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Friday 27 January 2012
South Sudan: IOM Airlift Returns Vulnerable Citizens from Khartoum
The returnees are part of a bigger group of South Sudanese who have been stranded at locations in and around Khartoum known as ‘departure points’ since late 2010, when the government of newly-independent South Sudan called upon its people to return home. -
Thursday 26 January 2012
East Africa: EAC States Urged to Fully Implement Common Market Protocol
While delivering the State of EAC address at the Parliament of Uganda Wednesday, Kibaki called for the diversification of the region’s economies noting the EAC should constantly mechanise agriculture, industrialise and enhance tourism and the ICT among other growth sectors. -
Thursday 26 January 2012
Africa: Stakeholders Organise PAU Fund-Raising Luncheon
Organized by the Commission of Human Resources, Science and Technology (HRST) of the African Union Commission (AUC), the fundraising luncheon is intended to further spread awareness on the role of the Pan-African University in the development of the educational sector in the Africa. -
Thursday 26 January 2012
Nigeria: Fresh Attacks in Kano as Sect Members Arrested
A round up news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. -
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Africa: FIDH Calls for States to Ratify African Charter of Democracy, Elections and Governance
The Charter commits State Parties to promote democracy, the Rule of Law and human rights and insists on the elimination of all forms of discrimination and on the protection of the rights of migrants, ethnic minorities and women, particularly to encourage their participation in political life. -
Wednesday 25 January 2012
South Africa: SAIIA Ranked Best Think Tank in Sub Saharan Africa for the Third Consecutive Year
In addition to this award, SAIIA has been rated by its international peers in the following global categories: Top 50 Security and International Affairs Think Tanks; Top 30 International Development Think Tanks; Top 50 Think Tanks with the greatest Impact on Public Policy Globally; Top 30 Think Tanks with the Best Use of the Media to Communicate Programmes and Research. -
Tuesday 24 January 2012
AU urges Sudan and South Sudan to Reverse their Unilateral Actions
These reciprocal unilateral measures threaten grave damage to the economic prospects of both countries and relations between them. -
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Tanzania: Good News for Cassava as New Varieties to Combat Deadly Viral Diseases Officially Released
These diseases represent the greatest threat to food security in the region as cassava is Africa’s second most important food crop after maize and provides more than half of the dietary calories for over half of the total rural and urban population in sub-Saharan Africa. -
Monday 23 January 2012
Kenya: ICC Confirms Charges against Four Suspects
In a ruling read by judge Ekaterina Trendafilova at the Pre-Trial Chamber admitted, deputy prime minister Uhuru Kenyatta, MP William Ruto, radio broadcaster Joshua arap Sang and civil service boss Francis Muthaura, -
Monday 23 January 2012
Madagascar: Former Leader Denied Comeback
Aboard a commercial plane, Ravalomanana was forced to abandon his homecoming mid-flight after reports that incumbent president Andry Rajoelina had issued notice ordering closure of the country’s main airports to prevent his return.