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- Saturday 4 September 2010
Somalia: UN Under-Secretary-General visits Somali President
The envoy has been making visits aimed at shoring peace in the war-torn Horn of Africa nation. - Wednesday 1 September 2010
Kenya: Population Growth Rate Alarming
Results of the 2009 National Population Census released yesterday show that the country’s population is growing at 1 million per year. - Monday 30 August 2010
Bashir’s Presence at Kenya Fete Draws Anger
With two ICC warrants hanging over his head, the international community was unhappy with Sudanese President’s presence at the birth of Kenya’s second Republic. - Monday 30 August 2010
Tibaijuka Replaced at UN-HABITAT
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon replaces Tibaijuka who has served a nine-year stint at the UN body - Thursday 26 August 2010
TFG Enlists Support of AMISOM to Contain Alshabaab Offensive
Minister tells al-Shabab that they can run but they can’t hide. 
Thursday 26 August 2010Kenya: MDGs Remain a Pipe Dream
The achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) remains a pipe dream as the deadline approaches.- Thursday 26 August 2010
Sudanese Nubians Triumph at Wrestling Tournament
The Southern Sudanese wrestlers romped home in victory for the second time in a row. - Wednesday 25 August 2010
Sudan: Speaker Appeals for Unity After Referendum
Government committed to peace agreement and hopes referendum won’t divide the country - Tuesday 24 August 2010
DR Congo: Over 200 Raped During Rebel Attack
Rape cases reports from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), - Monday 23 August 2010
Somalia: TFG Identifies Al-shabab Imam Killed by Own Bomb
Minister condemns the deceased for embarrasing his family. - Monday 23 August 2010
Anxiety as Tanzanian President collapses in public forum
Tanzanian President collapses for the third time, raising fears. - This Week in Africa | 21 August 2010
Police Clash with Striking Public Workers
A round up of the week’s news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Saturday 21 August 2010
Africa’s First Ladies to Fight for Women’s Health at the UN General Assembly
African First Ladies lead from the front in tackling women's health issues in the run up to the UN general assembly. - Friday 20 August 2010
Kenya’s Young Women Carry out PC Clinic in the Slums
Young women, aged 18-35 years pursuing studies in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) took the initiative to perform free personal computer clinic in kibera.