March 19, 2009
Madagascar: A Greek Tragedy That Will Hurt Investment [guest column]
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Deposed President Marc Ravalomanana brought the house of Madagascar down upon himself. But he has been replaced by a young untested leader who, although he has some public support,… Read more »
March 18, 2009
Nigeria: Non-Profit Syringe Factory to Fight Aids, Create Jobs [interview]
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The aid community often focuses its health projects on hospitals and clinics, but the Pan African Health Foundation chose to go in a different direction – by building a… Read more »
Sudan: Obama to Appoint Special Envoy [blog]
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United States President Barack Obama is expected to announce the appointment of a special envoy to Sudan Wednesday, a move that will be welcomed by campaigners concerned that his… Read more »
Madagascar: Africa Condemns Military Handover of Power
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As military leaders anointed opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as Madagascar’s new leader, African governments condemned the ousting of President Marc Ravalomanana as the… Read more »
March 17, 2009
Madagascar: Besieged President to Resign
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The besieged Malagasy president, Marc Ravalomanana, appeared headed out of office on Tuesday after opposition leader Andry Rajoelina took over a presidential palace which soldiers… Read more »
Liberia: Reflections After The Colloquium [blog]
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The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
Liberia: Think Globally Act Locally: Liberian Women Honored After Global Human Rights Activists Portrayed In Speak Truth to Power [blog]
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The first two days were focused on international issues; the third day, with support from the women of the world, was focused on Liberia's National Plan of Action. Today… Read more »
March 16, 2009
Africa: Obama Should Meet African Ministers Before G20 Summit [guest column]
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President Barack Obama's election held an implicit promise for Africa, the continent of his father's birth. Yet the global financial meltdown, two wars and numerous interstate… Read more »
Madagascar: Opposition Calls For Arrest of President
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Madagascar’s opposition leader, Andry Rajoelina, is ratcheting up pressure to oust President Marc Ravalomanana, spurning a suggestion that support for the government be… Read more »
March 15, 2009
Madagascar: Ravalomanana Willing to Call Referendum
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Madagascar’s President Marc Ravalomanana, facing demands from the opposition that he step down from office, told crowds outside his presidential palace on Sunday that he was… Read more »
March 14, 2009
Africa: Finance Ministers Make Promises to Developing Countries
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Finance ministers from the world's most powerful countries say they are committed to helping developing economies in the face of the global financial crisis. Read more »
Madagascar: Opposition Claims Power, Ravalomanana Rejects Claim
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Antananarivo's sacked mayor, Andry Rajoelina, emerged from hiding on Saturday to step up pressure to force the ouster of Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana. His supporters… Read more »
Madagascar: Opposition Launches New Bid to Seize Power
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Antananarivo's sacked mayor, Andry Rajoelina, emerged from hiding on Saturday to step up pressure to force the ouster of Madagascar's President Marc Ravalomanana. Read more »
March 13, 2009
Nigeria: Singapore Firm Clarifies Report on Power Partnership
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The Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) has disputed the accuracy of a report saying that the Lagos State Government is "partnering with the Singapore Power Company to ensure… Read more »
March 12, 2009
Sudan: Darfur Aid Workers Abducted
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Five Darfur aid workers employed by the international medical charity, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), were abducted Wednesday night, the agency said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Minister Freed From Jail
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Zimbabwe's new deputy agriculture minister, Roy Bennett, was released from prison on bail on Thursday, nearly a month after the formation of the country's new unity government. Read more »
Africa: Trade Talks Challenge Govts to Practical Action [guest column]
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The controversial negotiations over trade agreements between the European Union and regional blocs in Africa are challenging governments to rethink the best way of promoting… Read more »
March 11, 2009
Africa: Kikwete Calls for Joint Action on Economic Crisis
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Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has called on Africa to send a "clear message" to next month's crucial meeting of the G20, the world's major economic powers, to help mitigate… Read more »
Sudan: Obama Condemns Expulsion of Aid Agencies
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In his most important intervention on Africa policy since his inauguration, President Barack Obama of the United States has condemned Sudan's expulsion of international aid… Read more »
March 10, 2009
Ghana/Congo-Kinshasa: Leopards Outclass Black Stars
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Technically and tactically, the “Leopards” of the Democratic Republic of Congo provided spectators a display of thrilling skills throughout the inaugural tournament of… Read more »
March 09, 2009
Cote d'Ivoire: Peace Deal Runs Into Dead End [guest column]
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Two years after a peace deal ended the bloody five-year civil war in Côte d’Ivoire, the country is once again at risk of crumbling apart. Slowly recovering from… Read more »
Africa: Women's Colloquium in Liberia Focuses on Empowerment Across the Globe
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Drumming and fanfare amid a display of Liberian art works and speeches by heads state and government characterized the opening of the International Colloquium for Women’s… Read more »
Liberia: President Inaugurates Angie Brooks Center to Promote Women's Advancement [blog]
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President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - familiarly known as 'Ellen' or 'Ma Ellen' by many Liberians - broke ground for the Angie Brooks International Center on Women's Empowerment,… Read more »
Africa: International Women's Day in Liberia [blog]
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Nadine Hack is president and CEO of beCause Global Consulting, a New York-based company aiming to "bring causes to life." Long engaged in international development, women's issues… Read more »
Liberia: Women's Mass Action For Peace and 'Pray the Devil Back to Hell' Screening at Samuel K Doe Stadium [blog]
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Today, while Colloquium workshops continue, another historic event is part of the program. Tonight the film Pray the Devil Back to Hell - about the Liberian women's… Read more »
