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Articles published since 10 January 2008

Kenya
THE POVERTY OF INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM 
The author considers three particularly dangerous, pervasive myths
and misrepresentations that have appeared in the media in the USA -
and elsewhere - in covering Kenya's post election crisis. DN
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10895.html

DRCongo 
"THE RAPISTS ROAM THE STREETS" 
Rape and other forms of sexual violence remain prevalent in
northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the cessation
of military activities and the disarmament of militias in the region,
according to aid workers. Before, this was mainly attributed to men in
uniform, but now civilians comprise a significant number of the
perpetrators. 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10894.html

Kenya
TENSIONS REMAIN SKY-HIGH OVER FLAWED POLL
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10893.html

Chad
CHAD: PRESSURE MOUNTING ON JOURNALISTS
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10892.html

Kenya
RELIGIOUS GROUPS SAY OPPOSITION STOKED UP POST-POLL VIOLENCE 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10891.html

Kenya
POLICE UNDER FIRE OVER LIVE ROUNDS 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10888.html

Namibia
NAMIBIA'S GIRLS - OUR GREATEST RESOURCE 
At Southern and Northern Girls Conferences in Keetmanshoop and
Ondangwa, with help from Peace Corps Volunteers and funds from UNICEF,
Namibia's girls have learned to be effective peer leaders and skilled
young women working together for change. DN 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10887.html

South Africa
THE CURSE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Mineral wealth has distorted the economy for generations. Moeletsi
Mbeki, brother of South Africa's president on why people want jobs not
handouts
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10886.html

Kenya
FEAR OF WORSE CHAOS AS OPPOSITION CALLS FOR MORE PROTESTS
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10885.html

Kenya
POLITICAL UNREST SPARKS FOOD INSECURITY, LIVELIHOOD LOSSES 
Severe food shortage is now evident in both rural and urban areas
following the recent violence in the country.
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10884.html

South Africa
POLICE CHIEF STEPS DOWN AS INTERPOL BOSS
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10883.html

Liberia
KEY TEST FOR AFRICAN WAR CRIMES AS TAYLOR'S TRIAL RESUMES
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10882.html

Kenya 
MISSION TO KENYA
Former Presidents Chissano, Masire, Mkapa and Kaunda concluded their
mission designed to assess the post election situation and offer
advice on the modalities and mechanisms for the resolution of the
crisis in Kenya. The four former Presidents released a press 
statement in which they, amongst other things, urged all concerned
parties to take urgent steps to stop the killings, violence and
address the root causes.
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10881.html

Kenya 
FEAR OF WORSE CHAOS AS OPPOSITION CALLS FOR MORE PROTESTS 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10878.html

Kenya
GREAT LAKES LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE PROBE MISSION ON CRISIS 
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10879.html

Kenya
"IT'S LIKE EVERYONE IS DRUNK OVER SOMETHING YOU CAN'T UNDERSTAND" 
Post election violence in Kenya has left many people in great pain
and dilemma especially those married in different communities.
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10880.html

Zimbabwe
ZUMA WORRIED ABOUT ZIM
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10877.html

Kenya 
HOSPITALS TREATING HUNDREDS IN POST-POLL VIOLENCE 
Hospitals in areas affected by the post-election violence that rocked
Kenya in the last week of December and early January have been
treating hundreds of patients for injuries inflicted with machetes,
arrows and spears, as well as gunshot wounds and burns.
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10875.html

DR Congo
AID TOPS AGENDA AS KIVUS CONFERENCE GETS UNDER WAY
http://www.newsfromafrica.org/newsfromafrica/articles/art_10876.html