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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Tuesday 8 March 2011
UNPOS Appeals for Recognition of Women
The United Nations Agency issues a communiqué as the world marks the International Women’s Day. - Tuesday 8 March 2011
Pope Concerned About Africa’s Tensions
Pontiff expresses solidarity with victims while appealing for humanitarian aid - Monday 7 March 2011
AMISOM Thwarts Suicide Attack
AU forces foil a vehicle-born suicide attack on new base. - Monday 7 March 2011
Minority Rights Group Condemns Targeted Attacks on Ogiek Activists
These targeted attacks are aimed at keeping Ogiek activists silent from protesting land grabbing. - Monday 7 March 2011
Amnesty Decries Water Crisis in Ivory Coast
Rights watchdog has warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Côte d'Ivoire after electricity and water supplies were cut to large parts of the country earlier last week. - Saturday 5 March 2011
Half price treat for Nakumatt Smart card holders
Loyal shoppers holding Nakumatt’s Smart Card will this week exclusively enjoy a half-price clearance sale on selected household goods and furniture in a shopping bonanza to be staged in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa. - Friday 4 March 2011
Cote d’Ivoire: Tens of thousands at risk as fighting intensifies
Amnesty International has urged authorities in Côte d'Ivoire to protect the population as tens of thousands of people were forced to flee heavy gunfire amid intensified fighting across the country. - Thursday 3 March 2011
Global Air Cargo Industry Yet to Tap Africa’s Market Potential
The global air cargo industry is yet to tap the great potential for air cargo business in Africa according to participants at the Air Cargo Africa 2011 Conference held from February 22 to 24 at Nairobi’s Kenya International Conference Centre (KICC). - Wednesday 2 March 2011
Stage Set for Report Review in Context of APRM
The experts are expected to review the strategic and scholarly focus of the research, validate its empirical and analytical findings and make substantive inputs that will improve the quality and policy relevance of the APRM Country Reports in each country. - Wednesday 2 March 2011
EU: Gaddafi Losing Grip on Oil
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Wednesday 2 March 2011
Africa’s Rich Heritage
The diversity of Africa’s rich heritage was put on display on February 5 in Nairobi as eight nations staged a cultural gala to showcase their culinary art and traditional regalia. - Tuesday 1 March 2011
Kenya Hosts Workshop on Media and Sustainable Development
The workshop is to provide a platform for dialogue, exchange of experiences and learning on ways of strengthening the media’s role in promoting sustainable development in Africa. - Tuesday 1 March 2011
Libya: Red Cross Initiates Emergency Appeal as Humanitarian Situation Worsens
This initial appeal is intended to ensure adequate surgical and medical care for the wounded and emergency aid for people who have fled from Libya into neighbouring Tunisia and Egypt. - Monday 28 February 2011
World Leaders Urge Gaddafi to Quit
Embattled Libyan strongman asked to throw in the towel and stop using mercenaries to perpetrate atrocities on civilians - Monday 28 February 2011
Somalia: AMISOM Goes on the Offensive
AU force launches an operation to kick insurgents out of Mogadishu