Monday, July 25, 2011

Governor's convoy in north Nigeria rushing to president crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11

KATSINA, Nigeria - A Nigerian state governor survived a car crash that left four dead as he traveled to meet the president in the oil-rich country's north.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502142.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Uganda: Inflation Hits Hard At Farmers' Fair

Poor sales and a low turnout at the 19th Source of the Nile Agricultural and Trade fair in Uganda's eastern town of Jinja, is the latest indicator of the impact inflation has had on the Ugandan economy.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107252162.html

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South Sudan rebel leader killed

South Sudan rebel leader Col Gatluak Gai is killed, a week after he agreed to a ceasefire with the newly independent government.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14261525

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Guinea maid speaks on Strauss-Kahn

Nafissatou Diallo, the Guinea-born New York hotel maid who accuses Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempting to rape her, gives her first interview.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-us-canada-14271114

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White House appears reluctant to take hard line with Arab monarchies

As Persian Gulf monarchs forcibly suppress street protests in the kingdom of Bahrain, the Obama adminstration has responded mostly with mild or muted objections - a sharp contrast from its demands for new governments in the republics of Egypt and Libya.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604801.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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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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Sunday, July 24, 2011

US Marshals: Woman accused in fatal Texas day care fire returns to US after capture in Nigeria

HOUSTON - Authorities say a woman accused of fleeing the country after a fire at her Texas day care facility killed four children has returned to the U.S. following her capture in Nigeria.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101840.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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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

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501534.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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TEDGlobal 2011

This last week I was in Edinburgh, Scotland at the TEDGlobal conference. As always, it was filled with inspiring talks, great conversations and I went away with a brain full of new ideas. (TEDGlobal picture sets) I’m one of the TED Senior Fellows, and I should add that there is one more week open for [...]

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Botswana

An overview

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Obama's story resonates in racially diverse Brazil

President Obama's story - the humble beginnings and the rise to prominence and power - is familiar to Brazilians. And so is his race, which has struck a chord in a country with the world's second-largest black population, after Nigeria.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031803286.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Zimbabwe: Mutinhiri Saga - When the Revolution Eats Own Children

NEXT Monday, ZANU-PF's Marondera's East lawmaker, Tracy Mutinhiri celebrates her 55th birthday amid upheavals in her political career. Her birthday comes after developments that probably rank as the mother of all political contradictions after a recommendation was made for her to be expelled from Parliament.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107230020.html

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Nigeria

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13949550

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Great white shark leaps on to SA research boat

A half-tonne great white shark has to be winched to safety after leaping onto a research ship off South Africa.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14235753

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Kenya: Mau-Mau Case - Opening Pandora's Box?

Four elderly Kenyans, who participated in the Mau-Mau rebellion against the British in the 1950s and 60s have won an appeal in the London High Court to try the United Kingdom (UK) for atrocities they suffered during Kenya's liberation struggle.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107230024.html

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Libyan rebels launch offensive; coalition continues pounding Gaddafi's forces

Despite the airstrikes, Gaddafi's forces were digging in outside Ajdabiya, which straddles highways that go north to Benghazi and east across the desert to Tobruk.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101758.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Friday, July 22, 2011

South Africa

An overview

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14094760

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Equatorial Guinea

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13317174

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030306115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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In Tunisia, first steps toward democracy

Three months after launching the first in a series of revolts across the Arab world, Tunisians must figure out how to rule themselves.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104346.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

WHO urges ban on TB blood tests

Blood tests designed to detect active tuberculosis are inaccurate and should be banned according to the World Health Organization.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/health-14234575

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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

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501454.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Partying Amid Poverty Stirs South Africa Debate

The exploits of a convicted swindler turned businessman have set off an animated conversation about the privileges of the black elite.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=8317b4fbf04a119f9734b0c0427590d0

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White House appears reluctant to take hard line with Arab monarchies

As Persian Gulf monarchs forcibly suppress street protests in the kingdom of Bahrain, the Obama adminstration has responded mostly with mild or muted objections - a sharp contrast from its demands for new governments in the republics of Egypt and Libya.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604801.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031405220.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Namibia

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13890726

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E.U. no longer recognizes Gaddafi as Libya's leader but resists bolder steps

BRUSSELS - European governments declared Friday that Moammar Gaddafi can no longer be considered the leader of Libya and must step down immediately, but they stopped short of formally recognizing the Libyan rebel movement or endorsing military action to support its armed struggle.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031101009.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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In Uganda, a Bitter Rivalry Is Played Out on the National Stage

President Yoweri Museveni and the opposition leader Kizza Besigye were once close friends who fought together against a dictator.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0d95f1a3fc9aa931ce874ffa72f06a5b

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Nigeria: N156 Billion Abuja World Trade Centre for Completion 2013

The first phase of the N156 billion Abuja World Trade Centre project is expected to be completed in the next two years, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed has disclosed.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107201336.html

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Madagascar

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13861843

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Monday, July 18, 2011

East Africa: Mnet Launches Swahili Channel

Mnet has launched AFRICAMAGIC SWAHILI, a new channel completely dedicated to Swahili. It came on air on July 1

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107182514.html

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Gabon

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13376333

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101647.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032102560.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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U.N. Forecasts 10.1 Billion People by Century?s End

Demographers called the report a reminder that the population explosion, which helped define global politics in the 20th century, is far from solved in the 21st.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0955e90809226e7e263a6744a636938b

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Togo

An overview

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14106781

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Ghana

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Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13433790

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As Gadhafi struggles at home, AU moves forward on his pet project: the United States of Africa

JOHANNESBURG - As Libya's leader struggles to keep his grip on power, one of his pet projects appears to be moving ahead at the African Union, which took initial steps Tuesday toward creating his grand plan: the United States of Africa.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502514.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Africa Exults Abroad but Frets at Home

South Africa has joined an elite group of emerging powers, but at home, it faces an erosion of confidence in the government.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=310b9f7b5fd4f2e5bd132c7870b74689

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Safou: the ?Butterfruit?

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Transforming Vegetables into Products

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Saturday, July 16, 2011

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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/03/AR2011030306115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Congo-Brazzaville

An overview

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14121191

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Senegal: Wade Vows to Go for a Third Term

Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade has rescinded his decision not to run for a third term and challenged the opposition to elections in 60 days.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107160007.html

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Beehives stop elephant crop-raids

Innovative beehive fences help a community in Kenya to successfully protect crops from elephants, say researchers.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/14106484

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Friday, July 15, 2011

Somalia: UN Envoy Praises Leaders' Commitment to Accord On Ending Transition

The United Nations envoy for Somalia today congratulated the country's leaders for showing their commitment to peace by adhering to the terms of an accord they reached last month to break a political deadlock and seek ways to end the transitional period.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107151142.html

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VIDEO: Africa drought: What you need to know

BBC Somali's editor Yusuf-Garaad Omar talks about the situation in the region.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14147721

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Qaddafi Settles for a Draw, at Least in a Game of Chess

The beleaguered Libyan leader Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi poured out his thoughts to the head of the international chess federation during a game in Tripoli.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=40509b27114fb5b0190ec15ff2ace339

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Swaziland

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

13 die in sectarian violence in Cairo

CAIRO - Thirteen people died in overnight clashes between Christians and Muslims in the worst outbreak of sectarian violence in Egypt since last month's ouster of president Hosni Mubarak, officials reported Wednesday.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030901944.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Togo

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Congress members struggle to define message on Mideast, North Africa

How difficult are the decisions the president must make about the turmoil in the Mideast?

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031502763.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500154.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Africans decry rapes of lesbians, call for government action

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Rights activists are speaking out against rapes targeting lesbians in South Africa.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Uganda: Utoda Drivers Want to Manage Their Money

TAXI drivers under their association, the Uganda National Network for Drivers and Conductors, have asked the Government to allow them manage their welfare dues paid by every driver.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107131293.html

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Nigeria: Boko Haram Strikes Again, Kills 50

DESPITE the assurances by security chiefs to put them under check, suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, on Tuesday, went on rampage, bombing four different areas in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, and killed at least 50 people.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107131316.html

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Fire sweeps Egypt's Interior Ministry building as police protest outside to demand higher pay

CAIRO - An Egyptian security official says police protesting in front of Egypt's Interior Ministry have set fire to part of the downtown complex.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202314.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Farai Sevenzo: Africa's latest child

Will South Sudan survive its troubled birth?

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14014759

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Rwanda: MTN Donates Sanitary Kit to Health Centre

Telecom firm, MTN Rwanda has donated sanitary equipment worth Rwf1m to Gihundwe Health Centre maternity section.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107130029.html

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Senegal

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Top intelligence official says Gaddafi likely to prevail; U.S., Europe weigh responses

The top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is likely to "prevail" in his battle against rebels without foreign intervention or some other major change, as European governments and U.S. lawmakers sought ways to aid Gaddafi's increasingly beleaguered opponents.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Offering Slow, Small Changes, Morocco?s King Stays in Power

A recently approved referendum to give more powers to elected leaders in Morocco has been seen as an alternative to the bloody confrontations that have marked the Arab Spring.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=31a4c49f33ecc8d58fae4d3215879d3e

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Niger

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Monday, July 11, 2011

White House appears reluctant to take hard line with Arab monarchies

As Persian Gulf monarchs forcibly suppress street protests in the kingdom of Bahrain, the Obama adminstration has responded mostly with mild or muted objections - a sharp contrast from its demands for new governments in the republics of Egypt and Libya.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604801.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Uganda LRA war crimes trial opens

The first war crimes trial against a commander of Uganda's Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels starts in the northern town of Gulu.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14106941

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Libyan Rebels Gain Inches Toward Link to Tripoli

Rebels seized control of a mountain village, moving toward a supply route to the capital that they hope to sever.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e902a9c538e6ee5911e5d4dc04008169

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Atelier Rwanda

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Sunday, July 10, 2011

U.S. Tests New Approach to Terrorism Cases on Somali Suspect

The administration, which was seeking to avoid sending a new prisoner to Guant�namo Bay, Cuba, drew praise and criticism for its decisions involving the suspect accused of militant links.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=acf93e6be480121626395f42b5aecf42

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Morocco

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U.N. confirms probe into allegations of torture by Gaddafi's forces

The torture inquiry, the latest international move to bring pressure on Libya's Moammar Gaddafi, is confirmed as NATO ministers meet to weigh options for intervention.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030903905.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion

CAIRO - If it's true that Egypt pulled off a so-called Facebook revolution, then the nation is about to confront a status change in its relationship with democracy: "It's complicated." Very.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031403441.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Sudan: A Reality Check for People of South Sudan

As congratulations pour in for the world's youngest country, South Sudan, I have a message for the nascent government in Juba.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107100026.html

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Saturday, July 9, 2011

A West African Mobile Hacking Event

There’s generally a communications wall between francophone and anglophone Africa. Both sides could use greater exposure to the other. It’s no surprise to see a bunch of tech companies and community members coming together for a 24 hour hackathon on September 24th in four French speaking countries: C�te d?Ivoire, Benin, Senegal and Cameroon. What’s great [...]

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African Salads

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South Sudan: Nation Prepares for Independence Day Celebrations

World Bank Vice President for the Africa Region, Ms. Obiageli Ezekwesili, arrives here Saturday as head of the World Bank delegation participating in festivities to mark the independence of South Sudan.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201107090016.html

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Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution

Unprecedented numbers flocked to participate in the nation's first vote since the revolution.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902104.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Mobile Web Content in East Africa [Report]

Vodafone recently concluded a policy paper on “Broadband in Emerging Markets”, also titled “Making Broadband Accessible for All“. The position and reason for this paper is best summarized below. “The success story of mobiles in the developing world is well known. Yet in the case of extending data services in emerging markets, there is a [...]

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Practical training for Rural Entrepreneurs|Songhai Centre

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101647.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha

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Africa: A Human Rights Approach to the Mobile Internet

This paper is part of a series of policy briefs on the mobile internet from a human rights perspective.

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Botswana

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Another Area Girds for Revolt as Sudan Approaches a Split

Despite an agreement signed only days ago to bring peace to central Sudan, the country seems to be sliding inexorably toward war.

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Obama signals willingness to intervene militarily in Libya if crisis worsens

President Obama orders plans giving U.S. military "full capacity to act" in Libya if situation worsens but expresses several notes of caution.

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Battle for Libya | July 3, 2011

The leader of Libya?s opposition movement said rebel leaders had offered Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi the option to leave power and remain in his country but had not received a response.

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An Evening with Chinery-Hesse and Negroponte

Next week I’ll be in London to speak at the 21st Century Challenges event put on by the Royal Geographic Society with a focus on “Digital Technology in Africa“. Besides that main event, it will be a busy 3 days as I’ll also be speaking at the World Bank, meeting at #10 Downing Street, talking [...]

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Equipment Needed to Get ?Started? in Electronics

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Tanzania: Young Chemist Seeks Answers in Traditional Medicine

When Justin Omolo was growing up in Tanzania, he preferred Western medical clinics to African traditional healers. "I was the only one in my family who didn't believe in all the traditional cures," he said. "I guess I wanted proof."

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Somalia

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Republic of Congo

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Obama keeps his eye on independent voters

President Obama's Friday news conference did little to advance U.S. policy on Libya or clarify the White House's position on resolving the budget impasse in Congress. The president nonetheless conveyed one unmistakable impression: He is now focused intently on winning back independent voters.

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections

Constitutional amendments approved by wide margin in historic referendum.

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During Chile visit, Obama defends Libya military action

During a visit to Chile, President Obama on Monday defended his decision to deploy the U.S. military in Libya.

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VIDEO: The struggle for peace in South Sudan

South Sudan will become independent from the north next week, but there is little sign of an end to the ongoing conflict in the region.

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World Briefing | AFRICA: Ethiopia: Hundreds Are Sentenced for Mob Attacks on Christians

A court has sentenced 558 people to prison terms ranging from six months to 25 years for attacks on Christians that displaced thousands and led to the burning of 69 churches.

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency

CAIRO - Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency.

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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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Phonetic Clues Hint Language Is Africa-Born

An analysis implies that modern language originated only once, in southern Africa, a surprising finding.

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South Africa

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Week in Review: In Libya, Delusion Makes a Last Stand

Despite the repressive regime, protesters in Benghazi, Libya, set fire to a book with an image of Col. Muammar�el-Qaddafi.As bombs rain down, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi plays chess with a believer in aliens. In the souk, people yearn aloud for his passing.

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You Are Here: One Mouth Too Many

What do you do when a starving woman asks for food you just don?t have to give?

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VIDEO: Morocco to vote on king's reforms

Morocco prepares to head to the polls to vote on a series of reforms and constitutional amendments proposed by King Mohammed.

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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Madagascar

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Learning about Crafts at GhanaCraft

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Obama concerned about Gaddafi's gains but says noose is tightening on Libyan leader

Obama administration edges closer to Libya's formal opposition but stops far short of recognizing the rebel transitional council as the legitimate government.

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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.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031402196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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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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Friday, July 1, 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.

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St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha

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Riches Flow Into Nigeria, but Are Lost After Arrival

Oil money has brought more questions than calm to the Niger Delta.

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Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution

Unprecedented numbers flocked to participate in the nation's first vote since the revolution.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902104.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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