Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105311110.html
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Libya: Zuma Says Gaddafi Ready for Truce
Muammar Gaddafi is ready for a truce to stop the fighting in his country, Jacob Zuma, the South African president, has said.
Tanzania: Zanzibar Tackles Malaria with Mobile Phones
Afew years ago,Othman Mrushid would show up each morning at his clinic in a tiny rugged Matemwe village,Unguja,Zanzibar, to find a group of shivering villagers waiting for his services. After checking the patients, majority would be suffering from malaria. It used to be a daily routine.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105311233.html
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Sudan agrees demilitarised border
Northern and southern Sudan agree to set up a demilitarised zone along their border to be jointly patrolled.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-13603232
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Mali City Rankled by Rules for Life in Spotlight
Residents of Djenn�, Mali, a Unesco World Heritage site, complain that the guidelines to maintain that designation are too restrictive.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=034418b1b6c916136e34adbb8fe12fc0
Monday, May 30, 2011
News Analysis: As Goal Shifts in Libya, Time Constrains NATO
President Obama has shifted from protecting civilians to regime change, but NATO faces tensions over how long it will take.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a2475fc6b3ce6da987ddae2f45cbf3a3
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Taking the temperature
How would attitudes change if it snowed in West Africa?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13585250
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VIDEO: Town caught in violence of Sudan
Abyei was seized by northern troops at the weekend, but is also claimed by the south.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13570558
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
Obama demands pull-back of Libyan troops; Tripoli declares cease-fire
President demands Libyan government move beyond cease-fire declaration and withdraw troops from cities captured by rebels or face "military action."
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Libya gains control of more rebel territory
No-fly zone supporters fear international action could come too late to help rebels.
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Uganda: Museveni Names Cabinet
President Museveni last night dropped about 25 ministers, in Cabinet whose biggest surprise was probably the appointment of Radio One Managing Director - Maria Kiwanuka as the new Finance Minister.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105280007.html
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China, after abstaining in U.N. vote, criticizes airstrikes on Gaddafi forces
China on Monday stepped up its criticism of the U.S.-led airstrikes against Libya, using the Communist Party's main media organs to say the military intervention undermines the United Nations charter.
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Obama praises Brazil as a model of democracy
With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama sticks to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil.
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Cost of revolution
Can Egypt meet the rising economic demands of its people?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-13522365
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Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Puntland
A profile of the Somali region which declared autonomy in 1998
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/4276288.stm
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In Libya, advance by Gaddafi forces sends rebels fleeing
TRIPOLI, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi sent opposition fighters fleeing Thursday from a strategic oil port in eastern Libya that rebels had held for a week, appearing to reverse the rebels' advances toward Tripoli.
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Egypt to Open Border With Gaza, in the Face of Israeli Objections
The move by Egypt?s transitional government, in the face of Israeli protests, will be the latest geopolitical aftershock of the Egyptian revolution.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=30068d903e7d09609df477b4b4149563
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Egypt to vote on constitition changes, but some pro-democracy critics pressing for 'no'
CAIRO - Egypt's transition to democracy after 30 years of authoritarian rule faces a major test on Saturday when Egyptians vote in a referendum on amendments to the constitution. Opponents are pushing heavily for a "no" vote, saying the changes don't go far enough and that the ruling military is rus
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Obama administration prepares for possibility of new post-revolt Islamist regimes
The White House is acknowledging popular revolutions might bring a more religious cast to politics.
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Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections
Constitutional amendments approved by wide margin in historic referendum.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Gadhafi tells rebels 'surrender or flee' as his forces gain in east and west Libya
TOBRUK, Libya - Moammar Gadhafi's forces struck the rebellion's heartland with airstrikes, missiles and artillery on Tuesday, trying for the first time to take back a city that serves as a crucial gateway for the band of fighters who threatened his four-decade hold on power. Rebels rushed to the fro
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Gambia
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1032156.stm
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New York Times renews call for information on journalists missing in Libya
The New York Times says it is holding out hope that four of its journalists who went missing while covering the Libyan conflict are alive.
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Libya: Nato Blasts Rock Tripoli in Heaviest Bombing So Far
Nato carried out its heaviest bombing of the Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday with powerful explosions heard in the sector around Moamer Kadhafi's Bab al-Aziziya residence.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105241853.html
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Libya's Gadhafi, increasingly isolated internationally, finds supporters in Latin America
CARACAS, Venezuela - As Moammar Gadhafi finds himself increasingly isolated internationally, he still has at least a few friends far away.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Israel intercepts ship it says carried Iranian weapons bound for Gaza
The Israeli navy on Tuesday intercepted what officials alleged was a ship carrying Iranian weapons destined for Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip.
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Gadhafi's government controls the skies by day; sundown brings rebels out in oil-rich east
TOBRUK, Libya - Moammar Gadhafi's warplanes, artillery and mortar shells can control huge swaths of territory by day, including oil ports, rebel supply routes and even hostile towns. Rebels say anti-government forces can still return in darkness to take advantage of Gadhafi's own thin supply lines a
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Israel says its navy intercepts Egypt-bound ship carrying arms off Mediterranean coast
JERUSALEM - Israel intercepted a ship carrying a large delivery of arms off the country's Mediterranean coast on Tuesday, saying the shipment included sophisticated weaponry sent by Iran and Syria for Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Poll: Conditional support for Libya no-fly zone
Most Americans say they support U.S. participation in a no-fly zone over Libya as a way to neutralize Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's air force, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.
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The Lede: Following Obama's Middle East Speech on Twitter
Readers of The Lede can watch live video of President Obama's speech on the Middle East, which is scheduled to begin at 11:40 a.m. ET.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8f24076871e2ccc3d96267d95808f6e8
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Libya: Coalition airstrikes continue on Gaddafi forces, U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes as criticism over no-fly zone mounts
American and coalition forces continued air strikes and missile sorties against forces loyal to Col. Moammar Gaddafi as U.S. struggles to hold together crucial coalition partners.
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Sunday, May 22, 2011
At the Best of Blogs as a Jury Member
I’m in Bonn, Germany as the English speaking judge for Deutsche Welle’s “Best of Blogs” awards (aka The BoBs). There are 11 judges, each representing different languages, and we each get to present one blog for each main category and each get one vote for the winner. Being the English judge is actually quite challenging, [...]
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Ushahidi Strategy Meeting 2011
[Reposted from the Ushahidi Blog] Yesterday Ushahidi won the Kenya ICT Award for “Social Equity and Poverty Reduction“, which we’re extremely grateful for. None of us were able to attend the conference in Kenya due to the whole team being at our big annual meeting. The Ushahidi core team works from 7 different timezones ranging [...]
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Western Sahara
Key facts about the territory disputed between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/3466917.stm
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Namibia
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1063245.stm
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
International Court Seeks Warrant for Qaddafi
A prosecutor said he had ample evidence to charge three top Libyan officials for crimes against humanity.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=dddc62570ca0d01b152f0e2f35325ad4
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World Briefing | AFRICA: Uganda: Opposition Leader?s Wife Is Briefly Held
Winnie Byanyima, a senior director at the United Nations Development Program in New York, was on her way to the airport to fly to the U.S. when her car was stopped by security forces.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=a9ca8c18aca9c02d3d7c6d1e81646f9f
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Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Pursuing Gaddafi
How will international court moves affect Libya crisis?
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13420315
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Monday, May 16, 2011
African Farmers Displaced as Investors Move In
Across Africa and the developing world, a new global land rush is gobbling up large expanses of arable land.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=4933fea36c7658ab456bb5e36f773d04
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Obama visits Brazil with Libya on his mind
With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama stuck to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil, arriving Sunday morning in a once-notorious slum that Brazilian officials now hold up as a symbol of a rejuvenated country.
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Somaliland
An overview of Somaliland, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/3794847.stm
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya
Administration officials and military leaders came under a barrage of questions - raised by members of Congress, outside experts and reporters - about the parameters of U.S. participation and the operation's goals, especially if Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi does not capitulate.
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Egypt: Mubarak's Wife Taken Into Custody
The wife of ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, Suzanne Thabet, has been remanded in custody for 15 days pending investigations into the illegal acquisition of wealth according to the official Mena news agency.
Kenya: Petrol, Kerosene to Cost More From Sunday
Petroleum pump prices have risen for the sixth month in a row, spelling tough times ahead for Kenyans.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105140087.html
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Google man behind Egypt protests signs book deal
Wael Ghonim, the Google executive seen as a key figure in the protests in Egypt that ousted President Hosni Mubarak, signs a book deal.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-middle-east-13351284
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Egypt to vote on constitition changes, but some pro-democracy critics pressing for 'no'
CAIRO - Egypt's transition to democracy after 30 years of authoritarian rule faces a major test on Saturday when Egyptians vote in a referendum on amendments to the constitution. Opponents are pushing heavily for a "no" vote, saying the changes don't go far enough and that the ruling military is rus
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Nicholas D. Kristof: Answering Your Sudan Questions, Take 2
Former President Jimmy Carter and Nicholas Kristof answer a second round of readers' questions about Sudan.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=cf99e10fec1f33c9f58b0e54b3adf7f2
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Top African sides punished by Caf
Tunisia's Club Africain are one of several top African teams sanctioned by Caf's disciplinary committee.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/sport2/hi/football/13399140.stm
Taking Airport, Rebels in Libya Loosen Noose
Taking control of the airport in Libya?s third-largest city was a major rebel victory in the conflict.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=f0bc3adea638d7cfe4f83a03d05c8ba9
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Thursday, May 12, 2011
Cicely Wolters: An unabashed advocate for the Peace Corps
FEDERAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK | A former Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua and now desk officer for Morocco and Jordan at headquarters in Washington, D.C., Cicely Wolters has watched as the Internet and cellphones have transformed the experiences of volunteers worldwide.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Obama praises Brazil as a model of democracy
With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama sticks to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Mali City Rankled by Rules for Life in Spotlight
Residents of Djenn�, Mali, a Unesco World Heritage site, complain that the guidelines to maintain that designation are too restrictive.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=034418b1b6c916136e34adbb8fe12fc0
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Rebel council seeks to transform Libya
Libya's rebels are a movement under siege and desperate for international recognition, assistance and a no-fly zone.
Monday, May 9, 2011
G8 ministers defer to UN for resolution on helping Libyan rebels
PARIS - Top diplomats from some of the world's biggest powers deferred Tuesday to the U.N. Security Council to take action against Libya, as France and Britain failed to win support for a no-fly zone to halt the advance of Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
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Sudan: North, South in Deal on Abyei Troop Pullout
South Sudan has pledged to strike claims to Abyei region off its draft constitution, an AU-mandated panel announced on Sunday, as north and south Sudan together with the UN reached an agreement on a timeframe to withdraw all unauthorized forces from the hotly-contested region.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201105091194.html
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France fires first shots against Libya after Gaddafi's forces enter Benghazi
Planes bombed a Libyan military vehicle and set up 600-square-mile sanctuary over Benghazi; 20 planes were patrolling the skies.
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections
Constitutional amendments approved by wide margin in historic referendum.
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Friday, May 6, 2011
Gaddafi nurse seeks Norway asylum
Col Gaddafi's Ukrainian nurse applies for political asylum in Norway after fleeing there to escape media attention.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-europe-13302639
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In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas
Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya,
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Niger
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1054396.stm
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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Ushahidi Strategy Meeting 2011
[Reposted from the Ushahidi Blog] Yesterday Ushahidi won the Kenya ICT Award for “Social Equity and Poverty Reduction“, which we’re extremely grateful for. None of us were able to attend the conference in Kenya due to the whole team being at our big annual meeting. The Ushahidi core team works from 7 different timezones ranging [...]
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Protests in Uganda Build to Angry Clashes
Protesters set up roadblocks and set them on fire throughout Kampala, and the police and military cordoned off neighborhoods.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=621f50731e78929c980e159626204b0a
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Libyans brace for Gaddafi offensive in rebel stronghold of Benghazi
The rebel stronghold braces for a major offensive by the Libyan leader's loyalists, a battle that most expected to be fierce, bloody and likely to decide the fate of the month-old populist rebellion against Gaddafi's 41-year grip on the country.
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Protesters Demand President?s Ouster in Burkina Faso
Politicians from many of the country?s 34 opposition parties joined pop stars to demand that President Blaise Compaor� leave office.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=01d38d74f406f4fe5cf7c6c48e3a8234
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Besigye vows more Uganda protests
Uganda's opposition leader Kizza Besigye vows to continue peaceful protests, days after a violent arrest left him in hospital.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13255025
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections
Constitutional amendments approved by wide margin in historic referendum.
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In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas
Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya,
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
GM mosquitoes offer malaria hope
Scientists believe they are closer to being able to change the genes of wild mosquitoes in order to combat malaria.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-13128327
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Djibouti
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1070579.stm
In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town
ZAWIYAH, LIBYA - In the battle-scarred center of this small town, evidence abounds that the popular uprising here has been brutally crushed, in a bitter blow to the fast-fading hopes of rebels that they can succeed in toppling Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.
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Nicholas D. Kristof: Answering Your Sudan Questions, Take 2
Former President Jimmy Carter and Nicholas Kristof answer a second round of readers' questions about Sudan.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=cf99e10fec1f33c9f58b0e54b3adf7f2
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