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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Friday 20 May 2011
UN Expert Launches First Right to Health Mission to Ghana
The Special Rapporteur, who visits Ghana at the invitation of the Government, will meet with Government officials as well as with civil society representatives, including non-governmental organizations and academics - Thursday 19 May 2011
Kenya: Youths on a Mission to Raise Literacy Levels
The initiative is about youths helping other youths and not waiting for the government to affect their lives; it is driven by the urge about doing something to change the situation. 
Thursday 19 May 2011Egyptian Militant Steps into Osama’s Shoes
Saif al-Adel, a top al-Qaeda strategist and senior military leader, has been tapped as "caretaker" chief of the group.- Thursday 19 May 2011
Africa: Japan to Fund Rice Development Training Programme
The training targets extension officers, junior researchers and research technicians, who all play a role in rice research and development. - Wednesday 18 May 2011
West Africa: US Assistant Secretary of State Visits Ghana and Liberia
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) William R. Brownfield is currently leading a high-level delegation of U.S. federal law enforcement officials to West Africa to address transnational crime issues and meet with European, Western Hemisphere and West African counterparts. - Wednesday 18 May 2011
Somalia: African Cartoonists Emerge Tops in Cartoon Competition
The competition was the first of its kind on Somalia in over two decades and attracted over 800 entries from 265 cartoonists living in 50 countries around the world. - Wednesday 18 May 2011
Southern Sudan: Govt Improving Business Regulations
A newly released report from World Bank Group finds that the Government of Southern Sudan is making strides to improve the business environment for small and medium enterprises. - Tuesday 17 May 2011
East Africa: Region Set to Benefit from Affordable, Eco-friendly Roof Truss System
SAFAL MiTek Limited is launching an innovative roofing solution that is set to change the face of construction in Kenya and beyond. - Tuesday 17 May 2011
Africa: Kenya Hosts Africa’s First Internet and Digital Marketing Summit
All the speakers have confirmed participation for the meeting likely to be graced by Kenya’s President, Mwai Kibaki. - Monday 16 May 2011
Libya: Gaddafi Contemplates Surrender
Embattled Libyan leader toys with the idea of quietly throwing in the towel from his hideout. - Monday 16 May 2011
Body Calls for Fair Africa/EU Fishing Agreements
Almost one quarter of all the fish taken by the European fishing fleet is caught outside EU waters especially in the once rich West African waters. - Monday 16 May 2011
Burundi: UN Independent Expert Begins Second Visit
Mr. Ouguergouz will also assess the Government’s efforts at establishing a National Independent Human Rights Commission, created by law on 5 January 2011. - Saturday 14 May 2011
DRC: Shocking Rape Statistics
New study shows rape in DR Congo much more widespread than thought - Saturday 14 May 2011
Pan Africa Parliament Convenes to Discuss Continent’s Challenges
The African parliament congratulated the new Heads of State in Africa and praised the people of Sudan for overseeing a peaceful referendum. - Friday 13 May 2011
East Africa: EAC Member States Finalise Draft Protocol on Good Governance
The final draft will be discussed at a multi-sectoral meeting of the Partner States’ Ministers responsible for Good Governance, Ethics and Integrity, Foreign Affairs, EAC, Justice and Constitutional Affairs, among others, scheduled for June 8-11, 2011 in Zanzibar.