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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Monday 2 July 2012
Africa: Arsenal Announces Partnership with Airtel
Airtel customers in Nigeria, Zambia, Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda will have the opportunity to win match tickets to watch this summer’s pre-season tour fixture and receive exclusive Club content and news direct to handsets. - Friday 29 June 2012
Kenya: EU Council Working Group Calls for Free and Fair Poll
The delegates held meetings with a variety of representatives from crucial stakeholders, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the National Cohesion & Integration Commission (NCIC), the African Union Panel of Eminent African Personalities and with members of civil society. - Friday 29 June 2012
South Sudan:Foreign Arms Fueling Conflict Says Amnesty
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Thursday 28 June 2012
Africa: Ethiopia Hosts Experts Group Meeting on Capacity Development on Land Policy
The EGM has gathered representatives of African Governments, Regional Economic Communities, as well as African Land policy experts, Centers of Excellences and CSOs from across the Continent. Development partners will also participate in the EGM. - Thursday 28 June 2012
Ethiopia: Amnesty Condemns Conviction of Government Opponents
Iconic dissident journalist Eskinder Nega and leading members of the political opposition, Andualem Arage and Nathnael Mekonnen, along with five other men, were found guilty on charges of ‘Terrorist Acts,’ ‘Encouragement of Terrorism,’ and ‘High Treason’ and several other charges. - Thursday 28 June 2012
Humanity is Under Attack in Uganda, IPPF Says
The statement came following a move by Uganda’s Minister for Ethics and Integrity to finally ban 38 non-governmental organizations accused of ‘promoting’ homosexuality. - Thursday 28 June 2012
Kenya: Orange Launches One-month Sales Promotion in Western Province
During the sales promotion period, customers will have the opportunity to sample and purchase various Orange products at significantly reduced prices and also benefit from reduced call tariffs. - Tuesday 26 June 2012
UN Report: Over 900 Killed in South Sudan Cattle Feud
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Tuesday 26 July 2012
Zambia: AfDB to hold High Level Policy Dialogue on Youth Employment in Africa
The meeting will focus on the challenges and opportunities faced by countries in the Southern Africa region. - Monday 25 June 2012
Egypt: New President Vows to Lead all Egyptians
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Saturday 23 June 2012
Uganda: Rights Group Condemns Ban of LGBTI Groups
The Ugandan government’s announcement and the Parliament’s continued consideration of draconian legislation to criminalize homosexuality violates those rights by discriminating against people based on sexual orientation and gender identity. - Saturday 23 June 2012
Sudan: Amnesty Calls for an End to Crackdown on Protesters and Journalists
Scores of activists have been arrested since the demonstrations started on Sunday. The police also temporarily detained bloggers and journalists in an attempt to stifle reporting on the protest movement. - Friday 22 June 2012
Nigeria: Boko Haram Leaders on US Terror List
A round up news,compiled by Newsfromafrica Staff Writers. - Friday 22 June 2012
Kenya: World Bank Gives $300 Million For Water and Sanitation Services
The additional credit, which was approved by the Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on May 10,2012, is part of a $425 million new investment in the water sector by the government, Bank, and development agencies, including Agence Française de Développement (AFD)—the French development agency. - Friday 22 June 2012
Nigeria: Boko Haram Attacks Hinder Polio Drive
While Chad has made progress also with only three cases this year and a new effort to reach vulnerable nomadic communities, large numbers of children are being missed in northern states of Nigeria, a country regarded as stable and Africa’s powerhouse.