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- Friday 2 September 2011
Ethiopia: Opposition Leaders Detained after Meeting with Amnesty International
On the same day that the two men were arrested, the Amnesty International delegation was called to a government meeting, where they were ordered to leave the country. - Friday 2 September 2011
African -Nordic Foreign Ministers Set meet in Sweden
At the meeting, ministers will discuss economic development and growth against the backdrop of strong economic outlook in several African countries, freedom on the Internet, democracy and state-building and other topical issues. - Thursday 1 September 2011
Ghana Hosts Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Impact of Climate Change
Discussion about capacity building of West African negotiators on climate change vis-à-vis the positions of countries and major blocks in order to enrich Africa’s position in the climate change negotiations is underway. - Thursday 1 September 2011
African First Ladies Forum to Tackle Maternal Health
The meeting draws inspiration from Article 5 and 14 of African Charter on the Rights and welfare of the Child which states that every child has got a right to life and health and State parties have a duty to ensure to the maximum extent possible the fulfillment of these rights. - Thursday 1 September 2011
Libya: World Leaders Meet to Discuss Country’s Future
The conference agenda includes Libya’s political future, the national reconciliation process, and reconstruction through financial cooperation. - Wednesday 31 August 2011
Sudan: UN Humanitarian Boss Decries Situation in South Kordofan
Essential supplies have been completely depleted in many parts of South Kordofan, leaving many people in a life-threatening situation without any prospect of relief. - Wednesday 31 August 2011
Angola and Brazil to Host Mining Conference
The SMART series recognises the prominence – and huge economic value – of exploration and mineral extraction in developing nations, and the increasing need for open and constructive dialogue - Tuesday 30 August 2011
Kenya: Samsung Unveils World’s First Solar Powered Laptop
In a pioneering move, Samsung Electronics Nairobi office has confirmed the launch of the Samsung Netbook NC215S lap top in the local market as part of a global launch that kicked off in key African markets last week. - Monday 29 August 2011
Somalia: Deputy Special Envoy Chairs Meeting with Southern Representatives
Mr. Manahl urged the groups to work together and with the Transitional Federal
Government (TFG) to stabilize their regions and fight extremism and to alleviate the terrible effects of the drought in Somalia. - Monday 29 August 2011
Libya: UN Calls for End to Violence
A round up news, compiled by Newsfromafrica staff writers. - Sunday 28 August 2011
Lesotho: UNESCO, ECONET Sign ICT Accord for Disadvantaged Groups
UNESCO General Secretary, Mapaseka Kolotsane praised ECONET Telecom Lesotho , saying it is the first private sector to support its work in the development of Lesotho. - Friday 26 August 2011
Kenya: Orange Launches 3G Network
As the true integrated operator, Orange has also unveiled a range of high speed internet devices for use across all consumer segments and announced a new data tariff structure. - Thursday 25 August 2011
Ethiopia: African Leaders Pledge Funds for Famine
The funds will focus on addressing the humanitarian crisis to tackle the famine in Somalia and extreme drought across East Africa which is putting millions of people at risk of starvation. - Thursday 25 August 2011
South Sudan: Arabic to Be Phased Out From Secondary Schools
In a press release the caretaker minister for General Education, Hon Dr Michael Milli Hussein reported that the ministry is already working on mainstreaming English language in its syllabi. - Thursday 25 August 2011
Kenya: Nakumatt Sets Sight on African Coverage
Ahead of its scheduled Tanzania branch opening in coming weeks, Nakumatt Holdings has confirmed plans to enter other key markets within the Southern Africa, Western and Horn of Africa regions as part of its next growth phase in the next five years.