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- Friday 22 October 2010
China Tries to Block UN Darfur Report
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Friday 22 October 2010
Africa: Illegal Fishing, Piracy on the Rise
A brief by the Institute of Security Studies says threats are of particular concern to SADC member states - Thursday 21 October 2010
Africa: AU Launches Key Peacekeepers Joint Exercises
The non-combatant military exercise launched with support from EU and Canada - Thursday 21 October 2010
East Africa: Region Records Rise in Life Expectancy
A new report shows a marked improvement in life expectancy in the five EAC member states. - Wednesday 20 October 2010
Kenya: New Habitat Boss Officially Assumes Office
New boss takes over from long serving Anna Tibaijuka - Tuesday 19 October 2010
Somalia: Al-Shabab Shuns Mobile Money Transfer
Militia argues MMT is un Islamic and will interfere with hawala system. - Tuesday 19 October 2010
Uganda: We Are Not a Terrorist Organisation, Says LRA
Rebel group accuses the Bangui meeting of using LRA to beg for assistance from the international community. - Monday 18 October 2010
Somalia: TFG Cracks Down On Al-Shabab
Govt announces rewards for information leading to arrest of militants. - Monday 18 October 2010
Tanzania: Uproar Over Confusing Opinion Polls
Pollsters come up with various figures as country prepares to go to polls - Saturday 16 October 2010
Kenya: Unraveling the Plight of Street Children
Empowerment program aimed at reaching out to the vulnerable groups . - Friday 15 October 2010
Africa: Climate Change Exacerbating Human Displament, says UNHCR
Refugee agency decries the little attention being given to the impact of climate change on displacement - Friday 15 October 2010
Africa: Millions Expected To Wash Hands for Healthy Living
Practice helps in preventing diarrhoeal and other diseases - Thursday 14 October 2010
Africa: Higher Learning Institutions Receive Medical Education Grants
Institutions in a dozen African countries receive grant that will enable them increase the number of healthcare workers. - Wednesday 13 October 2010
Africa: Editors’ Forum Convenes in Mali
This year’s theme will focus on the challenges of peace in Africa - Wednesday 13 October 2010
Africa: Forum Addresses Adaptation Issues in a Changing Climate
Forum discusses how Africa can adopt a joint position in the ongoing negotiations.