Saturday 30 April 2011

Nigeria: Finally, Atiku Congratulates Jonathan

At last, former vice-president Atiku Abubakar has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan on his recent election as President, asking him to use the opportunity of his victory to unite the country.

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Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to Persian Gulf

Latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Arab world from North Africa to the Persian Gulf:

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South Africa: Judge Condemns City Over Sanitation Failure

The construction of unenclosed toilets at the Makhaza informal settlement on the Cape Flats meant that the City of Cape Town had lost sight of the constitutional rights and needs of the poor, the Western Cape High Court ruled on Friday.

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Zanzibar

An overview of Zanzibar, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

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U.S. and European officials say initial assault on Gaddafi's forces 'very effective'; Libyan leader pledges 'long, drawn-out war'

After 24 hours of strikes on air defenses and ground forces, Gaddafi calls foreign forces "Nazis," promises drawn-out war

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031903274.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Can We Make Electronics Without Factories?

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Egypt's leaders seek police force's speedy return to duty

CAIRO - Responding to public alarm over escalating lawlessness and sectarian violence, Egyptian political leaders urged police Thursday to return to the streets as soon as possible, saying their absence threatens to undermine the country's fledgling democracy.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031004204.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Friday 29 April 2011

Zimbabwe: Factional Strife Hits Tsvangirai Party

JOSTLING for top positions within the fractious MDC-T will hit fever pitch today ahead of Saturday's election of senior party leaders at the explosive congress which takes place against a backdrop of internal strife, violence and intimidation.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104290838.html

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On Libya, Obama willing to let allies take the lead

President Obama is content to let other nations publicly lead the search for solutions to the Libyan conflict, his advisers say, a stance that reflects the more humble tone he has sought to bring to U.S. foreign policy but one that also opens him to criticism that he is a weak leader.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905672.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Thursday 28 April 2011

Is the husband king?

South African woman's conflict as she prepares to wed

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13161095

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Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism

With security still scant, violence in Cairo between Muslims and Christians raises the prospect of a deepening sectarian divide.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030904546.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Obama signals willingness to intervene militarily in Libya if crisis worsens

President Obama orders plans giving U.S. military "full capacity to act" in Libya if situation worsens but expresses several notes of caution.

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In Libya, Gaddafi's forces dig into populated areas

Opposition fighters cheered and flashed victory signs as allied jets streaked across the sky Monday over the strategic city of Ajdabiya,

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032104702.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Romulus Venture Fund

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Swaziland

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South Africans decry rapes of lesbians, call for government action

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Rights activists are speaking out against rapes targeting lesbians in South Africa.

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Tuesday 26 April 2011

White House appears reluctant to take hard line with Arab monarchies

As Persian Gulf monarchs forcibly suppress street protests in the kingdom of Bahrain, the Obama adminstration has responded mostly with mild or muted objections - a sharp contrast from its demands for new governments in the republics of Egypt and Libya.

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Clinton says U.S. supports, but will not lead, military operation against Libya

The secretary of state pledges that the United States will strongly support the international military action to halt Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's attacks on rebels.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/19/AR2011031902779.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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E.U. no longer recognizes Gaddafi as Libya's leader but resists bolder steps

BRUSSELS - European governments declared Friday that Moammar Gaddafi can no longer be considered the leader of Libya and must step down immediately, but they stopped short of formally recognizing the Libyan rebel movement or endorsing military action to support its armed struggle.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031101009.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Artspace's dancing with Hackerspaces in India

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Monday 25 April 2011

Missile strikes building in Libyan compound where Gaddafi lives

A missile struck a building on Sunday night in the compound in Tripoli where Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi lives, fueling the rage that has erupted among his supporters since U.N.-mandated airstrikes began on Saturday.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004581.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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NATO Strikes Qaddafi Compound

NATO appeared to escalate its air war, while pro-Qaddafi forces renewed their shelling of Misurata.

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Phonetic Clues Hint Language Is Africa-Born

An analysis implies that modern language originated only once, in southern Africa, a surprising finding.

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Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism

With security still scant, violence in Cairo between Muslims and Christians raises the prospect of a deepening sectarian divide.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030904546.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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France fires first shots against Libya after Gaddafi's forces enter Benghazi

Planes bombed a Libyan military vehicle and set up 600-square-mile sanctuary over Benghazi; 20 planes were patrolling the skies.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031806115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Burundi

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Quick Hits Around African Tech

Umbono: Google’s South African Incubator In Cape Town, Google has initiated a tech incubator that gives 6 months of free space, $25-50k startup funding and access to an extensive mentoring network. The secret sauce here is in the angel & mentor network, who will be providing 50% of all investment money, while Google provides the [...]

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Sunday 24 April 2011

Libya Could Become Stalemate, Top U.S. Military Officer Says

Despite a mixed assessment, officials said no great change in tactics was planned in NATO-led air operations.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=ac56f070e9000b841a9321cc6e64b021

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Uganda: Bunna Look to Frustrate URA

Bunnamwaya could surrender their league title today when they host leaders URA in Ecobank Super league at Nakivubo stadium today.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104250035.html

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Liberia

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Burkina Faso president to run defence

President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso appoints himself minister of defence following an army mutiny in the west African nation.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13166783

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Saturday 23 April 2011

Dem Rep of Congo

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Phone and Internet Mesh for African Villages

In the words of Steve Song, Village Telco is “an easy-to-use, scalable, standards-based, wireless, local, do-it-yourself, telephone company toolkit”. He’s just put out a new video making it very clear just how useful this system is. The team over at Blinktower has done an exceptional job of creating a short, concise and eminently understandable video [...]

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Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya

Administration officials and military leaders came under a barrage of questions - raised by members of Congress, outside experts and reporters - about the parameters of U.S. participation and the operation's goals, especially if Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi does not capitulate.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101647.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Balimaya Fruit, Mali

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Africa: Single Currency for Southern, East Africa?

PLANS to adopt a single currency for the 15-member Southern African Development Community (Sadc) by 2018 could be overtaken by a much broader regional single currency and customs project that would include two other trade blocs, Industry and International Trade minister Welshman Ncube has said.

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Friday 22 April 2011

Nigeria: Police Block Buhari From Conflict-Hit City

The Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) has alleged that the presidential candidate of the party in last Saturday's election, retired General Muhammadu Buhari was yesterday prevented by the police from visiting family members of the victims of INEC office bombing that claimed several lives in Suleja recently.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104220092.html

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Monica Miri's Workmanship Transport

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Coders 4 Africa

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Tricks of the trade

Sex, drugs, souvenirs? A hard sell in Egypt's empty tourist town

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Top intelligence official says Gaddafi likely to prevail; U.S., Europe weigh responses

The top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is likely to "prevail" in his battle against rebels without foreign intervention or some other major change, as European governments and U.S. lawmakers sought ways to aid Gaddafi's increasingly beleaguered opponents.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Thursday 21 April 2011

U.S., Europe considering naval operations to deliver humanitarian aid to Libya

The United States and its European allies are considering the use of naval assets to deliver humanitarian aid to Libya and to block arms shipments to the government of Moammar Gaddafi, even as they weigh the legality of imposing a no-fly zone without United Nations authorization, according to U.S...

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Sudan

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South Africa: Researchers Test Vaccine to Slow HIV

The University of Limpopo Medunsa campus this week launched a clinical scientific trial to test a vaccine developed in Italy to investigate whether it can slow HIV progression in people already living with the HI-virus.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104210956.html

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Mali City Rankled by Rules for Life in Spotlight

Residents of Djenn�, Mali, a Unesco World Heritage site, complain that the guidelines to maintain that designation are too restrictive.

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Designing the Hoima Bicycle

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Guinea

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Wednesday 20 April 2011

Poll: Conditional support for Libya no-fly zone

Most Americans say they support U.S. participation in a no-fly zone over Libya as a way to neutralize Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's air force, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031402196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion

CAIRO - If it's true that Egypt pulled off a so-called Facebook revolution, then the nation is about to confront a status change in its relationship with democracy: "It's complicated." Very.

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Egypt

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Obama, Gates to leave Washington for official visits as Libya crisis deepens

As war clouds gathered over Libya on Friday, the U.S. commander in chief and his defense secretary were each preparing to leave Washington to visit places far removed from any military operations.

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Tuesday 19 April 2011

Africa: Hopes Dashed in HIV Prevention Drug Trial

A clinical trial aimed at investigating whether an antiretroviral pill a day could prevent women from getting HIV was abandoned yesterday.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104190798.html

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Egyptian Interior Ministry dissolves much hated state security agency

CAIRO - Egypt's interior minister on Tuesday dissolved the country's widely hated state security agency, which is accused in torture and other human rights abuses in the suppression of dissent against ousted Hosni Mubarak's nearly 30-year rule.

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Partying Amid Poverty Stirs South Africa Debate

The exploits of a convicted swindler turned businessman have set off an animated conversation about the privileges of the black elite.

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Farce or freedom?

More victims than victors when civil wars linger

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Migrant Workers Evacuated From Libya

More than 900 foreigners were evacuated by sea on Sunday from the besieged city of Misurata.

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Egypt's Interior Ministry building set on fire during police protest

The fire, during a protest by police officers, underscored an abiding concern by many Egyptians that the revolution has weakened law enforcement.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032202271.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Sunday 17 April 2011

A Procession of Wartime Trauma

In the rebel holdout city of Misurata, a triage tent acted as a way station for wounded rebel fighters and civilians alike.

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Pinned Down in Battered City, Libyan Rebels Endure With Grit and Dirt

Kept alive by tenuous resupply, rebels in Misurata have prevented their city from being overrun for nearly two months with a maze of fighting positions and tank obstacles.

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Top intelligence official says Gaddafi likely to prevail; U.S., Europe weigh responses

The top U.S. intelligence official said Thursday that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi is likely to "prevail" in his battle against rebels without foreign intervention or some other major change, as European governments and U.S. lawmakers sought ways to aid Gaddafi's increasingly beleaguered opponents.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031002000.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Nigeria: Oshiomhole, Anenih, Others Hail Inec

Turnout of voters in Saturday's presidential election in Edo State was low compared to the national assembly election, which recorded a higher turnout of voters.

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Ceuta, Melilla

A profile of the Spanish north African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla

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Saturday 16 April 2011

Former Tunisian Leader Faces Legal Charges

Former President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali of Tunisia, who fled the country after a popular uprising forced him out in January, is now facing 18 legal cases.

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Clinton encounters frustration with U.S. stance on Arab unrest

On a trip to Tunisia and Egypt, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was dogged by questions about looming crises in Libya and other countries where democratic aspirations have been met with brute force.

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Because We Can A 'Design-Build' Architecture Studio

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Egyptian voters say 'yes' to speedy elections

Constitutional amendments approved by wide margin in historic referendum.

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Friday 15 April 2011

Police raid headquarters of the prime minister's party in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Officials say police have raided the headquarters of the political party of Zimbabwe's prime minister and arrested three staff members.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500492.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Questions raised about U.S. role and goals in Libya

Administration officials and military leaders came under a barrage of questions - raised by members of Congress, outside experts and reporters - about the parameters of U.S. participation and the operation's goals, especially if Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi does not capitulate.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004198.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Libya: Coalition airstrikes continue on Gaddafi forces, U.S. F-15 fighter jet crashes as criticism over no-fly zone mounts

American and coalition forces continued air strikes and missile sorties against forces loyal to Col. Moammar Gaddafi as U.S. struggles to hold together crucial coalition partners.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/22/AR2011032203575.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Egypt to vote on constitition changes, but some pro-democracy critics pressing for 'no'

CAIRO - Egypt's transition to democracy after 30 years of authoritarian rule faces a major test on Saturday when Egyptians vote in a referendum on amendments to the constitution. Opponents are pushing heavily for a "no" vote, saying the changes don't go far enough and that the ruling military is rus

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501454.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Battle for key Libyan city on Gadhafi's doorstep was test of rebel strength

ZAWIYA, Libya - The speed with which this city on Tripoli's doorstep fell to Libyans calling for Moammar Gadhafi's ouster raised hopes a rebellion in the east could spread.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031500892.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Wednesday 13 April 2011

Tuesday 12 April 2011

Riches Flow Into Nigeria, but Are Lost After Arrival

Oil money has brought more questions than calm to the Niger Delta.

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France fires first shots against Libya after Gaddafi's forces enter Benghazi

Planes bombed a Libyan military vehicle and set up 600-square-mile sanctuary over Benghazi; 20 planes were patrolling the skies.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/18/AR2011031806115.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Clinton visits Cairo's Tahrir Square, decries violence in Bahrain

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton hails the "power of the human spirit" in a surprise visit to Cairo's Tahrir Square, a bright spot in a trip mostly focused on ominous developments elsewhere in the Middle East.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031601641.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Africa: Police Chief Faces Murder Charge

Crime Intelligence boss Richard Mdluli abused his powers and was caught in a web of lies, deceit and a series of crimes, the Boksburg Magistrate's Court heard on Monday.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104111864.html

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Egypt to vote on constitition changes, but some pro-democracy critics pressing for 'no'

CAIRO - Egypt's transition to democracy after 30 years of authoritarian rule faces a major test on Saturday when Egyptians vote in a referendum on amendments to the constitution. Opponents are pushing heavily for a "no" vote, saying the changes don't go far enough and that the ruling military is rus

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501454.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Saturday 9 April 2011

Obama administration seeks more U.N. authority to intervene in Libya

The Obama administration pressed Thursday for greater United Nations authority to confront Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's forces by land, air and sea, while insisting that Arab governments play a central role in any possible military action.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031604860.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Africa

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1071886.stm

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In Cairo, Hillary Clinton pledges millions in U.S. aid to Egypt

CAIRO - Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton traveled to the wellspring of Egypt's pro-democracy revolution on Tuesday to pledge tens of millions of dollars in U.S. financial aid and business incentives while also appealing for Arab help in ending the escalating violence in Libya and Bahrain .

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031603734.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Uganda

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1069166.stm

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Friday 8 April 2011

Puntland

A profile of the Somali region which declared autonomy in 1998

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/4276288.stm

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Libyan Oil Buys Allies for Qaddafi

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi has sprinkled billions of dollars around Africa, helping him recruit mercenaries and blunt criticism.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=90e44fd9427413c02d21a0fc4fd35ade

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Somalia: Fighting Displaces 33,000

The UN refugee agency said Friday that fighting in south and central Somalia between government forces and the Al-Shabaab militia has displaced about 33,000 people in the past six weeks.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104080898.html

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Botswana

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1068674.stm

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In Libya, underground jail a daunting reminder of Moammar Gaddafi's grip

Libyans travel to homes in Benghazi where the leader stayed during to the port city before rebels took the town.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/12/AR2011031204996.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Morocco

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Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/2/hi/middle_east/country_profiles/791867.stm

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Thursday 7 April 2011

France pleads for military intervention as Gaddafi forces attack Libyan rebels

Top official says there is still time for military intervention to turn the tide against Gaddafi.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/16/AR2011031602350.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to Persian Gulf

Latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Arab world from North Africa to the Persian Gulf:

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031503123.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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South Africa: HIV and the Role of the State

Against the back-drop of diminishing donor support for national AIDS programmes in Africa and the rest of the developing world, the question on many minds is: What role should individual states play to ensure that their citizens continue to receive critical care?

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201104070774.html

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