CONJUSS (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Shareholders Approve FCMB's Holding Company Status (Leadership)
• Nigeria: ACN Member Arraigned Over Allegedly Assaulting Party's Youth Leader (Leadership)
• Nigeria: State of the Nation - Maitama Sule, Ben Nwabuze, Others Parley (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Ogun Govt. Suspends Ijebu East LG Boss, Councillors (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Police Arrest 15 MASSOB Members in Enugu (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Minister Calls for Integrated Approach to Flooding (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Capital Market Operators Seek Speedy Implementation of New Policy On VAT, Stamp Duty (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Woman, 32, Docked for Allegedly Abandoning Baby in the Bush (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Bauchi State to Support Religious Organisations Propagating Peace (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Total Donates Medical Equipment to Upth (This Day)
• Nigeria: Contract Scam - Ogun Speaker Denies Allegation (This Day)
• Nigeria: CAMAC Supports Indigent Students (This Day)
• Nigeria: SMEDAN, NGOs Sign MoU to Empower the Less-Privileged (This Day)
• Nigeria: NNPC Shelves Plan to Reopen Ibadan, Ore, Ilorin Depots (This Day)
• Nigeria: Four Arrested for Abducting Priest (This Day)
• West Africa: ECOWAS Completes Code to Regulate Regional Trade (This Day)
• Nigeria: Strike - SSANU Shuns Meeting With Labour Minister (This Day)
• Nigeria: Sustaining Growth of Nigeria's Gas-to-Power Framework (This Day)
• Nigeria: Dagogo-Jack Explains Relative Stability in Power Supply (This Day)
• Nigeria: Kolade Urges NERC to Be More Proactive in Power Sector Regulation (This Day)
• Nigeria: Anabel Leadership Summit Holds Today (This Day)
• Nigeria: Chevron Plans U.S.$33 Billion Spending in Nigeria, Five Others (This Day)
• Nigeria: UNODC Fights Graft With ?34 Million (This Day)
• Nigeria: GE and Limits of Audacity (This Day)
• Nigeria: Boko Haram - League of Imams Apologises to Epe Chief (This Day)
• Nigeria: Federal Roads Still Dilapidated Despite Allocation of N1.4 Trillion in 12 Years (This Day)
• Nigeria: HIV - NACA Bemoans N700 Billion Funding Gap in Nigeria (This Day)
• Nigeria: SON, Chinese Firm Partner to Tackle Fake Products (This Day)
• Eritrea: Eritrea Denies Reports That President Aferwerki Is to Step-Down (Sudan Tribune)
• Liberia: Policeman Tortured to Death in Lofa (New Dawn)
• Liberia: Krystal Hotel Shifts Debts On Gov't (New Dawn)
• Liberia: Maritime, Family Compromised Cadets Death (New Dawn)
• Liberia: Tenants Defy HNA (New Dawn)
• Sudan: Death of Darfur Students Continues to Spark Demos, Arrests in Sudan's Capital (Sudan Tribune)
• Sudan: Jonglei Water Bottling Business Booming (Sudan Tribune)
• Africa: Thumbs Up Africa Blog 10 - a Kenyan Trucker With Patience (RNW Africa)
• Zambia: 'Zambia's Economy to Grow At 7.3 Per Cent. in 201' (Times of Zambia)
• Sudan: ACJPS Call for Immediate Independent Investigation Into Student Deaths [press release] (Sudan Tribune)
• Equatorial Guinea: Opposition Leader Arbitrarily Arrested in Equatorial Guinea [press release] (IFEX)
• Liberia: 'Liberians are United in Common Purpose' - Sirleaf (Liberia Govt)
• Zambia: MMD Owes BOZ K4 Billion (Times of Zambia)
• Kenya: USAID Helps Launch Sharia Compliant Community Owned Finance Institution [press release] (U.S. Embassy Nairobi)
• Kenya: Africa Regional Media Hub [press release] (U.S. Embassy Nairobi)
• South Africa: Phil Setshedi Found Guilty of Match Fixing (SAFA)
• South Africa/Botswana: Banyana Banyana Too Hot to Handle Against Botswana (SAFA)
• Gambia: The IFJ Denounces the Arrest of Journalist [press release] (IFJ)
• Namibia: Hitman Silences Castillo (New Era)
• Zimbabwe: Kelvin Rules 'Supreme' (The Herald)
• Namibia: Grootfontein a Beacon for Investors (New Era)
• Sudan: SSHURSA Statement for Full Investigations and Resignation of Ministers (Sudan Tribune)
• Sudan: Immigration Directorate Lakes State Branch Opening Delayed (Sudan Tribune)
• Sudan: Sudan - Justice Needed for Student Deaths, Halt Violent Crackdown On Protesters - HRW [press release] (Sudan Tribune)
• South Sudan: South Sudan to Deploy More Forces to Volatile States (Sudan Tribune)
• South Sudan: South Sudan Human Rights Association Calls for Resignation of Security Ministers Over Death of Political Commentator (Sudan Tribune)
• Sudan: Sudan Says Livestock and Exports Tops U.S.$408 Million (Sudan Tribune)
• Ghana: The Road to the 2012 Presidency - the Contest, the Incidents (AEP)
• South Africa: Gigaba Leads Talks On Eskom's Emerging Miners' Strategy (SAnews.gov.za)
• Nigeria: EU, UNICEF Commit N5 Billion for Peace in Niger Delta (This Day)
• Nigeria: Dangote Kits 9,000 Children for Calabar Festival (This Day)
• Nigeria: FG Inaugurates Technology and Innovation Centre (This Day)
• Nigeria: Lack of Central Regulator Impedes FG's Gas-to-Power Scheme (This Day)
• Nigeria: Crude Falls As High Fuel Supplies Weigh (This Day)
• Nigeria: Rice Smuggling Intensifies As Yuletide Beckons (This Day)
• Nigeria: Tastee Bags West African Hospitality Award (This Day)
• Nigeria: Ijaw Youths Threaten to Disrupt Chevron's Gas Project (This Day)
• Nigeria: Harp Promotes Responsible Drinking At Eko 2012 (This Day)
• Nigeria: FG Woos French Investors to Nigeria's Real Sector (This Day)
• Egypt: Locals to Vote On a Constitution That Undermines Human Rights And Liberties [press release] (HRInfo)
• South Africa: S Africans Urged to Refrain From Alcohol, Substance Abuse (SAnews.gov.za)
• Namibia: Heroine Personifies Rights Day (New Era)
• Namibia: Order Returns to Chaotic Monte Christo (New Era)
• Namibia: Shack Blaze Kills Baby (New Era)
• Africa: Cop18 Ends in New Commitment Period Under Kyoto Protocol (SAnews.gov.za)
• Namibia: Thirty Five Years for Swiegers Killers (New Era)
• South Africa: Administrator to Assist Gauteng Health Dept (SAnews.gov.za)
• Egypt: Morsy Law Invites Military Trials of Civilians - New Law Expands Army's Law Enforcement Powers During Referendum [press release] (HRW)
• South Africa: New Council to Give Gender Based Violence Further Boot (SAnews.gov.za)
• Sudan: Justice Needed for Student Deaths - Halt Violent Crackdown On Protesters [press release] (HRW)
• Tanzania: Two More Child Vaccines Come Aboard in Dar es Salaam (Daily News)
• Tanzania: DC Urges Clerics to Assist in Curbing Violence (Daily News)
• Mali: Prime Minister Resigns After Arrest (allAfrica)
• Tanzania: EU Scoops Nobel Peace Prize (Daily News)
• Zimbabwe: Devastated Makone Family Mourn Daughter's Death (SW Radio)
• South Africa: Govt Making Inroads in Fight Against HIV (SAnews.gov.za)
• Somalia: 16 Days of Activism - Mama Hawa's Fight Against Sexual Violence [press release] (UNHCR)
• Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Admits Millions Owed to Displaced Farmers (SW Radio)
• Angola: Young Angolan Teenagers Scoop 2012 Diana Award [press release] (Christian Aid)
• South Africa: Madiba Doing Well - Presidency (SAnews.gov.za)
• Zimbabwe: SA 'Unlikely' to Toughen KP Diamond Trade Laws (SW Radio)
• Africa: Digital Deadline Concerns Community Radios [analysis] (OSISA)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Over 600 Schools Looted or Damaged By Conflict This Year (Unicef)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Over 600 Schools Looted or Damaged By DR Congo Violence This Year - Unicef (UN News)
• Namibia: Cornered Lawyer Fights Back (New Era)
• Nigeria: DPO, 13 Others Killed As Gunmen Attack Yobe (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Police Seize N1.5 Million Fake Drinks in Aba (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: MTN Supports Bank-Led Mobile Money Model (Vanguard)
• Africa: Neglected Crops Need a Rethink - Can Help World Face the Food Security Challenges of the Future, Says Graziano DA Silva [press release] (FAO)
• Namibia: SMEs Offer Massive Potential (New Era)
• Namibia: Police to Test Tyre Pressure (New Era)
• Namibia: Mutorwa Defends Meatco Plans (New Era)
• Namibia: Boost for Spanish At Unam (New Era)
• South Africa: Statement By Minister Robin Carlisle - Festive Season Carnage Must Be Stopped [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: Summer Season Disaster Awareness Campaign [press release] (SA Govt)
• South Africa: IFP News Conference On National General Conference [press release] (IFP)
• Kenya: Erykah Badu Hopes Fans Enjoy As Much As She Will (Capital FM)
• Zambia: Livingstone Makerteers Relocation Begins (Times of Zambia)
• Angola: Nation's Delegation Back Home (ANGOP)
• Angola: Cabinet Council Meets On Tuesday (ANGOP)
• Angola: Vice-President Leaves Benguela for Luanda (ANGOP)
• South Africa: Energy Committee Calls for More Energy Efficiency Compliance [press release] (SA Govt)
• Angola: Ana Maria De Oliveira to Release 'Kauyka' in Kimbundu Language (ANGOP)
• Zambia: Malupenga Hails Women in News Programme (Times of Zambia)
• Angola: Nation May Host African Handball Cup of Nations in 2016 (ANGOP)
• Angola: Sonangol Announces Construction of Lobito Refinery (ANGOP)
• Zambia: MTN to Spend K250 Billion On Upgrade (Times of Zambia)
• Angola: Beginning of 3rd Session Marks Functioning of National Assembly (ANGOP)
• Angola: Ministers Hail Importance of Future Lobito Refinery (ANGOP)
• South Africa: Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Fatima Chohan Delivered IDs House-to-House in Knysna [press release] (SA Govt)
• Angola: UEA for Creation of Libraries in Schools (ANGOP)
• Angola: Trade Ministry Appeals for Practice of Legal Prices (ANGOP)
• Zambia: Luena Farm Bloc Project Stalls (Times of Zambia)
• South Africa: Nation and Vietnam Sign an Memorandum of Understanding to Fight Rhino Poaching and Other Environmental Crimes [press release] (SA Govt)
• Angola: UEA Official for Continuous Divulgence of Literature (ANGOP)
• South Africa: Nation, Europe in Earth Observation Pact (SA Info)
• Angola: Tax Department Reaps Over AKZ 600 Million in Kuito (ANGOP)
• Angola: National History Intrinsically Linked to Literature (ANGOP)
• Nigeria: Human Rights Day - Extrajudicial Killings Claim 7,195 in Four Years - FG (Leadership)
• Nigeria: The Making of a False Alarmist [opinion] (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Leadership Petitions Mark, World Editors, NUJ Over Senate C'ttee's Harassment (Leadership)
• Nigeria: As Mass Sack Looms in the Civil Service [editorial] (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Over 14 Billion Laundered Out of Nigeria in Seven Months - EFCC (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Fake, Expired Wines, Beverages Flood Nigerian Market (Leadership)
• Nigeria: NAMA Admits Radio Communication Challenges in Airspace (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Our Freedoms Are Connected [opinion] (Leadership)
• West Africa: ECOWAS Is the Only Regional Bloc With Free Visa Entry - Elumelu [interview] (Leadership)
• Nigeria: NASS Staff Seek Participation in National Sports (Leadership)
• Nigeria: FG Plans 73.2 Kilometres Outer Truck Route to Decongest Lagos Roads (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Foreign Loan - Don't Enslave Nigerians, Senate Tells Govs (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Suswam - the People's Man of the Year [opinion] (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Echoes of Autonomy for Local Government Councils (Leadership)
• Nigeria: N1.4 Trillion Spent On Nigerian Roads in 13 Years - Reps (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Neglected Manufacturing Industry, Threat to Economy - NACCIMA (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Emir of Fika's Palace, Kill DPO, Four Others (Leadership)
• Angola: Government Sets Deadline for Street Vending (ANGOP)
• Angola: Peasants Get Agricultural Tools in Pambangala (ANGOP)
• Angola: Nation Entered New Human Rights Era - Minister (ANGOP)
• Angola: Can2013 Trophy in the Country (ANGOP)
• Zimbabwe: Monday 10 December 2012 - Issue 486 [press release] (MDC)
• South Africa: Nation, Vietnam Sign Pact to Save Rhino (SA Info)
• Angola: State Protects National Environment (ANGOP)
• Angola: Executive Considers Essential Human Rights (ANGOP)
• Angola: Sprinter Michael Johnson Studies Areas for Partnerships (ANGOP)
• Angola: Benguela Welcomes New Refinery (ANGOP)
• Zambia: BOZ Told to Address Rebasing Concerns (Times of Zambia)
• Zimbabwe: 'There Is No Wounded Lion' President Tsvangirai Tells Mugabe [press release] (MDC)
• Angola: Ombudsman Lectures On Human Rights (ANGOP)
• Kenya: Chief Clings to Life After Gem Crash (The Star)
• Kenya: Tessie Mudavadi Gives Orphans Christmas Gifts in Naivasha (The Star)
• Kenya: Uchumi Investors Meet to Endorse Dividend Payout (The Star)
• Kenya: Clinical Officers Will Strike On Thursday Over Union (The Star)
• Kenya: Cord Principal Wetang'ula to Run for Senator (The Star)
• Kenya: Turkwel Power Plant At the Centre of Boundary Row (The Star)
• Nigeria: Obi's Epistemic Credentials (II) (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Flood - Farm Owner Cries for Help (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Will David Ugolor Get Justice? (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Amosun Suspends LG Boss, 11 Others Over Alleged Fraud (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: President Jonathan Scores Lagos High (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Who Shall Protect Us? (Vanguard)
• Nigeria: Role of Statecraft in the African Renaissance By Gov Fashola [opinion] (Vanguard)
• Kenya: Kalonzo Hopes for Wiper Endorsment (The Star)
• Nigeria: Kaduna Agog As Polo Actions Return (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Nigerian Phone Subscribers Set for Lower Call Rates (Leadership)
• Nigeria: NPL to Hold Congress in Abuja Today (Leadership)
• South Africa: Nigerian High Commission in South Africa Stops Issuing Visas (Leadership)
• Kenya: AMAA's Are Badly Organised - Nollywood's Jim Iyke (The Star)
• Nigeria: Oil Producing Communities Petition Fiscal Responsibility Commission (Leadership)
• Nigeria: Jonathan Grateful to Nigerians After Brother's Burial (Leadership)
• Nigeria: FG Misses 2012 Target On GDP Adjustment (Leadership)
• Kenya: Fish Farming Picking Up Well - Researchers (The Star)
• Kenya: Mongolo Does Not Frighten Me - Actress Millicent (The Star)
• Kenya: Why Annan Keeps Coming to Kenya (The Star)
• Kenya: Kilemi, Ciano Honoured (The Star)
• Kenya: The Smelly Feet of Like-Minded People (The Star)
• Kenya: Why We Must All Register As Voters (The Star)
• Kenya/Uganda: Stars Far From Dimmed (The Star)
• Kenya: Matere Backs Ruto-Uhuru Alliance to Win (The Star)
• Kenya: UDF Party Dismisses Claims Mudavadi Is a State House Project (The Star)
• South Sudan: Tackling Insecurity of Paramount Importance to Avoid Disunity in South Sudan [opinion] (SSNA)
• Kenya: DC Tells Chiefs to Collect IDs (The Star)
• Kenya: Two Die in Drainage System (The Star)
• Kenya: Hawkers Initiative Nets 300 Voters for IEBC (The Star)
• Kenya: Medic Links Rising Cancer Cases to Aids (The Star)
• Kenya: Terror Suspect Arrested in Mombasa (The Star)
• Kenya: Keter Appeal to Kalenjins to Register (The Star)
• Kenya: Truckers Protest Over Axle Road Rule At Mariakani Weighbridge (The Star)
• Kenya: Voter Registration Update (The Star)
• Kenya: Don't Squander Your Right to Vote [editorial] (The Star)
• Kenya: IEBC Now Reduces Voter Target to 12 Million (The Star)
• Kenya: Poachers Now Harvest Elephant Genitals in Bizarre Twist to Paoching in Northern Kenya. (The Star)
• Kenya: Kipruto, Barsosio Win Kakamega Forest Race (The Star)
• Kenya: Central Can Support Mudavadi Says Maina (The Star)
• Kenya: Nobel Prize Source of Inspiration for EU [opinion] (The Star)
• Kenya: Alert Issued On Christmas Tricksters (The Star)
• Kenya: TNA Lobby's Call Over Voters' Roll (The Star)
• Kenya: Lecturers and Non-Teaching Staff Return to Work (The Star)
• Kenya: Shahbal in Four-Day Voter Registration Campaign (The Star)
• Kenya: Ruto Wins ICC Cases On Nine Witnesses (The Star)
• Kenya: Jubilee Pact Will Win Polls, Ruto (The Star)
• Kenya: Migori Learns How to Cushion Donkeys' Pain (The Star)
• Kenya: County Council Staff Told Their Jobs Are Safe (The Star)
• Kenya: Cisco Appoints New Distributor (The Star)
• Kenya: CMC Sues to Retain Key Distribution Deal (The Star)
• Kenya: Kofi Annan Takes the Hot Seat [interview] (The Star)
• Kenya: Defectors Won't Get Jobs - Uhuru (The Star)
• Kenya: Co-Operative Bank Stay Alive in Ball Playoff Ties (The Star)
• Kenya: A Deep Dive Into Kenya (The Star)
• Kenya: Cofek Challenges TV Switch-Off Deadline (The Star)
• Kenya: Three in Kerugoya to Hang for Robbery (The Star)
• Kenya: Firms Make Pledge to Save Energy (The Star)
• Kenya: Let's Defend Our Right to Be Heard [opinion] (The Star)
• Kenya: Kitale-Lodwar Road Expanded to Boost Oil Production and Trade With South Sudan (The Star)
• Kenya: Corridors of Power (The Star)
• Kenya: Wiper Endorses Cord Deal (The Star)
• Kenya: Kwale Forest to Earn Sh.2.5 Billion in Carbon Trading (The Star)
• Kenya: KQ Court Ruling Unacceptable in the 21st Century (The Star)
• Kenya: Politics to Blame for Tana Delta Violence - Godhana (The Star)
• Kenya: Ngilu Ditches Cord for Jubilee (The Star)
• Kenya: Don't Elect Propagandists, Says Kenneth (The Star)
• Kenya: Kenya Girls Lose One and Win One (The Star)
• Kenya: Parties' Dispute Tribunal Suspended (The Star)
• Kenya: Give Police More Funds - Lobby (The Star)
• Kenya: Autopsy Reveals Italian Was Strangled to Death in Kilifi (The Star)
• Kenya: Raila Takes His Campaign to Mudavadi's Vihiga Backyard (The Star)
• Kenya: Joho to Lead ODM Team in Campaign for Cord Leaders (The Star)
• Kenya: Kanu Is in Jubilee Alliance to Stay, Says Gideon Moi (The Star)
• Kenya: Raila Reaches Out to Disabled Persons (The Star)
• Rwanda: Police Impounds Truck-Full of Cattle Over Defying Quarantine Directive (New Times)
• Kenya: My Opponents Are Running Scared, Mary Wambui Says (The Star)
• Central African Republic: Bemba Hearings Cancelled This Week (Bemba Trial Website)
• Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Stock Exchange Share Index (New Times)
• Kenya: Mudavadi, Wetangula Ditched Us - Wamalwa (The Star)
• Rwanda: Banking Sector Registers Growth Despite Global Shocks (New Times)
• Kenya: Activists to Sue IEBC Ove Rights of Inmates (The Star)
• Kenya: TNA to Sell Jubilee Agenda At the Coast (The Star)
• Kenya: NCPB Wins Case Against Its Fertiliser Business (The Star)
• Kenya: Stalled Govt Houses to Be Completed, Says PS (The Star)
• Kenya: UN Employee Found Murdered (The Star)
• Kenya: Education Lowers Conflict - Mutula (The Star)
• Kenya: Ngilu Joins Jubilee Alliance (The Star)
• Kenya: Teenager's Body Found Floating in Lake Victoria (The Star)
• Kenya: Ndungu and Murage Top Nairobi's IEBC Race (The Star)
• Kenya: Mwanahalima Scores Eight Goals in Women's Tournament (The Star)
• Kenya: Kalonzo's Promise (The Star)
• Kenya: Sh400 Million to Upgrade Masinde Muliro Campus (The Star)
• Kenya: Techno Brain Offers IT Placement for Graduates (The Star)
• Kenya: Eastern PC Urges Youth to Register (The Star)
• Rwanda: Reading Is Key Ingredient of Vision 2020 [opinion] (New Times)
• Kenya: Kisii Mayor Opposes Election of Two to Union (The Star)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Talks Between Govt and Rebels Stall Again (New Times)
• Kenya: Raila to Tax All Idle Land (The Star)
• Kenya: Kamama Pleads for Aid From Foreign Donors (The Star)
• Tanzania: TANAPA in Spotlight Over Corruption (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Upholding Inyumba's Legacy [editorial] (New Times)
• East Africa: Ministers Disagree Over Governance (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Higher Taxes Cannot Be Imposed On Cement (Daily News)
• Kenya: Nairobi Inches Closer to Addis Power Deal (EA Business)
• Tanzania/Zambia: Kim Names Squad for Zambia Clash (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Liberian President Pays Tribute to Inyumba (New Times)
• Tanzania: Vodacom Sponsors Kilimanjaro Marathon's Fun Run Again (Daily News)
• Uganda: Nile Diaspora Film Festival On (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Tanzania's Horticulture Earns U.S.$389 Million (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Iso Offers to Help Dar es Salaam Fights Counterfeits (Daily News)
• Africa: Home-Based HIV Kits Aid in Scourge Fight (EA Business)
• Congo-Kinshasa: Who Wants Peace in DRC? Not the Media, Rights Groups or Even Some Countries [opinion] (New Times)
• Tanzania: Dive to Formalise Artistes' Footing Takes Shape (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Mutaboba Leaves Guinea Bissau (New Times)
• Tanzania: Just Suggestions to Redress Gaps Left By Chiefs (Daily News)
• East Africa: Region for More Infrustracture Devt (EA Business)
• Rwanda: 39 Arrested in Police Crackdown (New Times)
• Tanzania: Chronic Malnutrition Now Threatens Lives of Children Under Five (Daily News)
• Kenya: Kenya SMEs Get U.S.$60 Million (EA Business)
• Rwanda: Woman Allegedly Gang Raped in India Is Not Rwandan (New Times)
• Rwanda: Rwanda Hosts Regional Workshop On Land Valuation (New Times)
• Uganda: NAADs Refutes Hiring Unqualified Staff (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Mob Justice Claims 673 in One Year - LHCR (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Cases of Fraud Reported in Umurenge SACCOs (New Times)
• Tanzania: TANESCO Pushes for Tariff Hike (Daily News)
• Uganda: Uganda Advised On Rural Banks (EA Business)
• Rwanda: Kenya Defence College Students Tour Rwanda (New Times)
• Tanzania: Extension of TIE Was Dream Come True (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Kamichi Launches Second Album in Muhanga (New Times)
• Tanzania: Kikwete to Grace 2012 Development Symposium (Daily News)
• Rwanda: Police Take League Summit (New Times)
• Tanzania: Tanzania in Mobile Phone Health Plan (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Twiga Stars Remain Stagnant in FIFA World Rankings (Daily News)
• Rwanda: New Initiative to Address Disaster Response Delays (New Times)
• East Africa: Museveni Takes Chair (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Kigoda Launches Book On Agribusiness (Daily News)
• Kenya: Ojaamong and Rival Clash in Teso Funeral (The Star)
• Uganda: Museveni Set to Discuss Oil With Putin (Independent)
• Tanzania: Tanesco, Dowans Saga Drags On (EA Business)
• Uganda: Makerere University in New Staff Recruitment Drive (Independent)
• Rwanda: Dugout Outplay Challengers, Reach Sulfo League Final (New Times)
• Uganda: Chamber of Commerce to Boost Banking, Agri-Business in Northern Uganda (Independent)
• Uganda: Technology Key to Development - Minister (EA Business)
• Ghana: Ghana's Opposition Rejects Outcome of Presidential Polls (New Times)
• Uganda: Retired Judge Kanyeihamba Wants Corrupt Judges Out (Independent)
• Uganda: Somali Forces, Amisom Secure Jawhar (Independent)
• Rwanda: Inyumba Was a Selfless Leader - Kagame (New Times)
• Uganda: Delaying Oil Bill Will Impede Production (EA Business)
• Uganda: No Silver Bullet Can Kill LRA - U.S Warns (Independent)
• Tanzania: Mantra Supports Songea Tailors (Daily News)
• Uganda: Uganda Police Asks Interpol to Arrest Mubiru (Independent)
• Tanzania: MUCCoBS Registers More Educational Programmes (Daily News)
• Sudan: Foro Baranga Yellow Fever Campaign Starts (Radio Dabanga)
• Kenya: Wiper Party Endorses Kalonzo As a Presidential Candidate (Independent)
• Uganda: Neglect to Blame for Bad Teeth (EA Business)
• Tanzania: Miyeyusho Retains WBF Bantamweight Title (Daily News)
• Sudan: 'Gezira University Problem Not Related to Tuition Fees', Ministry (Radio Dabanga)
• Kenya: Nyeri Voters Advised to Resist Bribes (The Star)
• Rwanda: Aloisea Inyumba Laid to Rest (Focus)
• West Africa: Ecowas Court Sits in Nigeria (This Day)
• Tanzania: Mzumbe Varsity Stresses Entrepreneurship (Daily News)
• Sudan: Tensions Continue in Mesteriha, Man Killed (Radio Dabanga)
• Tanzania: Deaf Students in Moshi Graduate in Tailoring, Carpentry (Daily News)
• Sudan: Students Protest in Khartoum (Radio Dabanga)
• Tanzania: Mixed Feelings Greet Low Cost Airline Entry (Daily News)
• Ethiopia: Bata Shoes to Stomp in Ethiopia (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Artisanal Miners Get Support (Daily News)
• Kenya: Tourism Players Want Alcohol Law Changed (EA Business)
• Ethiopia: Apex Justified in Laying Off Employees, to Pay Compensation (Addis Fortune)
• Sudan: Herders Trespass Farms in Umm Dukhum, Sources (Radio Dabanga)
• Tanzania: Four 'Imams' Cause Chaos in Mpanda Town (Daily News)
• Sudan: Nighttime Attacks Reported At Gezira University Dorms (Radio Dabanga)
• Ethiopia: New Energy Bill Seeks Powerful Regulatory Body (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Govt Pledges Sh2 Billion to Coffee Development Programmes (Daily News)
• Sudan: Chad Government to Meet With Sheikhs in Abeche (Radio Dabanga)
• Ethiopia: Ethiopian Wins International Diamond Prize (Addis Fortune)
• Tanzania: Execute Duties Diligently, National Leaders Reminded (Daily News)
• Somalia: Puntland Fourth Political Association Responds to Allegations (Garowe Online)
• Ethiopia: Tight Budget Belts (Addis Fortune)
• Somalia: 'Ballot Fraud in Somaliland District Elections' Says Opposition Leader (Garowe Online)
• Tanzania: Uphold Professional Integrity, Accountants Told (Daily News)
• Ethiopia: ERCA Reduces Cash Register Service Fee, Pleasing No One (Addis Fortune)
• Kenya: Women Bear Brunt of Sexual Violence [opinion] (The Star)
• South Sudan: South Sudan Interior Ministry Condemns Murder of Political Commentator [press release] (Sudan Tribune)
• Kenya: Wiper Endorses Kalonzo for President (The Star)
• Kenya: Cecile Releases 'Make a Change' Campaign Song (The Star)
• Tanzania: NBC Reintroduces Group Loans (Daily News)
• Ethiopia: Liberalising Seed Market Pertinent to Change Long Overdue Agricultural Lag [editorial] (Addis Fortune)
• Sudan: Why Doha and Seisi Have Failed Darfur [opinion] (Sudan Tribune)
• Africa: Africa Rises, but With Challenges [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• South Sudan: Government Pledges U.S.$5 Million to Sustain EU, FAO Agriculture Recovery Project [press release] (Sudan Tribune)
• Ethiopia: An Uphill Battle to Millionairship Through the Enterprise Road (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Institute's Threshold Lease Price Fix Dejects City Authorities [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Noble Unity-No Nation Without Free Individuals [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Flimsy Capitalisation [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: A Gradual Rise in Art Appreciation, Pricing (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Stronger America Needs Stronger Ethiopia [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Kenya: Mbarire Cleared of Misusing CDF Money (The Star)
• Ethiopia: Fineline-for Reasons As Diverse and Many As They No Doubt Could Be Genuine... [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Kenya: Kalonzo Gets Party Nod to Contest Presidency (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Ngilu Cuts Cord With Kalonzo, Raila (Capital FM)
• Ethiopia: Privatization Tender Attracts a Swarm of Interest (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Southern Sun Hotels Eyes Ethiopia (Addis Fortune)
• Kenya: Raila Behaving Like a Jilted Lover - TNA (Capital FM)
• Ethiopia: Fed Govt to Erect Largest Ever Edible Oil Refinery Plant (Addis Fortune)
• Ethiopia: Quality Seeds Conundrum [opinion] (Addis Fortune)
• Eritrea: Ministry Organizes Training in Northern Red Sea Region Regarding VCT (Shabait)
• Ethiopia: Makeshift Reforms [column] (Addis Fortune)
• Eritrea: Seminars Conducted in Foro Sub-Zone Regarding Law (Shabait)
• Ethiopia: Sanas Awards Ethiopian Leather Development Institute Laboratory (Addis Fortune)
• Eritrea: Southern Red Sea Region - Ministry Conducts Meeting With a View to Enhancing Educational Impact (Shabait)
• Ethiopia: African Development Bank Approves U.S. $115 Million for EthioKenya Electric Project (Addis Fortune)
• Kenya: Only Half of 18 Million Voters Listed As Deadline Nears (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Kenya's Intricate Tax System Simplified (Capital FM)
• Eritrea: 36 Breadwinner Women Become Beneficiaries of Training in Dekemhare Sub-Zone (Shabait)
• Kenya: Kenya in Unison With Region On EPAs (Capital FM)
• Somalia: Somali President - 'In the Era of Illegal Checkpoints Is Over and Unacceptable' (Shabelle)
• Eritrea: Ambassador Saleh Omar Presents Credentials to President of Mozambique (Shabait)
• Africa: AU Plans a Six-Month Golden Jubilee Celebration (Ethiopia Government)
• Kenya: Wiper, ODM Extended Deadlines for Aspirants (Capital FM)
• Somalia: Coca-Cola Plant Resumes Its Production in Somalia (Shabelle)
• Kenya: Living With Sewage Inside a Kibera House (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Kalasha - the Best On Kenya's Screen Feted (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Orange Reclaim Africa Crown (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Baby Natasha Is the Purity Face of the Fair Winner! (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Free to Air Digital Decoders Retailing At Ksh. 6,000 As Nairobi Switches in Weeks (CIO)
• Uganda: Cecafa - How Uganda Cranes Won It (New Vision)
• Kenya: Time to Send Somali Refugees Back Home - Raila (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Low Voter Turnout in the North Rift Worries Kamar (The Star)
• Tanzania: Mantrac, Stanbic Bank Seal Business Deal (Daily News)
• Kenya: 25 Nominated for KPL Media Awards (Capital FM)
• Kenya: Digital Migration Case to Be Heard Next Week (The Star)