Cephalon Completes Acquisition of Swiss... Cephalon Completes Acquisition of Swiss Pharmaceutical Company Mepha - CNNMoney.com (press release)Dawson has unfinished business at Wembley - ESPNNewMarket (NWMT) Greenfield Partners Nova Energy (NVAE), NuMobile (NUBL) and ... - MarketWatch (press release)The devil in nationalisation - Times LIVESudan's Bashir Headed for Win in Election Marred by Boycotts - BusinessWeekBusiness Digest for Saturday, April 10, 2010 - Daily News TranscriptWe let ET, Malema hog limelight - Times LIVESouth African Stocks: Anglo Platinum, BHP Billiton, CMH, Sasol - BusinessWeekParamount Airways vouches to offer business class comfort at no-frill prices - Economic TimesSouth Africa: Zuma Repudiates Youth Leader Over Attack on JournalistSouth Africa's President Jacob Zuma has described as "regrettable and unacceptable" the behaviour of Julius Malema, his party's youth leader, who this week verbally abused a BBC reporter, calling him a "bastard" and a "bloody agent." West Africa: Shea Production Vital to...West Africa: Shea Production Vital to Women's IncomesAcross the semi-arid Sahel region of West Africa, the shea tree prized by women, who produce a butter from its nuts that is a key ingredient in food and cosmetics. However, drought and diseases threaten this source of income. Niger: Agencies Call for $190 Million...Niger: Agencies Call for $190 Million to Stem CrisisAid agencies are asking donors for US$133 million to help the government feed millions of people at risk of going hungry, adding to $57 million already received or committed. Sudan: Sudanese Polls Must Be Peaceful...Sudan: Sudanese Polls Must Be Peaceful and Credible, UN Chief StressesSunday's historic presidential and parliamentary elections in Sudan must be conducted peacefully and credibly, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, urging the country's Government, electoral authorities and political parties to play their part to ensure the polls take place free of violence or intimidation. South Africa: Coal Plant Won't Promote...South Africa: Coal Plant Won't Promote Development, Say GroupsAs the World Bank approved a controversial three-billion-dollar loan for a coal-fired power plant in South Africa Thursday, both the details and the broader impacts of the loan continue to be criticised by community and environmental groups. Nigeria: Gowon, Okonjo-Iweala Harp On...Nigeria: Gowon, Okonjo-Iweala Harp On Sustainable Economic DevtFormer head of state General Yakubu Gowon and former Finance Minister Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala have harped on the need for sustainable economic development of Nigeria. Nigeria: Former President Babangida...Nigeria: Former President Babangida Says He'll Seek ElectionFormer military President General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) on Saturday declared his intention to run for the 2011 Presidential election. Kenya: Key Witnesses in Poll Violence...Kenya: Key Witnesses in Poll Violence Cases Now Under ProtectionAt least 20 witnesses said to be holding crucial evidence on hate crimes committed during the post-election violence have been placed under protection. Nigeria: Should Kanu Be at the World...Nigeria: Should Kanu Be at the World Cup?As Nigerians wait to know the players who will fly the nation's colours at the World Cup in South Africa, former Super Eagles captain, Austin Okocha has cautioned Super Eagles technical adviser Lars Lagerback not to select unfit players for the crucial football battle. |
Righting wrongs of Copenhagen...
Righting wrongs of Copenhagen fraud
The Copenhagen Accord sets the tone for the continued exploitation of the developing world under a new multilateral climate regime, writes the author. However, Bolivia?s forthcoming ?Peoples? Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth? that is scheduled to take place from 19-22 April 2010 aims to address the failings of that problematic political agreement that poses a threat to meaningful climate solutions. AB
Good governance lessons for...
Good governance lessons for primary education
Poor governance jeopardises primary education. This new report from Transparency International shows that strengthening governance is key to providing quality, basic education in 7 countries: Ghana, Madagascar, Morocco, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Uganda. But to increase school enrolment is not enough. To ensure true, lasting progress in education levels and the best use of the scarce resources available, oversight and accountability must be improved. DN
Obama expands military...
Obama expands military involvement in Africa
the Obama administration is asking for 38 million dollars for the Foreign Military Financing programme to pay for U.S. arms sales to African countries.
Vente d?armes au sud du Sahara
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Vente d?armes au sud du Sahara
Vente d?armes, soutien logistique, formation - l?intérêt de Israel pour les pays au sud du Sahara ne se démet pas. DN
Arms deal weakens new democracy -...
Arms deal weakens new democracy - Swedish &, S. African clerics
The South African Government signed contracts totalling R30 billion in 1999 to modernise its defence equipment, which included the purchase of corvettes, submarines, light utility helicopters, lead-in fighter trainers and advanced light fighter aircraft. The deal was riddled with corruption allegations and ten years later, rumbles of dissatisfaction are still being heard. M.Makoni
Human African trypanosomiasis: an...
Human African trypanosomiasis: an update
Sleeping sickness is one of Africa?s most deadly and most neglected diseases. It affects an estimated 300,000 people every year; yet there is no adequate distribution of information to the general public about the disease. M.Makoni
Sudan set for historic vote, security...Sudan set for historic vote, security tight
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sudan holds historic multi-party elections Sunday that have been marred already by fraud allegations and will test the fragile unity of a nation divided by decades of civil conflict. Sudan gears up for landmark poll under...Sudan gears up for landmark poll under boycott cloud
(AFP)
 AFP - Election organisers rushed to get the last ballots out on Saturday on the eve of Sudan's first multi-party election in 24 years that is being marred by opposition boycotts and Western criticism.
Two left in C.Africa election fight after opposition boycott
(AFP)
 AFP - Only President Francois Bozize and ex-head of state Ange Patasse will contest the May 16 presidential vote in the Central African Republic following an opposition withdrawal, an official said Saturday.
Critics fear allies of Nigeria's ailing leader interfering
(AFP)
 AFP - Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has not appeared in public for months due to his health, but some critics fear his allies may be working to undermine recent moves by the country's acting leader.
6,000 demonstrators protest Togo election results
(AP)
AP - More than 6,000 opposition demonstrators have taken to the streets in the West African nation of Togo to protest presidential election results. SAfrican president blasts outspoken...SAfrican president blasts outspoken youth leader
(AP)
 AP - South African President Jacob Zuma intervened Saturday to try to rein in the outspoken youth leader of his African National Congress party but did not suspend him from his position.
Best April Fool?s hoaxes of all time...In 1957, the respected BBC news show Panorama aired footage of Swiss spaghetti farmers pulling strands of spaghetti down from trees. Drink whisky to please God, vote...Drink whisky to please God, vote ?multi? to please MuseveniRecently I made a new friend, a ?diluted Catholic? like me. When Lent started 40 days ago, he vowed not to drink any beer. Small victories in a good week for...Small victories in a good week for justice in KenyaIn our own long walk to freedom, to borrow the title of Nelson Mandela?s autobiography, we have learnt many things: First, that neither bad or good are absolute ? those running ahead today may tomorrow be setting roadblocks and traps for the rest of us to fall into and over. Help, Da Slum is coming to Da Full Stop...Help, Da Slum is coming to Da Full Stop and I?m being driven to despair...I live in a city that I?m convinced will one day wake up to find that it can no longer move. Makmende......Makmende...?It?s kind of like a Gado cartoon come to life, political commentary vibes, but with a bit of Tom and Jerry thrown in? ? Just a Band Uganda joins World Digital Library...Uganda joins World Digital LibraryFinally, Uganda joins the World Digital Library (WDL) project after receiving equipment worth Ush600 million ($300,000) from Carnegie Corporation of New York and Ush6 billion ($3 million) from Google. |
