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- Tuesday 14 August 2012
Africa: Airtel unveils Pan-African Rising Stars Championship
The football extravaganza will attract teams from some of Africa powerhouses in the under 17 age group such as Ghana, Nigeria, Zambia, DRC pitted against upcoming nations such as Gabon, Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Burkina Faso amongst others. - Tuesday 14 August 2012
Somalia: AU Deputy Special Representative Warns Spoilers against Intimidating Members of the Technical Selection Committee (TSC)
The AU Deputy Special Representative said it is important to note that this is the longest period of peace that Somalia has enjoyed since the fall of a central government in 1991. - Monday 13 August 2012
Ugandan Helicopters Missing in Kenya
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Monday 13 August 2012
Kenya: 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Winner visits Green Belt Movement to honour Prof. Wangari Maathai
Leymah Roberta Gbowee, winner of Nobel Peace Prize for 2011 on August 14 2012,is scheduled to visit Green Belt Movement offices at Kilimani, Kenya to honour the legacy of the late Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wangari Maathai - Monday 13 August 2012
Somalia: UN Special Representative Condemns Murder of Official
Yusuf-Farey was working as Media Relations Director at the Ministry of Information, Posts and Telecommunications. He was also a past Director of Radio Mogadishu. - Sunday 12 August 2012
Kenya: Marathon Champion Abel Kirui To Wear Environmentally Friendly Nike Uniform
Marathon Singlet Made of Recycled Bottles, Dyed without water. 
Sunday 12 August 2012Kenya: Marathon Champion Abel Kirui To Wear Environmentally Friendly Nike Uniform
Marathon Singlet Made of Recycled Bottles, Dyed without water.- Saturday 11 August 2012
Ghana: Thousands Attend Ghanaian Statesman Atta Mills Funeral
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Saturday 11 August 2012
Somalia: UN Special Representative Welcomes Signing of NSSP Decree
The NSSP provides the immediate, medium to long-term priority actions required to strengthen the security and justice sector institutions in Somalia; that respect and promote human rights and the rule of law. - Friday 10 August 2012
Kenya: Pastoralists Set to Benefit from Grant to Build Resilience to Droughts, Climate Change
The grant will support a Kenya Rainwater Association (KRA) pilot program designed to help communities build resilience to droughts - Thursday 9 August 2012
Kenya: Orange Launches High Speed Domino Wi-Fi Modem into Data Market
Running on Orange’s robust 3G network, the modem will be able to support up to five users, within a transmitting radius of 20 metres. - Wednesday 8 August 2012
Egypt Launches Air Strike on Sinai Islamist Militias
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Somalia
AMISOM Committed to Supporting Country One Year after Liberation of Mogadishu
Twelve months ago, the Somali National Army with the support of the AMISOM forces pushed the al Shabaab terror group from fixed positions within the city, ushering in the longest period of relative peace the capital has had since the collapse of central government in 19917 August 2012 - NewsfromAfrica - Kenya
Canada Donates Sh80m for Climate Change Adaptation in National Parks
The one-year grant amounting to 990,000 Canadian dollars will highlight the importance of national parks in climate change adaptation and enhanced ecosystem services around conservation areas in Kenya.7 August 2012 - Henry Neondo - Sudan
Amnesty Urges Security Forces to Stop Using Live Rounds Against Demonstrators
At least 10 people, many of them high school students, were killed on July 31 when Security services and paramilitary police opened fire in Nyala, South Darfur, during a demonstration against fuel prices and the cost of living.6 August 2012 - NewsfromAfrica