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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Friday 14 January 2011
Nigeria: Jonathan Takes Lead in Ruling Party Primaries
Incumbent President beats closest challenger by a wide margin. - Thursday 13 January 2011
Côte d'Ivoire: Amnesty Warns of Fresh Violence
Amnesty International has warned of a fresh outbreak of violence in Côte d'Ivoire following the country’s disputed presidential elections after some of the worst armed clashes so far broke out in the city of Abidjan yesterday. - Tuesday 11 January 2011
Cote D’Ivoire: Ouattara’s offer to Gbagbo
Presidential claimant offers to form coalition government if Gbagbo quits 
Monday 10 January 2010South Sudan Decides
Historic plebiscite to determine whether the South remains united with the North or secedes- Friday 7 January 2010
New Efforts to Help AIDS Orphans, Vulnerable Children
The technical assistance comes in the form of skills-building workshops aimed at strengthening household economic activities - Thursday 6 January 2010
Ugandan Scoops US$12,000 Award for ideas that Connect Rural Areas
ARC, launched last year by the US-based National Peace Corps Association (NPCA), is an online community that fosters collaborative thinking to generate ideas to help solve rural Africa’s greatest challenges 
Tuesday 4 January 2011Sudan: Preparations in Top Gear as Referendum Date Approaches
As the referendum date draws to a close in Southern Sudan, NewsfromAfrica brings you a photo essay on the historic event.- Monday 3 January 2011
Scholarship Trust Launched for African Educationists
Trust is designed to enhance knowledge sharing and promote awareness of the benefits of technology assisted learning in Africa - Thursday 23 December 2010
New partnership to expand health in Africa
Memorandum of understanding signed as the two organisations pledge to work together for the benefit of the continent. - Thursday 23 December 2010
Egypt, Libya Leaders in Sudan for Talks
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. 
Wednesday 22 December 2010Kenya: NGOs, Parents March for Children’s Rights
History is made as two youth groups organise the first ever procession for the rights of the child.- Wednesday 22 December 2010
World Bank to Support Mali Quest for Energy
The World Bank Monday pledged support to Mali as it develops the energy, transport and irrigation infrastructure needed to boost agricultural productivity, expand trade, promote regional integration, and bolster economic development. - Tuesday 21 December 2010
UN Warns of Cote d'Ivoire Abductions
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Tuesday 21 December 2010
Kenya: City bus blast leaves two dead
Scores of others injured as three men force their way into the bus.
