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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Monday 31 January 2011
Infrastructure Gets Priority at NEPAD Meet
At the 24th meeting of NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee, African leaders put focus on programme delivery.31 January 2011 - Saturday 29 January 2011
Anti-Gay Attacks Will Lead to Rise in HIV Cases, Warns Christian Aid
It is vital to defend the rights of specific groups who are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, including gay people, who also suffer from heightened stigma and discrimination, which in many cases makes them less likely to access HIV treatment, care and support. - Saturday 29 January 2011
Tunisia: Ben Ali Cronies Dropped in Cabinet Reshuffle
The changes had affected the defence, interior and finance among other key ministries that were held by allies of former ruling Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) party. - Friday 28 January 2011
Mandela Health Scare
As the Nelson Mandela foundation maintains that he was admitted for routine tests, speculation is rife that the Nobel peace laureate could have passed on. - Friday 28 January 2011
Uganda: Amnesty Urges Government to Investigate Killing of Gay Activist
David Kato, the advocacy officer for the organization Sexual Minorities Uganda, died on his way to hospital on Wednesday afternoon, after he was hit on the head by an unknown attacker at his home in the Mukono district, outside Kampala. - Friday 28 January 2011
Kenya: Outrage Over Appeal to Defer ICC Cases
Coalition divided on the country’s attempt to stop the trial of six post-election violence masterminds. - Thursday 27 January 2011
Somalia: UN Envoy Reaffirms Deadline for Transition Period
There was unanimous agreement, both inside and outside Somalia, that the transitional period has to end in August as envisaged under the Djibouti Peace Agreement. - Wednesday 26 January 2011
Angola: Lack of Funds May Derail War Against Polio
Although Angola has pledged to wipe out resurging polio, the country is however plagued by a shortfall of US$70 million needed this year alone for the national immunization plan. - Wednesday 26 January 2011
Political Unrest Stalks Egypt
Only a few days after Tunisia’s ex-dictator Ben Ali was forced into exile, Egypt has also been rocked by anti-government protests. - Wednesday 26 January 2011
AU Chair to Hold Talks with Ivorian Rivals
Mutharika is expected to hold separate talks with incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara then give a statement on possible developments. - Tuesday 25 January 2011
UN Official Roots for Shift in Agricultural Production
An effective agricultural transformation must also address the high degree of fragmentation or the weak integration of the African agriculture market among 53 countries and 12 sub-regional groupings. 
Tuesday 25 January 2011South Sudan: Economic Challenges Await the New Nation
As Southern Sudanese prepare to celebrate their independence following a decisive vote on secession, the new nation will have to grapple with economic challenges.
Tuesday 25 January 2011Germany Guarantees Support for Africa’s Investment Climate
This funding represents an extension of KfW’s original commitment to ICF of €10 million, bringing the German Government’s total contribution to €24 million (US$31.5million) and making it one of the most significant supporters of efforts to transform the continent’s investment climate.- Monday 24 January 2011
Unraveling the Mystery of Zim’s Dead Voters
Study finds anomalies in voters’ register ahead of the country’s general election.
