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Malaria hopes rise as chemists...
Malaria hopes rise as chemists produce cheap artemisinin
Artemisinin, used as a front-line treatment for malaria, is in short supply. Recent advances in the production of the drug, specifically through a more efficient extraction process, could alleviate this shortage. Not only will this ensure a reliable supply, but also drive prices for the drug down, thus reducing incentives for counterfeit drugs. CJW
PROCMURA religious leaders for...
PROCMURA religious leaders for peace and development meeting
Christian and Muslim Religious Leaders from 8 African Countries met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia between 8th ? 13th January under the auspices of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA). The theme of the meeting was ?Africa Christian and Muslim Religious Leaders for Peace and Development?. Find the report below.
Chagos islands in sea-level rise...
Chagos islands in sea-level rise controversy
This article puts into question the reasons given by the UK government for resisting demands by Chagos islanders to return to their homes. The Chagossians were forced out of Diego Garcia by the UK in 1960s and the island is currently loaned to the USA for a military airbase, used as a stop-over for renditions for the War on Terror. DOB
Watch ?Stealing a Nation?...
Watch ?Stealing a Nation? online
Documentary on the removal of the Chagossians from the island of Diego Garcia during the 1960s by the UK. DOB
Cajun crayfish invading Africa,...
Cajun crayfish invading Africa, eating native species
Crayfish from Louisiana, imported to Africa in the 1970s, are causing damage to native ecosystems within local lakes, as well as lake-side landscapes. Without natural predators, and with the ability to both walk and swim, they are invading lakes throughout the East and Southern Regions. SLP
Obama and United Nations join...
Obama and United Nations join push for gay rights in Africa
Despite almost universal African opposition to homosexuality,saying it is a `western invention?, "Obama and the United Nations? top human rights official have added their voices to Cameron, the British prime minister?s call for respect for gay rights in Africa and throughout the world... In a landmark report published in mid-December, the UN contends that the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender persons (LGBT) are protected under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights...US is providing $3 million to help civil society groups promote LGBT rights. ..South Africa?s constitution, written in the aftermath of apartheid, protects the equality of all citizens, including gay people." The new Chief Justice of Kenya Willy Mutunga is supportive. But there is backlash from Museveni of Uganda and other African leaders.JK.
US Embassy: US citizen kidnapped in...US Embassy: US citizen kidnapped in Nigeria freed
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 AP - A U.S. citizen kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta has been freed after a week in captivity, the U.S. Embassy said.
Egypt plans to send delegation to U.S. as NGO furor mounts
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Reuters - A Egyptian military team plans to visit the United States next week as Cairo's crackdown on pro-democracy organizations has called into question the future of U.S. aid to Egypt, American officials said on Friday. Libyan commander says will retake Bani...Libyan commander says will retake Bani Walid
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Reuters - A militia commander whose troops were driven out of the Libyan tribal stronghold of Bani Walid this week said on Friday that his forces were massing to recapture the town but were holding back at the government's request. Boko Haram leader tape threatens...Boko Haram leader tape threatens Nigeria forces
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Reuters - In an audio tape posted on the Internet, the purported leader of the violent Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram threatened to kill more security personnel and kidnap their families, and accused U.S. President Barack Obama of waging war on Islam. S.Sudan sees oil shutdown complete by...S.Sudan sees oil shutdown complete by Saturday
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Reuters - South Sudan's top negotiator said his country would complete an oil production shutdown by Saturday, after Sudan and South Sudan failed to agree on a deal to end an oil crisis. S. Sudan oil shutdown continues after...S. Sudan oil shutdown continues after talks fail
(Reuters)
Reuters - The presidents of Sudan and South Sudan failed Friday to resolve an oil dispute that has led to the shutdown of the South's crude output and threatened both countries' economies. Banks to feel profit pressure as cost...Banks to feel profit pressure as cost of funding risesRising cost of funds is the biggest risk facing Kenyan banks in 2012, analysts say, as banks pay high interest rates to access deposits to lend out to customers. IMF advises Kenya to cut growing public...IMF advises Kenya to cut growing public expenditureThe International Monetary Fund wants Kenya to slash its swelling public expenditure and increase its revenue base to cushion it from expected harsh economic conditions this year. Ugandan think tank sues Sezibera over...Ugandan think tank sues Sezibera over EAC treatyThe suit comes five years after the amendments were passed by the Summit Uganda to teach Swahili in schools...Uganda to teach Swahili in schoolsThe teaching of the language will be rolled in phases beginning with the senior levels Piracy driving economic boom in Somalia...Piracy driving economic boom in Somalia?A deep-rooted culture of sharing? leads Somali pirate chiefs to spread ransom payments broadly Donors locked out of Karuma power...Donors locked out of Karuma power projectKfW is unhappy that it has not been given a chance to provide support in the proposed construction of the dam |
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