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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Wednesday 6 October 2010
Kenya: Simba Colt Motors Partners With NIC Bank
Partnership will see roll out of a low deposit sales package for SMEs - Tuesday 5 October 2010
Nigerian Charged with Terrorism
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Tuesday 5 October 2010
Africa: Mauritius Ranked Top by Mo Ibrahim Foundation
Country named as the best governed in Africa - Monday 4 October 2010
Kenya: Great Polygamist Passes On
Septuagenerian takes final curtain call, leaving behind unparalleled matrimonial legacy - Monday 4 October 2010
Eastern Africa: Youth State Their Stance on the MDGs
Conference aimed at engaging the eastern African youth in discussing their role in combating biodiversity. - Monday 4 October 2010
World Marks Habitat Day
This year’s global observance is being held in Shanghai, China. - Saturday 2 October 2010
East Africa: Regulations Needed to Strengthen E-Commerce
The growth of mobile banking in the region calls for strengthening of regulations to enhance electronic commerce. - Friday 1 October 2010
Uganda: Makerere Raises Cut Off Points
Senate’s decision draws anger from student leaders. - Friday 1 October 2010
DR Congo: Human Rights Report to be Launched Today
Report chronicles several incidents of human rights violations including murder and torture. - Thursday 30 September 2010
White Paper Outlines on Higher Education Cooperation Between Africa and Europe
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Wednesday 29 September 2010
World: Atlanta Hosts HIV Vaccine Research Conference
More than 500 presentations on the latest research on HIV infection expected at the conference. - Wednesday 29 September 2010
Kenya: AccessKenya Group Doubles Home Internet Speeds
More than 400 customers to enjoy speeds that were announced at the recently concluded Concours D’Elegance which was sponsored by the ICT company. - Tuesday 28 September 2010
Botswana: Survival asks tourists to shun Botswana
Call for boycott necessitated by continued persecution of Bushmen - Tuesday 28 September 2010
Uganda: Amnesty, HRW Call for Release of Kenyan Activist Linked to Terrorism
Rights groups appeal to Ugandan and Kenyan governments to respect human rights even as they pursue terror suspects. - Tuesday 28 September 2010
Al-Qaeda Creating Breeding Grounds in Africa
Somali President lambasts terrorist groups.