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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Saturday 9 April 2011
UNESCO to Host Conference of Development of Science in Africa
The conference, which is being organized by the Association for the Promotion of Science in Africa (APSA), will emphasize the need for pan-African initiatives to develop science and stem brain drain on the continent 
Friday 8 April 2011Kenya: British High Commission to Launch Street Children Book
The book is a collection of visual self-portraits that reveals an intimate representation of children's lived experiences on the streets of Kibera.- Friday 8 April 2011
Somalia: Stage Set for High Level Consultative Meeting
The meeting will also pave the way forward for another follow-up meeting
in Mogadishu as proposed by the TFG - Friday 8 April 2011
Arab States Keen to Tap into Kenya’s Tourism, Energy Sectors
Development of hotels, lodges and other tourism facilities have attracted Qatari investors. - Thursday 7 April 2011
Rebels’ Leader alleges NATO Failing Civilians
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Thursday 7 April 2011
Gaddafi’s Letter to Obama
Sensing defeat, embattled Libyan leader sends a missive to Obama, appealing for ceasefire - Thursday 7 April 2011
eLearning Africa’s New Portal Goes Live
Readers are now invited to discuss and comment on articles and podcasts both via social media links and on the site. - Thursday 7 April 2011
AfDB to Fund Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Lake Victoria Basin
Overall, this initiative seeks to demonstrate that the Millennium Development Goal on ensuring Environmental Sustainability can be achieved in a relatively short time frame. - Wednesday 6 April 2011
Cote d'Ivoire: Besieged Gbagbo Now Negotiates Surrender
Pushed into a corner by his rival forces, embattled leader now seeks a safe passage - Wednesday 6 April 2011
South Sudan: ICG Warns of Tough Times Ahead
The think tank warns that pent-up grievances and simmering political disputes could derail celebrations of the newly independent stateErick Sande - Wednesday 6 April 2011
General Motors to Increase Sales in Africa
The company is leveraging on the current public transport sector reforms being implemented in the country and in the region to grow its sales. - Wednesday 6 April 2011
Ethiopia Offers Olive Branch in Nile Water Sharing Dispute
Ethiopia is offering Egypt and Sudan an olive branch in their bitter dispute over sharing the waters of the Nile River. The offer includes possible joint ownership of a huge Ethiopian hydropower project that Egypt has tried to block. - Tuesday 5 April 2011
Key Meeting to Discuss Land Grabbing Menace in Africa
The meeting will investigate how global land policies of different international development agencies contributed to land grabbing. - Tuesday 5 April 2011
Gambia Pro-Democracy Group Launched
The group is a non-partisan organization established to challenge the dictatorship and restore basic freedoms in The Gambia through nonviolent action. - Tuesday 5 April 2011
Nigeria: Elections Postponed for the Second Time in Two Days
The elections are seen as a vital test of Nigeria's democratic credentials.