GlaxoSmithKline plans to invest up to 60 million pounds ($97 million) over 10 years to improve research, development and access to AIDS drugs in Africa, the world's second…
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Local Conflicts Threaten Peace in South Sudan, Says UN
UN peacekeepers in Sudan: Escalating inter-tribal violence in the southern region is jeopardizing the stability of the entire country says the United Nations.
U.S. Congressman Speaks Out Strongly on Africa
The United States Congress' leading expert on U.S.-Africa policy, Congressman Donald M. Payne - seen visiting Darfur refugees - has spoken out strongly on Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and…
THE FIRST AFRICA-SOUTH AMERICA JOINT CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS IN CHARGE OF ENERGY
Addis Ababa, 13-17 July 2009- The First Africa-South America (ASA) Conference of Ministers in Charge of Energy kicked-off today, at the headquarters of the African Union Commission. The…
Helyi konfliktusok veszélyeztetik a békét Dél-Szudánban
ENSZ békefenntartók Szudánban: Az egyre növekvő erőszakos belső törzsi ellentétek, veszélyeztetik az egész ország stabilitását, és a hosszan tartó észak-dél közötti polgárháborút lezáró béketárgyalási folyamatok áttöréseinek alakulását, az…
Morocco wins African Tourism Destination Of The Year Award
Morocco has been named as this year’s ‘African Tourism Destination of the Year’, which is awarded annually at the African Business Awards organized by African Business magazine and…
Manchester United sign striker Mame Biram Diouf from Molde
Will join in January if he passes a medical next week.The Senegalese comes from club that produced Solskjaer. Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign the 21-year-old…
Mozambique economy growing despite world crisis
MAPUTO, Mozambique - Government officials say the Mozambican economy is on target for growth this year despite feeling the effects of the international financial crisis.
Angola postpones elections to 2010
Angola's move to hold its elections this year are doubtful following the absence of a Constitution. Media reports in the rich oil nation said the country's body in…
Congo elections: Denis Sassou Nguesso, wins by a “controversial” landslide
Provisional results of the July 12 Congolese presidential elections were made public Wednesday. Denis Sassou Nguesso, outgoing head of state won by a landslide, with 78.61% of the…