Saturday 4th September, 2010
Women and children of the Congo raped by rebels
Over 200 women and children have been raped by rebels in the Congo in recent weeks, according to UN reports.
Up to 15% of victims of mass rapists in Congo were children
A UN report on the rapes that took place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was released on Friday,
Jesus was HIV positive: South African pastor
A South African pastor has angered Christians by preaching a sermon entitled 'Jesus was HIV positive' in a bid to combat the stigma surrounding HIV and Aids.
Ambika Soni to address media community during Kerala visit
Sudan News.NetInformation and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni will arrive here on Saturday on a two-day visit to the State, where she is expected to review the functioning of all media units of Information and Broadcasting in Kerala to evolve a road map for overall improvement and development.
US, India share best practices to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa
Sudan News.NetIndia and the United States joined forces to showcase the strengths of India's HIV/AIDS prevention and control program for a delegation from Ghana, a real-life example of the bilateral partnership on global issues.
Darfur involvement biggest failure of my life, says George Clooney
Sudan News.NetGeorge Clooney has said that amongst all his humanitarian efforts, Darfur has been the biggest failure of his life.
Gates says Pakistani military cooperation increasing
Los Angeles TimesNATO -led forces and the Pakistani military to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries. Visiting Afghanistan, the Defense secretary says he and Karzai have agreed on the need for stepped up collaboration b...
Riots 'linked to poverty, unemployment'
IOLMaputo - The deadly food riots in poverty-stricken Mozambique reflect public anger at the ruling party's failure to curb poverty and create more jobs since coming to power in 1975, analysts say. Su...
Police fire rubber bullets in Mozambique to quell third day of riots
Euro NewsOn the streets of Maputo the capital of Mozambique riots flared for the third successive day. Police fired rubber bullets and reports say up to ten people have now been killed with over four hundred ...
Swaziland: Task-Shifting Could Improve HIV Treatment and Prevention
All AfricaManzini — Swaziland has yet to act on a 2006 World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation to alleviate health worker shortages through task-shifting and according to the Ministry of Health, th...
South Africa's Bafana must beat Niger, says coach
People's DailySouth Africa's national soccer team Bafana Bafana must win Saturday's 2012 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Niger "at all costs", coach Pitso Mosimane said on Thursday.The ma...
Angola coach praises Australia over its 76-55 victory
World BulletinAngola coach Luis Magalhaes said that Australia was a very good team and that his team had difficulties in competing against Australia. Australia upset Angola 76-55 in Group A game in FIBA 2010 World ...
Aid Worker: Congo Rapes A Strategy To Force Exodus
NPRCopyright © 2010 National Public Radio®. For personal, noncommercial use only. See Terms of Use. For other uses, prior permission required. MELISSA BLOCK, host: U.N. peacekeepers in Congo are...
U.S. trying to prevent Sudan conflict
The Seattle TimesThe Obama administration, which came to office promising stronger leadership on Sudan, is now scrambling to salvage a 2005 U.S.-backed peace accord and prevent Africa's largest nation from sliding bac...
Mozambique 'lost $3m because of riots'
Business ReportSeptember 4, 2010 Maputo - Mozambique's economy has lost more than $3-million because of deadly riots over the rising prices of food and other goods, the government said on Friday, as state media repo...
Mozambique: Police Kill Three in Chimoio as Mozambique Riots Continue
All AfricaThree demonstrators have been killed and 27 injured in the Mozambique city of Chimoio, as protests against price rises enter their third day. Police in the capital, Maputo, fired teargas and rubber bu...
UN to hold crisis talks on food prices as riots hit Mozambique
Mail & GuardianThe UN has called an urgent meeting on rising global food prices in an attempt to head off a repeat of the 2008 crisis that sparked riots around the world.
Government: Mozambique lost $3M because of riots
News and SentinelMAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique's economy has lost more than $3 million because of deadly riots over the rising prices of food and other goods, the government said Friday, as state media report...
Price hikes in Mozambique 'irreversible' - government
Business ReportSubmit your comment The Mozambican government's top spokesman said Thursday that price hikes in the country are "irreversible" despite violent protests that left seven dead and 288 wounded. "The pr...
Mozambique retail sector set to soar: JHI
Business ReportSubmit your comment Retail development in Mozambique is set to increase significantly over the next few years, says Wayne Wright, business development director for JHI property services company. Th...
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