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- Tuesday 12 October 2010
Mozambique: Economic Ministers Sent Packing
Ministers dismissed over non-performance and arrogance - Tuesday 12 October 2010
Bashir Beats Drums of War
President accuses SPLM of reneging on peace deal and warns of possible war. - Monday 11 October 2010
Africa: Journalists Hone Skills on Reporting Climate Change
Training workshop aims at equipping African journalists with more skills on reporting issues around climate change. - Monday 11 October 2010
Kenya: Aids Body Seeks More Autonomy
NACC has introduced a Bill which when passed could enable it get funds directly from the Treasury. - Saturday 9 October 2010
PM Tsvangirai Furious at Mugabe’s Solitary Appointments
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Saturday 9 October 2010
Orange to double airtime this weekend
Yet another move aimed at making communication more affordable for Orange customers - Saturday 9 October 2010
Kenya’s AIDS Funds Record Steady Increase over 3 Years
The increase in funding was noted after a comprehensive study. - Friday 8 October 2010
Africa: Ethiopia Hosts Seventh African Development Forum (ADF-VII)
Conference to discuss Climate Change among other sustainable development issues - Friday 8 October 2010
Desmond Tutu Calls It a Day
Nobel Peace laureate takes a curtain call after decades of service to humanity. - Friday 8 October 2010
Kenya: Doctors in Go Slow Over Poor Working Conditions
Medics demand a 600 per cent pay hike as the stalemate continues. - Thursday 7 October 2010
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Hangs on to Party Post
The PM says he will not relinquish his post as MDC leader next year in accordance with the party’s constitution. - Thursday 7 October 2010
Somalia: Museveni Tells UN to Enforce Blanket Security Check
Ugandan President keen on reining in insurgents in the war-torn Horn of Africa country. - Thursday 7 October 2010
Equity Bank Partners with Orange to Offer Affordable Devices
The partnership deal will enable Kenyans acquire laptops and mobile phones through affordable credit facilities. - Thursday 7 October 2010
Ethiopia: Amnesty Welcomes Release of Opposition Leader
Birtukan Midesta was released from prison after serving 21 months of a life sentence. - Wednesday 6 October 2010
Jubilee Wins Top Honours with 9 Insurance Awards
Company won the most awards in the inaugural Insurance Awards, consolidating its market leadership in the region.