Denmark to Extradite Rwandan Genocide Suspect
A court has upheld the Danish government's decision to extradite Emmanuel Mbarushimana who is suspected of participating in the 1994 genocide. He immediately lodged an appeal following the ruling. read more »
Ethiopia to Build Largest Steel Mill
A U.S. $600 million deal has been signed with an Italian steel mill engineering giant for the construction of the largest steel mill in the country. read more »
Sirleaf Gets France's Highest Award
French President François Hollande honored President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Paris for her support to women's rights and the "promotion of stability and development in the region". read more »
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The United Kingdom has decided to withhold aid from Rwanda following a controversial United Nations report accusing the country of backing Congo rebels. Read more »
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The Port of Dar es Salaam has acquired four new cranes, a move the Tanzania Port Authority has said should result in decongestion and enhanced efficiency. Read more »
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German coach Klaus Dieter Pagels has been appointed as the warriors' new mentor following Rahman Gumbo's resignation due to poor results. Read more »
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The government has explained why it cancelled its agreement with the German airline, Lufthansa. Read more »
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Yellow fever is continuing to grip the country's Darfur region, leaving scores dead and infected. Read more »
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Speaker Rebecca Kadaga sneaked out of parliament as debate on the oil bill span out of control and regular parliament procedures were forgotten. The fiercely divided legislators ... Read more »
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A World Bank economist has urged smallholder farmers to embrace commercial agriculture, which has been key in offsetting poverty in Asia. Read more »
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The M23 rebel group has reportedly agreed to a regional peace plan to exit strategic eastern towns, but only if the president meets their demands. Read more »
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The Tanzania Metereological Agency has reported oddities in sea temperatures, and has warned of uncertain rain patterns that may mean flooding or drought. Read more »
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The structure of governance, which analysts have described as a "shaky" union, has continued to take center-stage during the Constitution Review Commission meetings. Zanzibar's ... Read more »












