November 11, 2013
Ethiopia: Journalist's Plight Evokes Apartheid 'Terrorism' Law [guest column]
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The continued detention of Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega, who is serving an 18-year sentence as a convicted terrorist in Kaliti prison outside Addis Ababa, is emblematic of… Read more »
November 07, 2013
Nigeria: Advocacy Group Tackles Oil Companies Over Spills
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The Nigerian operations of two major international companies have been accused of failing to control oil spills which damage the environment and the health of Nigerians. Read more »
November 05, 2013
Congo-Kinshasa: Rebels, Govt Close to Peace Deal
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If the M23 movement in the Democratic Republic of Congo publicly renounces its rebellion, Kinshasa will accept the announcement and a peace deal will be signed five days later, say… Read more »
November 04, 2013
Nigeria: In Huge Step, Nigeria Takes Power Private [interview]
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The Nigerian government handed over management of electricity generation and transmission to new owners on Friday, the latest step in the transformation of the country's power… Read more »
October 31, 2013
Africa: Child Mothers Set to Double By 2030, Says UN
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The number of girls who become mothers before they are 15 years old is set nearly to double in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030, according to a new United Nations report. Read more »
October 29, 2013
Africa: For GE, Africa's Infrastructural Needs Represent Business Opportunity - Jay Ireland
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General Electric, a well-known American brand with longstanding engagement in Africa, is "expanding its footprint" across the African continent (see GE in Africa brochure). The… Read more »
Central African Republic: Soldiers 'Out of Control' in CAR, Says Amnesty
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The rebel fighters who overthrew the government of the Central African Republic (CAR) earlier this year, and who now comprise the country's armed forces, are "out of control", says… Read more »
Central African Republic: Amnesty Report Details Abuses in CAR, Makes Recommendations [document]
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Excerpts from the Amnesty International report, "CAR: Human rights crisis spiralling out of control": Read more »
Central African Republic: Seleka Soldiers Raped Women, Girls in Bangui - Report [document]
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An excerpt from the Amnesty International report, "CAR: Human rights crisis spiralling out of control": Read more »
October 28, 2013
Africa: UBA Is Diversifying & Operating On One High Standard in 19 Countries - CEO [interview]
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The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA), one of the continent's oldest and largest financial institutions, is headquartered in Nigeria with operations in 18 other African countries… Read more »
October 24, 2013
Africa: Advances and Setbacks in Polio Fight
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As the global community marks World Polio Day on Thursday, recent events show there is both cause for celebration and concern. Read more »
October 23, 2013
Nigeria: Child Survival Profile - Nigeria [document]
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An excerpt from the Save the Children report, Lives on the Line: Read more »
October 22, 2013
Africa: Ethiopia Proclaims Right to Family Planning [guest column]
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"Unmet need", in the context of family planning, is a rather mundane term that masks an urgent social justice and human rights issue. An estimated 220 million women in the world… Read more »
October 21, 2013
Uganda: Corruption Report Fingers Museveni
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A new report on corruption in Uganda names President Yoweri Museveni as one of those responsible for what it calls widespread "bribery, nepotism, and misuse of official positions… Read more »
Egypt: Motorcycle Gunmen Kill Three at Wedding
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Unknown assailants opened fire on a wedding ceremony at a Cairo church on Sunday, killing three people, including a 13-year-old girl, reports the online news service of Al Ahram… Read more »
October 17, 2013
Mauritania: Modern Slavery in Mauritania [document]
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An excerpt from the Global Slavery Index published by the Walk Free Foundation: Read more »
Africa: Campaign Names Africa's Slave-Holding Nations
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An anti-slavery campaign group says in a new report that Nigeria has the highest number of people living in what it describes as "modern slavery" in Africa, while Mauritania has… Read more »
October 16, 2013
Africa: Free Speech Equals Better Governance, Says Report
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The more freely Africans can speak their minds, the more confident they are in the performance of their governments, says a report published today. Read more »
October 15, 2013
Malawi: President Banda Appoints New Cabinet
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President Joyce Banda has appointed new ministers barely a week after sacking the entire 25-member cabinet over allegations of corruption. Read more »
Africa: Survey Reveals Africa's Top Promoters of Gender Equality
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Rwanda is Africa's top-performing advocate of gender equality, followed by the Seychelles, Mozambique, South Africa and Botswana. Read more »
October 14, 2013
Africa: Africa Chooses to Stay Inside the Law On Kenya [analysis]
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African leaders have opted to adhere to the law which set up the International Criminal Court in pursuing efforts to keep Kenyan political leaders out of the court. Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Rising But Slowly and Unevenly
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Standards of governance are gradually improving across Africa. Although the performance of some nations has deteriorated in fields such as the rule of law, economic opportunity and… Read more »
October 10, 2013
Egypt: U.S. Withholds Military Aid From Egypt
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The Obama administration has announced that it will withhold hundreds of millions of dollars worth of military and cash assistance to the Egyptian government until there is… Read more »
Libya: Prime Minister Freed After Kidnapping By Militia
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Libyan state television is reporting that Prime Minister Ali Zidan has been released, hours after news agencies reported his 'arrest' by gunmen. Read more »
Libya: Prime Minister 'Arrested' by Gunmen
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Libyan PM Ali Zeidan has been seized by armed men in the capital, Tripoli, according to the BBC. Read more »
