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Africa RSS FeedsSouth Africa: Ruling Party to Debate Sweeping Changes to Mining Industry - [SAR] The 600-page State Intervention in the Minerals Sector (Sims) report submitted to African National Congress (ANC) leaders in Johannesburg on Friday (3 February 2012) is not about nationalising South Africa's mines....Feed Source: allafrica.com Zimbabwe: Mugabe Outwits Tsvangirai Ahead of Zuma Talks - [SAR]
President Robert Mugabe this week (8 February 2012) hastily swept under the carpet his ongoing conflict with his partners in Zimbabwe's three-party government - apparently to head off a tongue-lashing during a scheduled late-February meeting with SADC facilitator and South African President Jacob Zuma.... Somalia: Al-Qaeda Endorses Al-Shabaab - [ISS]
The offensive against Al-Shabaab and the complexities surrounding the quest for peace in Somalia is set to assume another dimension with the formal endorsement of the group by Al-Qaeda. According to the SITE Intelligence Group, a video message posted on jihadist forums shows Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri breaking the news of the admission of the Somali group into the ranks of the global terror group.... Liberia: Judges Reject Taylor's Request to Reopen Case - [CharlesTaylorTrial.org]
Judges of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in The Hague have rejected a request by former Liberian President Charles Taylor to reopen his defense case.... Somalia: Smugglers Force 22 Overboard in Boat Tradedy - [UN News]
At least 11 people have drowned and another 34 are missing in the latest boat tragedy in the Gulf of Aden, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.... Gabon/Zambia: Chipolopolo Make Emotional Visit to Soccer Crash Site - [CAF]
The 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations finalists, Zambia led by the country's football association president, Kalusha Bwalya visited the site of the tragic air-crash that killed the Zambia team 19 years ago.... Sudan: Russian, Chinese Arms Fuel Conflict, Says Amnesty - [IPS]
United Nations -
Russia and China, two veto-wielding permanent members of the Security Council described as key arms suppliers to the embattled regime in Syria, are now accused of supplying weapons and fuelling an ongoing conflict in another military hotspot: Sudan.... Madagascar: Rajoelina Faces Internal Revolt - [SAR]
Madagascar's transitional president, Andry Rajoelina, is facing internal revolt in his inner circle as he battles to stave off implementation of the SADC elections roadmap and hold on to power on the troubled island.... Nigeria: We're Tired of Bombings - Jonathan - [Vanguard]
Abeokuta -
President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, echoed the anger and frustration of the generality of Nigerians over the menace of Boko Haram in the country, saying Nigerians are tired of bombing.... Kenya: Polls Body Calls for December Vote Date - [Nation]
Nairobi -
Kenya appears to be headed for a December General Election after electoral commissioners said they would petition President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to dissolve the coalition government in October.... Zimbabwe: Law Bars Mugabe From Polls - [Nation]
Harare -
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe will be barred from contesting in future polls if the draft constitution is adopted.... Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Regional Charm Offensive Faces Hurdles - [Zimbabwe Independent]
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is trying to reclaim waning support in the region as he pushes for an early election which he wants later this year. He is hoping to bounce back from his recent setbacks on the diplomatic front.... Zimbabwe: Govt Clashes Over Police Chief Intensify - [Zimbabwe Independent]
Harare -
CLASHES among the principals of the inclusive government over the reappointment of Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri intensified yesterday, with the three leaders issuing conflicting statements on the police chief's employment status and what transpired from their crucial meetings this week.... South Africa: Govt Announces Joint Venture to Produce ARVs - [BuaNews]
Cape Town -
The South African government has entered into a massive partnership with a leading global pharmaceutical company to manufacture the ingredients of Anti-Retroviral (ARV) drugs locally.... Mauritania: Ravaged By Drought - the Number of Malnourished Children Rises - [IPS]
Nouakchott -
Mariem Mint Ahmedou sits cross-legged on a worn-out carpet in a basic tent built with mud bricks and layers of sewn-together fabric. Her eight-month-old twins, Hussein and Hassan, lie weakly against her body. Both of them have been malnourished since birth, because Beydar, undernourished herself, cannot produce enough breast milk to feed them.... Morocco: Touch of Arab Spring Comes Late - [IPS]
Casablanca -
Deadly clashes between police and youth in the Northeastern town of Taza last week suggest that, far from bringing change and stability, Morocco's new government is simply repeating mistakes of the past, stoking tensions and fuelling a spate of protests against the regime.... Mali: Fifty Thousand Flee As Political Parties Call for Dialogue - [IPS]
Bamako -
Mali's political parties have jointly called on the government to hold a forum for peace and reconciliation as a way to end a Tuareg rebellion launched several weeks ago.... East Africa: Fears of a New Drought As La Niņa Returns - [IRIN]
Johannesburg -
The climatic conditions linked to the drought in the Horn in 2011 have persisted, and some early warning officials say the aid community should brace themselves for a possible re-run of last year's food crisis.... Mali: Refugees Say Rebels Poisoned Water Points, Burned Homes - [UN News]
The United Nations refugee agency said today it is stepping up the delivery of aid to people affected by the outbreak of conflict in Mali, where fighting between Government forces and Tuareg rebels has sent thousands of civilians fleeing to neighbouring countries.... Malawi: Government Finally Moves On Male Circumcision - [PlusNews]
Lilongwe -
Clement Zulu never thought he would be circumcised. A Christian from the north of Malawi, Zulu was among millions of Malawians who believed the practice was a ritual for the southern Yao people, who are mostly Muslims.... South Africa: Zuma's Corruption Charges Linger On the Road to Re-Election - [African Arguments]
When Jacob Zuma ascended to the presidency of the African National Congress (ANC), many remained unconvinced that he would be a suitable President for Africa's most developed economy.... Uganda: Dutch Funds for Phd Students Gone Missing - [RNW Africa]
"We have a problem in Uganda": the Dutch government may have been the victim of an extensive fraud case in Kampala. Grant money meant to support 20 Ugandan PhD students has apparently been siphoned off.... Egypt: 25 Marches Head to Defense Ministry - [Aswat Masriya]
25 marches will start from different areas in Cairo and Giza after Friday noon prayer. The marches will head to the Defense Ministry building in Abbasiya area to call for immediate transfer of power.... South Africa: Report Gives Options for Mining to Help End Poverty - [SAR]
Nationalisation of South Africa's mining sector has not been in prospect for more than a decade, despite a massive push by the youth league of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).... Nigeria: Escaped Boko Haram Suspect Re-Arrested - [Daily Trust]
Escaped boko haram suspect, Kabiru Sokoto, has been re-arrested.... South Africa: Empowerment Through Fashion - [allAfrica.com]
Cape Town -
Glamour prevailed at the 2012 State of the Nation Address as distinguished members of Parliament opted to showcase local designers.... Africa: Domestic Consumption Is Main Contributor to Growing E-Waste - [UNEP]
Geneva -
West Africa faces a rising tide of e-waste generated by domestic consumption of new and used electrical and electronic equipment, according to a new United Nations report.... Mali: Women Engineers Promote Low-Carbon Cooking - [AlertNet]
Engineer Anna Dembele's smile broadens as she shows off the low-carbon cooking kits she makes. The association she belongs to now plans to promote use of the equipment across Mali, helping people cope with inflation and tackling deforestation in the bargain.... Nigeria: Presidency Confirms Kabir Umaru Sokoto Re-Arrest - [Vanguard]
Mr. Reuben Abati, spokesman for the presidency has confirmed the re-arrest of runaway high-profile Boko Haram suspect, Kabir Umaru Sokoto, the mind behind Madalla bombings in a message titled "Kabiru Sokoto was arrested".... South Sudan: Justice Needed to Stem Violence, Rights Group Says - [HRW]
South Sudan should urgently ensure an effective and independent investigation into the violent, ethnic-driven attacks in Jonglei state, and arrest and prosecute those identified as responsible, Human Rights Watch said today. To assist this task, it should promptly ask the United Nations and regional organizations to establish a commission of inquiry.... Copyright © 2012, Internet Cash Machines. All Rights Reserved. |