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- Wednesday 22 June 2011
Zimbabwe: UNICEF Appoints Musician as Regional Goodwill Ambassador
Through his powerful lyrics, Mtukudzi has spoken out against stigma, discrimination and abuse of children. - Wednesday 22 June 2011
Côte d’Ivoire: Amnesty Reveals Dozens of Gbagbo Supporters Detained Without Charge
A number of others are being held in the north of the country, including Laurent Gbagbo, his wife Simone Gbagbo and Pascal Affi N’guessan, the president of Laurent Gbagbo’s political party, the Ivorian Popular Front (FPI). - Wednesday 22 June 2011
Africa: ECA Study Says Aid for Trade to Africa Surpasses Other Regions
Accordingly, economic infrastructure continues to enjoy the largest share of AfT to Africa, closely followed by building productive capacity. The study shows that up to USD 7.2 billion has gone towards spending in economic infrastructure. - Tuesday 21 June 2011
NATO Admits Errant Tripoli Strike
A round up news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Kenya: New Phone App to Help Refugees Track Kin
Through this service, a very vulnerable segment of our society now has a real chance of being re-united with their loved ones. - Tuesday 21 June 2011
Equatorial Guinea: Surge in Arbitrary Arrests Ahead of AU Summit
The authorities in Equatorial Guinea must immediately end a draconian clampdown on freedom of expression taking place ahead of an African Union summit in the capital Malabo on 23 June, Amnesty International said Monday. - Monday 20 June 2011
Africa: Movie Stars Awarded at 8th African Film Festival Of Tarifa
The event said to be one of the biggest European festival of African cinema, welcomed over 200 African filmmakers including legendary African director Moustapha Alassane. - Monday 20 June 2011
Africa: Michele Obama Urges Youth to Take Charge
First lady Michelle Obama has made youth leadership, education and health and wellness prime focuses of her work in the White House. Thus her official visit to South Africa and Botswana will focus on engaging African youth and paying tribute to the cultural heritage and political struggles of both countries. - Monday 20 June 2011
Sudan: Thousands Displaced in Town Taken Over by Sudan Armed Forces, Satellite Imagery Shows
The images support reports from the ground that SAF soldiers remain locked in a tense conflict with elements of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, or SPLA, in South Kordofan. - Saturday 18 June 2011
Zambia: Former President Frederick Chiluba dies
Hailed as a democrat for helping dismantle Kaunda's socialist single-party rule of 27 years, Chiluba dies at 68. - Saturday 18 June 2011
Sudan: Amnesty Wants China to Arrest Al-Bashir
Meanwhile, prior to their meeting in Malabo, the Ambassadors who form the PRC have already started deliberating the agenda of the Summit at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - Saturday 18 June 2011
17th AU Summit to Discuss Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development
Meanwhile, prior to their meeting in Malabo, the Ambassadors who form the PRC have already started deliberating the agenda of the Summit at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - Thursday 16 June 2011
Obama Calls for Ceasefire in Sudan Crisis
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Wednesday 15 June 2011
Kenya: Amnesty Supports ICC Choice of Venue for Confirmation of Charges Hearing
According to Amnesty International the ICC should consider holding such hearings and trials in the states where the crimes were committed so that justice could be served closer to the victims. - Tuesday 14 June 2011
Africa-Middle East: Experts Plan Food Safety in Livestock Trade
New approach to Rift Valley fever outbreaks aims to ensure food safety as region boosts livestock imports from Africa