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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Doctors Go Far Afield to Battle Epidemics
A rise in programs sending doctors to some of the world?s poorest countries has met with an outpouring of enthusiasm from many recent graduates.
The Lede: Updates on Syria and Libya
An American diplomat says that the death toll after two months of unrest in Libya may reach into the tens of thousands.
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Businessman escapes Libya posing as Gaddafi loyalist
IN RAS JDIR, TUNISIA On the dusty road out of Libya, the flood of humanity has narrowed to a trickle, mostly carloads of Libyans doing cross-border trade or foreign laborers on foot, lugging cheap suitcases and overstuffed plastic bags toward a teeming tent camp.
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Friday, April 29, 2011
Swaziland
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Libya: Battle for Misrata Continues
Government tanks launched an assault on Mistrata on Friday, say rebels, while Nato reported that its warships had succeeded in stopping Moamer Kadhafi's forces from laying mines in the city's harbour.
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US gauges Libyan opposition in Paris as allies call for swift military intervention
PARIS - Under pressure from allies and growing calls for military intervention in Libya, the Obama administration on Monday held its first high-level talks with the Libyan opposition and introduced a liaison to deal full time with their ranks. But it remained undecided about exactly how much support
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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.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011
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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Egypt's leaders seek police force's speedy return to duty
CAIRO - Responding to public alarm over escalating lawlessness and sectarian violence, Egyptian political leaders urged police Thursday to return to the streets as soon as possible, saying their absence threatens to undermine the country's fledgling democracy.
Kenya: Geothermal Drilling to Start in North Rift
Drilling for geothermal energy for generating electricity is set to begin early next year at the Silale Geothermal Station in the North Rift region.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
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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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.
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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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Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Benin
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
In Cairo, Hillary Clinton pledges millions in U.S. aid to Egypt
CAIRO - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to the wellspring of Egypt's pro-democracy revolution on Tuesday to pledge tens of millions of dollars in U.S. financial aid and business incentives while also appealing for Arab help in ending the escalating violence in Libya and Bahrain .
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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.
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Police raid headquarters of the prime minister's party in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Officials say police have raided the headquarters of the political party of Zimbabwe's prime minister and arrested three staff members.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
Gaddafi forces push deeper into rebel-held territory
The swift gains by Moammar Gaddafi's forces underscored their superior military capabilities against the ragtag rebel force.
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Africa: AU Chairperson Concludes High-Level Dialogue in Washington
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the Obama administration wants to work with the African Union to find a political solution to the violence in Libya, as well as to work more closely with the organization to promote open and transparent governance across Africa.
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Friday, April 22, 2011
U.S. jet crashes in Libya, pilots survive, as Gaddafi's forces dig in
Setbacks for rebels reveal the degree to which the disorganized and ill-equipped force is depending on allied airstrikes to end Gaddafi's rule.
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Farce or freedom?
More victims than victors when civil wars linger
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13020010
On a Libyan field, allied airstrikes bring destruction and hope
Before attacks, civilians and rebels were frustrated by international community's lack of action.
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Sao Tome & Principe
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Cameroon
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Envisioning a post-Gaddafi future, some refugees consider returning
Already looking ahead to a post-Gaddafi future, many Libyans who had fled Benghazi are talking about returning and describe a new sense of unity and civic responsibility that has taken root in their city since the uprising began. Coalition attacks against Gaddafi's forces give them hope.
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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.
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Wednesday, April 20, 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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Malawi: Thousands Hit by Flooding in North
At least 4,600 families in Malawi's northern Karonga district have been affected by flooding since the beginning of April after heavy rain caused a dyke to collapse along the North Rukuru River.
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U.S. actions in Libya may speak louder than words
Secretary of State Clinton's assertion that the United States "did not lead" is belied by the large role the United States played in launching an UN-sanctioned strikes on Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's military capabilities. U.S. warships fired more than 110 Tomahawk missiles into Libyan territory
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Zanzibar
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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.
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
ANC leaders in hate speech trial
Leaders of South Africa's governing ANC party are expected to defend their youth president Mr Malema's right to sing a controversial struggle song in a case about hate speech.
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Nigeria: EU, Others Score Presidential Election High
The three major international observers, in separate preliminary press conferences, yesterday scored the conduct of the last Saturday presidential election across the country high. They, however, noted that some challenges remain to be addressed.
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Patience Is Urged on Tunisia Reform
Tunisia has made a good start in its transition to democracy but faces a major challenge in meeting people?s expectations of fast progress, the chairman of Europe?s main rights and security watchdog group said Saturday.
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Monday, April 18, 2011
'Blood innocent blood'
How Ivorian politicians ignored reggae star's warning
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Missile strikes building in Libyan compound where Gaddafi lives
A missile struck a building on Sunday night in the compound in Tripoli where Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi lives, fueling the rage that has erupted among his supporters since U.N.-mandated airstrikes began on Saturday.
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How women feed Africa
Women in agriculture do much of the work
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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.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion
With voting scheduled five weeks after the old regime was toppled, pundits and politicians have expressed deep concern that citizens are ill prepared to comprehend what proposed constitutional amendments mean.
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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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Somalia, Wobbly on Ground, Seeks Control of Its Airspace
The country hopes to collect millions of dollars in flyover fees if it regains authority over traffic in its airspace, which the United Nations has controlled since 1996.
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
In Libya, underground jail a daunting reminder of Moammar Gaddafi's grip
Libyans travel to homes in Benghazi where the leader stayed during to the port city before rebels took the town.
Gates says U.S. military could enforce a no-fly zone in Libya if Obama ordered one
The comments appeared designed to counter the criticism surrounding his earlier remarks.
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Strongman Out, Ivory Coast Is Reviving
With the arrest of Laurent Gbagbo, some residents expressed hope and relief that the five-month crisis was now over.
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In Libyan capital, a revolution crushed
In Tripoli, Moammar Gaddafi's stronghold, the real battle for Libya appears already to have been fought and won by a regime that was willing to use live ammunition against its opponents.
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
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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Somalia: Fighting Prevents Access to Bakara Market
Fighting between pro-government forces and Al-Shabab in Mogadishu has made it much harder for residents to access the Somali capital's economic heart, Bakara market.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104140584.html
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Nigeria: CPC, ACN Locked in Make-Or-Mar Deal
The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) were last night locked in intensive negotiations for an alliance that could change the outcome of Saturday's presidential election.
Burkina Faso
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The Battle for Libya | April 10, 2011
Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi?s military forces appeared to falter in a second day of assault against Ajdabiya.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2011
In Libya, underground jail a daunting reminder of Moammar Gaddafi's grip
Libyans travel to homes in Benghazi where the leader stayed during to the port city before rebels took the town.
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Nigeria
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Monday, April 11, 2011
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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Mozambique: IMF Heaps Praise on Mozambique Again
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again praised Mozambique's economic growth and the government's handling of the macro-economic situation.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
As Standoff Continues, a Bleaker Outlook for Ivory Coast
Every day that Laurent Gbagbo remains in the presidential residence makes the country increasingly ungovernable for his rival, Alassane Ouattara.
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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
News Analysis: African Unity Faces a Test in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast has become a test case of whether the global community can impose its will on leaders who refuse to recognize elections they lose.
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Angola
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sierra Leone: President Koroma Scoops Peace Medal
United States-based organization Universal Peace Federation has bestowed the "PEACE MEDAL AWARD" to Sierra Leone's president, Ernest Bai Koroma for what the federation referred to as his desire for peace not only in Sierra Leone but in the African continent.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104070203.html
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13 Somalis die in mortar attacks in capital; AU arrests 3 soldiers for wounding civilians
MOGADISHU, Somalia - A medical official says 13 people died in mortar attacks in Somalia's capital.
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Twitter is Slowly Coming Back to Africa
Over 2.5 years ago Twitter shut down all operations in Africa. Back then, in August of 2008, it really didn’t matter too much as the penetration rates for the service in Africa, and most of the world, were negligible. A lot has changed since then as Twitter has become a defacto communications too, and in [...]
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Zambia drops China mine cases
The Zambian government drops charges against two Chinese managers accused of attempted murder after firing on miners during a pay dispute.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Kenya: Ocampo Six Fly Out Amid Strong Support for Hague
As some of the post-election violence suspects flew out of the country on Tuesday night to face their destiny at The Hague, they left behind an opinion poll showing that most Kenyans believe the ICC offers the best chance for justice.
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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Midwife shortage 'costs 1m lives'
One in three women worldwide gives birth without expert help, with Afghanistan the worst place to have a baby, the charity Save the Children says.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-12929907
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Monday, April 4, 2011
IxDA and Designers as Explorers
I get culture shock every once in a while, and it’s not the normal type where you’re coming to a new country and everything is completely different than your own country. This is more subtle, I’m at a conference with a lot of people who look and sound like me, but when you actually listen [...]
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West Africa: Breaking the Cote d'Ivoire Stalemate
Last week's decision by the Heads of State and Government of the ECOWAS bloc to consider the use of military action to intervene in the crisis in Cote d'Ivoire reflects the frustrations of the international community with incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo's refusal to cede power to the man who won last November's president election.
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Kenya: Lawyers Fly Out as Six Gear up for ICC Date
An advance team of Kenyan lawyers representing the post-election violence suspects flew out of the country to the International Criminal Court at The Hague on Sunday.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
VIDEO: Deaths in Ivory Coast town 'shocking'
Aid agencies say as many as 800 people have been massacred in a single town, as widespread political violence continues to affect Ivory Coast.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-12947232
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World Briefing | Africa: Sudan: Obama Names Special Envoy
Princeton Lyman, a former ambassador to Nigeria and South Africa, was called out of retirement last year to help mediate disputes between northern and southern Sudan.
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Saturday, April 2, 2011
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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Friday, April 1, 2011
Nigeria: Election Commission Under Fire
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has come under fire over its failure to supply the observer groups the materials they require to monitor the elections which start tomorrow.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104010576.html
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