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Daily news and weekly updates from Africa
- Wednesday 2 November 2011
Cameroon: President Biya to Be Sworn in Thursday
Mr. Biya begins a 6th term in office Thursday after he was declared winner of the October 9 presidential election. He has been in power since November 6, 1982. - Tuesday 1 November 2011
Africa: Developing Countries Meet in South Africa to Discuss Population Dynamics
The conference takes place a day after South Africans were counted in the Census 2011. - Tuesday 1 November 2011
Africa: Workshop to Focus on Boosting Income for Women with Disabilities
The five day workshop is organized by Disabled Women in Africa (DIWA), an independent organization which gives the women in Africa’s a voice, in collaboration with the Eastern African Federation of the Disabled (EAFOD), the umbrella organization for disabilities in the region. - Tuesday 1 November 2011
Kenya: Eleven Hospitals to Introduce Palliative Care Services
The Ministry of Health has identified eleven public level 5 and provincial hospitals across the country in which to establish palliative care services for the care of patients with life-limiting illnesses. - Monday 31 October 2011
Somalia: AMISOM Repulses Extremist Attack On Mogadishu
During the failed attack, the suicide bombers blew themselves but the extremists were unable to take control of the AMISOM position. - Monday 31 October 2011
Nigeria: AfDB Project Gives Farmers Ray of Hope
Scientists introduced high yielding and extra-early maturing maize varieties and other varieties that are tolerant of pest and diseases such as Striga and stemborer. - Monday 31 October 2011
Somalia: Mogadishu Business Community Thanks AMISOM
The gift, which included 14 cows and 16 camels, was presented during a function at the Somali parliamentary square, presided over by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Hussein Arab Isse. - Saturday 29 October 2011
African Economic Conference Calls for Investment in Renewable Energy
To achieve green growth, the region must begin to invest in its renewable and clean energy resources. It must also make sustainable use of its natural resources such as land and forests and capitalize on new opportunities to promote sustainable agriculture. - Saturday 29 October 2011
Kenya: Sixty Thousand Pupils Consume Poisoned Relief Food
On Thursday, Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Secretary General Abbas Gullet revealed that about 60,000 pupils are at health risk after consuming contaminated relief food supplied to drought stricken parts of the country. - Friday 28 October 2011
Libya: Gaddafi Murderer to Face Prosecution
NTC leaders have said that Gaddafi was killed in the crossfire between his loyalists and the NTC fighters after his capture. But speculations have been circulating that he was intentionally shot dead by NTC fighters. - Friday 28 October 2011
US $5Million FAO Project to Help Nile Basin Manage Water Resources
The tool is assisting governments harmonise data-gathering, and produces series of comprehensive surveys of water use and agricultural production. - Friday 28 October 2011
Libya: NTC Asks NATO to Extend Stay
A round up news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Thursday 27 October 2011
African Economic Conference Opens with Call for Green Growth in African Countries
The four-day conference is an annual event organised by ECA, in collaboration with the African Development Bank and the United Nations Development Programme. - Wednesday 26 October 2011
Kenya Bans use of Fireworks During Diwali Fete over Security Fears
Permanent Secretary in the Office of the President Francis Kimemia yesterday announced the suspension arguing that criminals would use the occasion to cause more harm to citizens. - Wednesday 26 October 2011
African Parliamentary Speakers Adopt Resolution to Support Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
The commitment is the first of its kind by African Speakers of Parliament, and marks a significant milestone in accelerating progress in Africa towards the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) 4 and 5 on Child and Maternal Health, respectively.