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Global warming
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Global warming
This commentary on global warming is written by a university student in Cameroon. AB
USA/Africa: Two to tango
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USA/Africa: Two to tango
This AfricaFocus Bulletin contains the executive summary and recommendations from "Keeping Foreign Corruption out of the United States: Four Case Histories," released in hearings held last week by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The full 330-page report is in pdf on the Committee website http://www.hsgac.senate.gov.; direct link:
http://tinyurl.com/yglq55v . WM
Freedom of information laws...
Freedom of information laws struggle to take hold in Africa
The Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression in Africa explicitly states: ?Public bodies hold information not for themselves but as custodians of the public good and everyone has a right to access this information, subject only to clearly defined rules established by law.? To date, only Uganda, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Angola have passed freedom of information legislation. Draft bills are stalled in a dozen countries, and the information law was used for freedom of information purposes in only two cases according to the deputy chief executive officer of the Open Democracy Advice Centre in Suth Africa. DN
Malaria vaccine is in the works
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Malaria vaccine is in the works
Getting malaria vaccine would be a huge relief for our continent already burdened by other health problems. M. Makoni
American imperialism in Africa
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American imperialism in Africa
The author describes three ways the USA increases its military foothold in Africa in pursuit of its ?War on Terror?: ?piggybacking? on the strong French military presence, creating an unofficial ?School of the Africas? in the guise of the African Centre for Strategic Studies, and aiming its Africa Contingency Operations Training Assistance programme at integrating African armed forces into USA strategic objectives?. Schmidt also uncovers the role that African countries, particularly South Africa, play in strengthening USA military presence through ?secret pacts?. DN
Unravelling the land grab: How to...
Unravelling the land grab: How to protect the livelihoods of the poor?
This 38 page study concludes that the farmers must not be left out of the process of modernisation, that their land tenure must be adequately regulated whatever changes are taking place, and that States, companies, and influential organisations must not override the rights of the poor and vulnerable no matter what comprehensive models is developed. DN
Chad leader extends olive branch to...Chad leader extends olive branch to Sudan's Beshir
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 AFP - Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno paid a landmark visit on Monday to Khartoum, in a bid to consolidate a thaw in ties and boost efforts to bring peace to Sudan's war-torn Darfur region.
International Court dismisses case of Darfur rebel
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 AP - International war crimes judges dismissed the case against a Sudanese rebel leader Monday, ruling that prosecutors failed to provide enough evidence to put him on trial for the deaths of international peacekeepers.
Nigeria depletes excess crude coffers: official
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 AFP - Proceeds from Nigeria's excess crude oil has sharply fallen as the government dipped into the account to cope with the global financial crisis, an official said on Monday.
Chaotic Nigeria vote shows little progress on reforms
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 AFP - A chaotic election in a volatile Nigerian state has highlighted the dire need for electoral reforms in the African giant a year ahead of presidential polls, analysts and observers said Monday.
No war crimes trial for Darfur rebel chief
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 AFP - The International Criminal Court said Monday it will not charge Darfur rebel chief Bahar Idriss Abu Garda over the killing of 12 African Union peacekeepers in 2007.
Freeze on HIV spending sparks concern in Africa
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 AFP - A US decision to freeze spending on treatment for HIV in several African countries has prompted concern that some of the gains made against the AIDS epidemic since 2003 could be reversed.
Howard Zinn, a radical who sought to change US historyKevin J. Kelley looks back to the life and times of the veteran historian Viva Mexico! Miriam Kyambi?s...Viva Mexico! Miriam Kyambi?s celebration of space and cultureFrank Whalley visits a show by a woman he dubs one of Kenya?s most imaginative young artists The ?magic bullet? treatment...The ?magic bullet? treatmentIt is now possible to identify the progress of a disease way before any medical problems are apparent, writes Philip Ngunjiri Wealth of regional talent on display at...Wealth of regional talent on display at Sauti za BusaraThe best of the region meet at the annual music fiesta in Zanzibar, writes Moses Serugo The study as your personal cave...The study as your personal caveYour house could be your castle, but you need space you can call your own, writes Atieno Randa Dying Lake Nakuru still takes your...Dying Lake Nakuru still takes your breath awayA short visit to the flamingo sanctuary reveals the extent to which man is destroying nature, writes Jackson Biko |
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