Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=03647749b16c68125fa69215d30b5ae2
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Monday 3 October 2011
Niger Feels Economic Impact of Qaddafi?s Downfall in Libya
Thousands of Nigeriens who have fled Libya are now destitute, hungry and dependent on a government that admits it cannot help them.
Ivory Coast profile
Provides an overview of Ivory Coast, including key events and facts about this west African country recently plagued by civil war.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13287216
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Sunday 2 October 2011
Madagascar profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13861843
Cape Verde profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13148486
Gadhafi's government controls the skies by day; sundown brings rebels out in oil-rich east
TOBRUK, Libya - Moammar Gadhafi's warplanes, artillery and mortar shells can control huge swaths of territory by day, including oil ports, rebel supply routes and even hostile towns. Rebels say anti-government forces can still return in darkness to take advantage of Gadhafi's own thin supply lines a
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Libya: Situation in Sirte "Dire" Says International Red Cross
The International Red Cross has warned of a medical emergency in the Libyan town of Sirte, the stronghold of former leader Moamer Kadhafi, after it entered the town on Saturday to deliver much needed supplies to medical staff.
US Marshals: Woman accused in fatal Texas day care fire returns to US after capture in Nigeria
HOUSTON - Authorities say a woman accused of fleeing the country after a fire at her Texas day care facility killed four children has returned to the U.S. following her capture in Nigeria.
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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.
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Mozambique profile
Provides an overview of Mozambique, including key events and facts about this former Portuguese colony and its recovery from a long civil war in the 1980s.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13890416
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Nigeria profile
Provides an overview of Nigeria, including key events and facts about this oil-rich country with multiple ethnic and religious divides.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13949550
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Saturday 1 October 2011
Nigeria: Six Boko Haram Suspects Charged With Bombings
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan pledged to secure the country in a broadcast to the nation on Saturday as it marked 51 years of independence amid a wave of attacks blamed on Islamists.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201110010122.html
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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.
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Gaddafi forces push deeper into rebel-held territory
The swift gains by Moammar Gaddafi's forces underscored their superior military capabilities against the ragtag rebel force.
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A look at the 17 nations holding more than 850 Somali pirate suspects for prosecution
A look at the 17 nations prosecuting more than 850 pirates captured off East Africa. The overwhelming number of pirate suspects are Somali.
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Friday 30 September 2011
Strauss-Kahn?s Accuser Portrayed as Quiet, Hard-Working
Interviews with people who know Dominique Strauss-Kahn?s accuser portray her as quiet and unassuming.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=63d022a95e77ba002b913f960ba062af
Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency
CAIRO - Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency.
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Kenya profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13681341
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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.
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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.
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As Gadhafi struggles at home, AU moves forward on his pet project: the United States of Africa
JOHANNESBURG - As Libya's leader struggles to keep his grip on power, one of his pet projects appears to be moving ahead at the African Union, which took initial steps Tuesday toward creating his grand plan: the United States of Africa.
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Thursday 29 September 2011
Malawi country profile
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Malawi
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13864367
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Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency
CAIRO - Egypt's interior minister has dissolved of the country's hated state security agency.
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Nigeria: Yobe Records Three Polio Cases in Two Yrs
Yobe State government says it recorded only three cases of polio within the last two years.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109291268.html
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Kenyatta denies violence claims
Kenya's deputy prime minister denies charges that he orchestrated violence after the 2007 election, in a preliminary ICC hearing.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15110608
African viewpoint: 9/11 ended my love of flying
Viewpoint: How 9/11 ended my love of flying
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14788523
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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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Ivory Coast gets truth commission
Ivory Coast swears in a truth and reconciliation commission, aimed at forging unity after deadly post-election violence last year.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15086829
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World Bank increases drought aid
The World Bank announces it is increasing funding for the drought in the Horn of Africa to nearly $2bn as the UN estimates 10,000 people have died.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15050694
Wednesday 28 September 2011
Kenya: MP to Help Deputy PM Fight Militant Link
Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta attacked the credibility of witnesses the prosecution has lined up to testify against him as he opened his battle to escape trial for crimes against humanity.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109290019.html
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In Burkina Faso, Leader Keeps Cool Under Fire
How President Blaise Compaor� has lasted is a lesson for autocrats.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=c39b3179da54b0f6446ee51a92fe9741
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Promising Care: In Sierra Leone, Heartening Progress for Pregnant Women
Health care is making enormous strides in Sierra Leone, the latest country in sub-Saharan Africa to waive hospital fees, particularly for children and pregnant women.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=5b524322a1d14d08efbbf93e0daa0aaf
Tanzania country profile - Overview
Provides an overview of Tanzania, including key facts and events as well as news
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14095776
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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.
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Ghana: More Girls Drop Out of School At Nkwanta Due to Teenage Pregnancy
Stakeholders of education in the Nkwanta-North District have identified teenage pregnancy and early marriage as major factors militating against the effective education of girls in the area, and called for pragmatic steps that would encourage girls' retention in school.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109280620.html
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Tuesday 27 September 2011
Obama praises Brazil as a model of democracy
With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama sticks to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil.
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Rebel council seeks to transform Libya
Libya's rebels are a movement under siege and desperate for international recognition, assistance and a no-fly zone.
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Angola alarm at growing protests
Arab Spring spurs young Angolans to challenge old regime
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15065103
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U.N. confirms probe into allegations of torture by Gaddafi's forces
The torture inquiry, the latest international move to bring pressure on Libya's Moammar Gaddafi, is confirmed as NATO ministers meet to weigh options for intervention.
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Ghana profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13433790
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Zimbabwe: Greater Call for UNSC Reform
Direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians collapsed a year ago. The Palestinians pulled out after Israel refused to extend a moratorium on new Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109270163.html
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Monday 26 September 2011
Obama offers tempered support for Libya rebels
President Obama on Friday offered only tempered support for Libya's rebels and played down the feasibility of Western military intervention to aid their cause, raising questions about how far he is willing to go to help fulfill his declaration last week that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi "must le...
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Kenya: Shilling Seen Hitting 110 Against the Dollar
The African Development Bank's [AfDB] has cut their Kenya 2011 GDP Estimate to 3.5-4.5% from an earlier forecast of 4.5-5%. The AfDB was quoted on Reuters; "The shilling could continue tumbling, I see it hitting 100. That will definitely happen, could be anytime in the next two weeks," Odero [AfDB] said. "The reason it could go beyond 100 is because we don't have control over the dollar movement... I don't see it going beyond 110 ... Around 110 it could start rising again."
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109261985.html
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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,
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Amid Libyan airstrikes, new rifts open in international coalition
Three days of heavy airstrikes have highlighted the murky nature of U.S. goals in Libya and opened up new rifts among key members of the international coalition involved in the effort.
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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.
Top Ugandan rebel granted amnesty
A court in Uganda orders the release of one of the commanders of the Lord's Resistance Army, ending the country's first war crimes trial.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15019883
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Gaddafi forces push deeper into rebel-held territory
The swift gains by Moammar Gaddafi's forces underscored their superior military capabilities against the ragtag rebel force.
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Sunday 25 September 2011
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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Libya profile
Provides an overview of Libya, including key events and facts about this major oil producer ruled by Colonel Gaddafi for 42 years.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13754897
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Togo profile
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Togo
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14106781
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African viewpoint: 9/11 ended my love of flying
Viewpoint: How 9/11 ended my love of flying
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14788523
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Gaddafi's forces likely to push rebels back to Benghazi, analysts say
Analysts say uprising will be forced to retreat absent foreign intervention.
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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
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Mali profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13881370
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.
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Saturday 24 September 2011
Promising Care: Uganda Lacks Resources to Prevent Maternal Deaths
Uganda is putting less money toward health care, leaving hospitals unprepared to safely deliver babies.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=baeb7e69f8ed1558fa43814b202793dd
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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
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'Rwanda murder plot' foiled in SA
South Africa's authorities have foiled another assassination attempt on a Rwandan ex-army chief, Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa, the BBC learns.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15028303
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In Libya, Gaddafi forces recapture strategic western town
ZAWIYAH, LIBYA - In the battle-scarred center of this small town, evidence abounds that the popular uprising here has been brutally crushed, in a bitter blow to the fast-fading hopes of rebels that they can succeed in toppling Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi.
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Gates says U.S. military could enforce a no-fly zone in Libya if Obama ordered one
The comments appeared designed to counter the criticism surrounding his earlier remarks.
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Uganda police 'assaulted' author
A Ugandan author accuses police of assaulting and threatening to kill him after detaining him for writing a book about President Yoweri Museveni.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-15020048
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Friday 23 September 2011
Kenya: It's a Tough Life for Single Mums
A girlfriend of mine is aghast about the behaviour of one of Nairobi's top Christian primary schools.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109231301.html
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Intelligence director's testimony about Gaddafi causes controversy
Testimony from the nation's intelligence director that Libyan dictator Moammar Gaddafi will "prevail" in that country's conflict prompted an attempt by the White House on Thursday to play down that assessment and a call by at least one key senator for the resignation of the nation's top spy.
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Libya's Gadhafi, increasingly isolated internationally, finds supporters in Latin America
CARACAS, Venezuela - As Moammar Gadhafi finds himself increasingly isolated internationally, he still has at least a few friends far away.
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Obama puts his foreign policy on display: at once, the hand of friendship, the hand of might
SANTIAGO, Chile - Seeking to set an example for the Middle East, President Barack Obama will tout the successful transitions to democracy across much of Latin America during a speech in Chile Monday.
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Obama praises Brazil as a model of democracy
With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama sticks to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil.
Governor's convoy in north Nigeria rushing to president crashes, killing 4 and injuring 11
KATSINA, Nigeria - A Nigerian state governor survived a car crash that left four dead as he traveled to meet the president in the oil-rich country's north.
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Thursday 22 September 2011
Mauritius country profile - Overview
Provides an overview of Mauritius, including key events and facts about this ethnically diverse Indian Ocean island nation
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13882233
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A look at the 17 nations holding more than 850 Somali pirate suspects for prosecution
A look at the 17 nations prosecuting more than 850 pirates captured off East Africa. The overwhelming number of pirate suspects are Somali.
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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
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In Uganda, a Bitter Rivalry Is Played Out on the National Stage
President Yoweri Museveni and the opposition leader Kizza Besigye were once close friends who fought together against a dictator.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0d95f1a3fc9aa931ce874ffa72f06a5b
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More pirates facing prosecution as attacks increase in violence; pirates jailed in 17 nations
NAIROBI, Kenya - Five Somali pirates are jailed for life by a U.S. court. Sixty-one suspected pirates captured at sea face trial in India. Somali prisons are running out of room.
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Kenya: Elephant Destroy Farms in Trans Nzoia
Civic leaders from Nzoia County Council have expressed concern over the destruction of crops by elephants from Mount Elgon Game Park at Kibroa location in Kwanza. Led by councillor Gilbert Kitiyio, the leaders said despite presenting complaints to the area Kenya Wildlife Service office, their appeal has fallen on deaf ears. "The government must take this issue seriously to avoid further destruction," said Kitiyio.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109221181.html
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Obama offers tempered support for Libya rebels
President Obama on Friday offered only tempered support for Libya's rebels and played down the feasibility of Western military intervention to aid their cause, raising questions about how far he is willing to go to help fulfill his declaration last week that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi "must le...
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In Libya, advance by Gaddafi forces sends rebels fleeing
TRIPOLI, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi sent opposition fighters fleeing Thursday from a strategic oil port in eastern Libya that rebels had held for a week, appearing to reverse the rebels' advances toward Tripoli.
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Wednesday 21 September 2011
Libya Counts Its Martyrs, but the Bodies Don?t Add Up
The death toll from the Libyan uprising has become a politically delicate issue, with some new government officials refusing to release hard statistics on casualties.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=9917b9a8f9c7b562c33370a66acf0901
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Egyptians swarm polls in first vote since revolution
Unprecedented numbers flocked to participate in the nation's first vote since the revolution.
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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.
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Zimbabwean elephants 'poisoned'
Poachers in Zimbabwe poison watering holes in five game reserves, killing nine elephants and removing their tusks, say wildlife officials.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14992759
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Tuesday 20 September 2011
Burundi profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13085064
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Mali profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13881370
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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.
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Feltman Says Islamists Are Not a Threat In Libya
Jeffrey Feltman, America?s top diplomat for the Middle East, said Wednesday, ?we aren?t concerned that one group is going to dominate the aftermath of what has been a common struggle.?
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=1332a5e4f91a988b92dec9c0530a7399
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Djibouti profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13231761
Kenya: Bid to Amend Constitution Right
The Cabinet normally meets to deliberate on weighty matters of state. It makes decisions that affect the country and some of the decisions are very good although there are times when more questions than answers are raised. When that happens, they attract controversy.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109201322.html
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Nigeria: Cement - Dangote, Cameroon Kick-Off U.S.$700 Million Deal
The Republic of Cameroon and Dangote Group Monday signed a $115 million Invest-ment Agreement for the construction of a composite cement production plant, which will result in the production of 1.5 million metric tonnes of cement in Douala, Cameroon annually.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109200426.html
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Monday 19 September 2011
Cicely Wolters: An unabashed advocate for the Peace Corps
FEDERAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK | A former Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua and now desk officer for Morocco and Jordan at headquarters in Washington, D.C., Cicely Wolters has watched as the Internet and cellphones have transformed the experiences of volunteers worldwide.
Amid Berber Awakening in Rebel-Held Libya, Fears of Revenge
The Amazigh are re-emerging as a political force after decades of oppression. But some question whether the swift social reorganization could lead to internecine war.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7fd7c03a5414efd3f9c10229d735da2e
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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.
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Obama lauds Latin American democracies, defends Libya action during Chile visit
President Obama lauded Latin America's democracies in a speech here on Monday, casting them as example for countries around the world. Next, he heads to El Salvador.
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Nigeria: Jos - Tension Heightens Over Heavy Security Presence
Again, tension has gripped residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, following an unusual high presence of riot police personnel in the city.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109191205.html
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Lesotho profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13728324
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Sunday 18 September 2011
Kenya: CMA Steps in to Cool Down CMC Board Wars
THE Capital Markets Authority yesterday stepped in to stop the media battle between board members of listed motor firm Cooper Motors.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109190059.html
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3 Terrorist Groups in Africa Pose Threat to U.S., General Ham Says
Gen. Carter F. Ham, the senior American military commander for Africa, warned that several extremist organizations were trying to forge an alliance to coordinate attacks on the West.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=31603915814da572bdbba7ae7ebae518
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3 Terrorist Groups in Africa Pose Threat to U.S., General Ham Says
Gen. Carter F. Ham, the senior American military commander for Africa, warned that several extremist organizations were trying to forge an alliance to coordinate attacks on the West.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=31603915814da572bdbba7ae7ebae518
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Mauritius country profile - Overview
Provides an overview of Mauritius, including key events and facts about this ethnically diverse Indian Ocean island nation
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13882233
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Madagascar deal for new elections
Madagascar's political leaders sign a deal paving the way for elections to be held within a year and the return of ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14960572
Sudan: South Sudan Border Wars
The newly established republic of South Sudan happens to border six countries, Khartoum in the North, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Central African Republic. Among the challenges the new country is facing is an attempt to properly demarcate its international territorial boundaries. This task is not going to be an easy feat for the new nation, which has to virtually build itself from the ashes of wars and conflicts.
Somalis Flee Drought for More Misery as Refugees
Many Somalis, fleeing one of the worst droughts in the country in 60 years, have walked for weeks through an anarchic landscape replete with bandits and militants but little food.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7defcd4ff968a3f68f6bd60a06660bf7
Saturday 17 September 2011
Cameron of Britain and Sarkozy of France Visit Libya
Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France were the first world leaders to travel to the Libyan capital in the post-Qaddafi era.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=49e4f1a68f57955014576c32cede96c2
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Democratic Republic of Congo profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13283212
Chad profile
Key facts, figures and dates
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13164686
Sarkozy and Cameron to Visit Libya
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France will travel with British prime minister, David Cameron, on Thursday. They are the first foreign leaders to visit the country since the anti-Qaddafi forces took control of Tripoli.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=23d84f726aaac7fdaced3ab98ae7fb67
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The Saturday Profile: South African Goes From Never a Sip to Vineyard Fame
Ntsiki Biyela left her village in Zululand to become one of South Africa?s few black winemakers in a white-dominated industry, accumulating awards along the way.
Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=0e3742fe9555763e82c4aa0fce889338
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Uganda profile
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Uganda.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14107906
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Friday 16 September 2011
Kenya: Varsity Opens Regional Campus
MOUNT Kenya University will expand its campuses to pastoral communities as part of its marketing strategy to increase access to higher education to hundreds of secondary school leavers in arid regions of the country. The university's Eldoret campus director Prof Lokapel Elim said they have resolved to reach out to students from marginalized communities in the North Rift region to assist them in having equal opportunity in access to higher learning while at the same time, cutting down on cost of learning.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109161320.html
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VIDEO: Boko Haram: What You Need To Know
The key facts you should know about the radical Islamic group Boko Haram that claims to have set off a car bomb at a UN building in Abuja, Nigeria.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14906615
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Kenya: KRA for Removal of Zero Rating
THE Kenya Revenue Authority has welcomed a proposal to reduce the list of zero rated goods as envisioned under the new VAT Bill. According to KRA, zero rating does not result into lower consumer prices and as such does not benefit those it is meant for. This is despite the loss in government revenue that come with it.
Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109161312.html
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