May 20, 2010
Liberia: 'The Role of Agriculture in Post-Conflict Recovery - The Case of Liberia' [document]
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A statement by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia on "The Role of Agriculture in Post-Conflict Recovery: The Case of Liberia." Delivered at… Read more »
May 17, 2010
Sudan: Govt Arrests Top Bashir Critic
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The government of President Omar al-Bashir in Khartoum has again arrested Bashir's former ally, the Islamist leader, Hassan al-Turabi. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Party Calls for Fresh Election Plans
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Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's party has called for an urgent summit of Southern African leaders to help enforce the agreement setting up Zimbabwe's unity government. Read more »
May 14, 2010
Madagascar: Rajoelina Not to Stand for President
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After the recent deadlock in talks aimed at ending Madagascar's political crisis, and the constitution of a new civilian-military administration, the island's leader, Andry… Read more »
May 13, 2010
Tanzania: Freelance Journalist Wins Top U.S. Award
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A U.S.-based global media network is to award a Tanzanian freelance journalist, Vicky Ntetema, for her courage in exposing the brutal killings of albinos and their families. Read more »
May 12, 2010
Libya: More Than 100 Die in Airline Crash
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More than 100 people died at Tripoli's international airport when a flight from Johannesburg crashed while landing early Wednesday. Read more »
Eswatini: Environmentalist Seeks to Balance Interests of People, Wildlife [interview]
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Award-winnning Swaziland Environmentalist and Public Attorney Thuli Makama has built a reputation of standing up for the rights of civil society and local communities. Read more »
Africa: Newest Names in Fashion Show Designs in U.S.
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African Vibes Magazine has held its fourth anniversary celebration in Los Angeles, California. The gala event on April 24 kicked off in the early evening with the “I Wear… Read more »
May 05, 2010
Nigeria: President Yar'Adua Dies Following Lengthy Illness and Constitutional Uncertainty
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President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua died Wednesday night at age 58 in the presidential villa in the capital, Abuja. His death was confirmed by presidential spokesman Olusegun Adeniyi,… Read more »
Africa: Harnessing Continent's Potential Through Infrastructure Development and Entrepreneurship
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The recent Fourth Annual Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) U.S.-Africa Infrastructure Conference brought together industry leaders from all sectors and policymakers from the United… Read more »
May 04, 2010
Madagascar: Rajoelina Negotiates on Army Demands
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Madagascar's ruler, Andry Rajoelina, is reported to be conducting talks with military leaders in an effort to meet their demands that he bring to an end the country's political… Read more »
Sudan: Clinton Defends U.S. Record on Khartoum
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The United States Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton, has defended the Obama administration's record on Sudan, saying although she is "certainly not satisfied" with what it has… Read more »
May 03, 2010
Somalia: UN Envoy Says Peace and Humanitarian Efforts Must Move to Mogadishu [interview]
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Peace in Somalia is not only possible but is 'relatively easy' to achieve, according to Ambassador Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, a veteran diplomat who has served as Mauritania's foreign… Read more »
April 30, 2010
Eswatini: Prize-Winning Attorney Assures Environmental Groups Are Heard [interview]
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When Swaziland's Environment Ministry denied NGOs full representation in environmental management discussions, environmentalist and public affairs attorney Thuli Brilliance Makama… Read more »
April 28, 2010
Ethiopia: Foreign Aid Subsidizes Repression, Says Expert [blog]
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A month ahead of national elections, the Ethiopian government has come under critical Western scrutiny in an article which accuses foreign donors of "subsidizing a regime that is… Read more »
April 27, 2010
Madagascar: Leaders to Meet in New Bid to Resolve Political Deadlock
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Four months after Madagascar's de facto leader Andry Rajoelina repudiated internationally-brokered mechanisms aimed at restoring constitutional rule, African leaders will make a… Read more »
April 26, 2010
Sudan: Bashir Wins National Polls, Kiir in South
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President Omar al-Bashir was officially declared the winner of Sudan's national elections Monday, while President Salva Kiir was declared re-elected as the leader of the… Read more »
April 24, 2010
Africa: Africans Advance Quest for a Malaria Vaccine [guest column]
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On World Malaria Day 2010, the international community marks a historic milestone in the fight against malaria. This past year, we launched a Phase III efficacy trial of the… Read more »
April 23, 2010
Africa: World Must Retain Focus on Anti-Malaria Fight, Says Expert [interview]
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Despite recent achievements in fighting malaria, the international community must not become complacent or distracted, says Dr. Steven Phillips, medical director of global issues… Read more »
April 22, 2010
Liberia: Challengers Line Up to Take On Popular Incumbent in 2011 Polls
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Depending on which side of the political divide you stand, you would either agree with, or dismiss as purely partisan, the thunderous applause Liberia's President Ellen Johnson… Read more »
April 21, 2010
Sudan: Two Major Parties Agree to Accept Polls Results - Report
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The parties to Sudan's 2005 peace agreement have agreed to accept the results of last week's election and to form a new unity government, the Sudan Tribune reports from Juba. Read more »
East Africa: New Internet Cable Links Region to World
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The second major fibre-optic cable linking Africa's east coast to the world was completed Tuesday, the largest shareholder in the project has announced. Read more »
Rwanda: Opposition Leader Arrested
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Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire has been arrested and accused of genocide denial and collaborating with a "terrorist organisation," reports Agence France-Presse. Read more »
April 17, 2010
South Africa: Religious Uproar Over Jewish Judge Who Criticized Israel
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South Africa's Jewish community, the largest in Africa, is in an uproar over pressure brought to bear on one of its most eminent members by Zionists upset over his involvement in… Read more »
April 15, 2010
Nigeria: Electoral Reform, Energy Are Top Priorities for Acting President
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Acting President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday called for a curb on the sale of small arms around the world and for the international community to support Nigeria's efforts to… Read more »
