Saturday 4th July, 2009
Pacific Boychoir tours South Africa
Oakland TribuneThe Pacific Boychoir had logged thousands of miles on its passports, bringing its distinct sound to destinations near and far. And no place is considered too far for this group. The Oakland-based...
Aid workers kidnapped in Darfur
The Globe and MailT he international peacekeeping mission in Darfur says gunmen have abducted two female aid workers in the western Sudanese region. Noureddine Mezni, a spokesman for the United Nations-African Union...
U.'s Ghana project helps Africans help themselves
Salt Lake TribuneU. students Erin Brown, left, and Stephen Manortey interview a Ghanaian mother in the village of Adankwame last month. Both doctoral candidates in public health, the students participate in the U.'s...
Brazil, Africa in Dispute Over Who Controlled Air France 447
Fox NewsParis Brazil's air force released a recording Friday it said proves it handed over control of Air France Flight 447 to Senegalese authorities before it crashed — but African officials...
Kenya sets new tribunal deadline
BBCKenya and the International Criminal Court have agreed on a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.Kenyan ministers promised to establish the...
Comoros crash airline suspends Paris flights
The StarThe operator of a Yemeni aircraft that crashed into the Indian Ocean off the Comoros islands this week has suspended flights from Paris, a spokeswoman for Aeroports de Paris, the...
Charity to rebuild S. African clinic
Edmonton JournalThe community centre and clinic put in place by Edzimkulu in Ndawana, South Africa. Four of the five buildings there recently caught on fire and were destroyed.
Lions Out For Revenge In Final Africa Test
Sky NewsLions players who have not played much in the Tests so far get a run-out and show what they can do and, for the Lions, a test victory against the Boks would be massive. After losing seven...
New powers agreed for African Union
Irish TimesCardinal Newman to be beatified African heads of state yesterday approved a plan to enhance the powers of the African Union and give it a role in co-ordinating defence policy and trade negotiations...
Irish Aid Worker Is Kidnapped In Sudan
Sky NewsIt is the third kidnapping of foreign aid staff in the territory in four months. A gang of six men took the women, both working for the Irish aid group GOAL, from their compound in the north Darfur...
Algeria Min Calls On EU To Help Finance Sahara Gas Pipe
Morning Star... from 2015. The statement was reiterated this week through a spokesman. By the E.U. hasn't said how it will back the project, which would help diversify its natural gas supplies away...
African leaders denounce international court
Find LawAfter bitter wrangling, Africa's leaders agreed Friday to denounce the International Criminal Court and refuse to extradite Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted...
Mboya’s enduring gift to Africa
Daily NationAfter that, most went into teaching. And only then did some find opportunities and scholarships to pursue degree courses away from East Africa, mostly in Britain. A few opportunities came from India...
Darfur rebel group signs deal with Sudan opposition party
The Daily StarDarfur rebels signed an accord with one of Sudan's main opposition parties in Cairo on Wednesday, agreeing to push for a new transitional government, both sides said on Friday, a move that...
Kenya has no choice but heed world’s call
Daily NationLeaving little doubt about his disdain for poor governance, he rebuffed the tired song that Africa’s problems were a creation of colonial legacy, saying that the problem is bad leadership. How...
Sigh of relief as Nawa withdraws from Kenya Open
Daily MonitorKampala Ugandan lady golfers breathed a sigh of relief when they learnt that Zambian teen sensation Melissa Nawa had withdrawn from the prestigious Kenya Amateur Strokeplay Championship on the eve...
Obama to fight graft in Africa - Browning
Daily MonitorKampala African leaders who embezzle public resources and steal elections should prepare for stinging reproach when US President Barak Obama visits the continent in week’s time or clean up their...
Nigeria, Algeria, Niger in & #36;12b gas deal
Yahoo!7 News... state oil company , Mohammed Barkindo, said on Friday the agreement "gives this project the official stamp of approval from the three governments, directing...
Mourinho arrives in Nigeria
BBCThe Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho caused a major frenzy among Nigerian fans as he arrived in the country for a three-day visit.Mourinho arrived in Lagos on Friday as a guest of the Kwara Football...
Uranium Sector Vibrant, Despite Slackening Demand for Other Commodities
All Africa... analysis Windhoek — Increased production at existing uranium mines in Namibia and the opening of new ones in response to growing world demand for nuclear fuel will spearhead renewed economic...
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