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Monday 4 April 2011Kenya: UN Alarmed by the Plight of Somali Refugees
Overcrowding and lack of basic facilities the order of the day as refugees arrive in camps daily- Monday 4 April 2011
Cote d’Ivoire: UN Secretary General in Talks with Ouattara
In a telephone conversation, the two leaders discuss the rapidly developing situation in the country. - Saturday 2 April 2011
Southern African Ministers on Campaign to Stop TB
Health ministers from Lesotho, South Africa and Swaziland visit Washington to influence policy decisions on TB. - Saturday 2 April 2011
Côte d’Ivoire: Amnesty Warns of Human Rights Catastrophe as Forces Reach Abidjan
Human rights watchdog wary of impending humanitarian crisis as fighting intensifies - Saturday 2 April 2011
Kenya: ICIPE Launches EU-funded Climate Change Project
East Africans affected by climate change vagaries set to benefit from project. - Friday 1 April 2011
Gbagbo Faces Ouster as Top General Defects
Embattled Ivorian President could soon be on his way out following desertion by his army chief. - Friday 1 April 2011
Kenya: MPESA Goes Global
Partnership with Western Union allows mobile money transfers to M-PESA Subscribers in Kenya from Western Union locations in 45 Countries, territories - Thursday 31 March 2011
Libya: Foreign Minister Defects
One Gaddafi’s staunchest ally goes for self exile in the UK as fighting intensifies - Thursday 31 March 2011
Africa's Economic Report Puts Emphasis on Greater State Role in Development
The release of the report was the climax in the business of the ministerial meetings currently underway in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa - Wednesday 30 March 2011
Obama Defends US Libya Involvement
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Tuesday 29 March 2011
Zenawi Calls for Rapid Action to Ensure Sustainable Development
African countries urged to mainstream MDGs in their National Development Plans. - Tuesday 29 March 2011
Zimbabwe: Foreign-Owned Mining Firms Up for Grabs by Locals
New controversial rule compels foreign mining companies to sell majority stake to locals. - Monday 28 March 2011
African Indigenous Peoples Demand More Recognition
The recently concluded meeting in DRC Congo offered an opportunity for delegates to learn from experiences of implementing recommendations of the first edition, and known changes in institutional, economic, political and global environmental conditions. - Monday 28 March 2011
Africa Gains Traction from Innovative Financing for Development, Says Experts
Players at the ongoing Fourth Joint Annual Ministerial Meetings of the African Union Conference discovered that the idea of innovative financing for development is gaining traction worldwide, despite skepticism among some developed nations. - Saturday 26 March 2011
Malawi to Host Food Security Forum
Forum to be held as collaboration between FEMCOM and ACTESA