Friday, 30 July 2010
With the East African Community Common Market Protocol now in effect, the region is looking to launch a single currency by 2012. Many hope the integration will break down economic barriers across the region, but there is much work to be done before the regional dream is realized.
The members of the East African Community, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Burundi and Uganda, officially launched the Common Market Protocol on July 1. Under the protocol, the region hopes to unlock the economic potential of its vast natural resources and more than 130 million inhabitants.
Women's program launched in volatile northern Mali
Friday, 30 July 2010
The Manu River Women Peace Network, a West Africa-wide association that works to improve living conditions for women, is launching a program in Mali's extreme north, where conflict, hunger and drought are affecting hundreds of thousands.
King Tut's chariot heads to New York City
Friday, 30 July 2010
The chariot of one of Egypt's most famous ancient pharaohs is heading to New York City this week to join the Discovery Times Square Exposition exhibit of the boy ruler.
Cactus could feed East African livestock, say scientists
Friday, 30 July 2010
A succulent, wild-growing cactus that has been widely dismissed as a noxious weed could sustain African livestock during drought, according to scientists at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute.
Nutrient-rich algae can boost Chadian women's incomes and tackle malnutrition
Friday, 30 July 2010
A local variety of the nutrient-rich, blue-green algae known as spirulina could boost incomes for women in Chad who harvest the product as well as help fight nutrition, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization reported today.
Chalco, Rio Tinto formalise Guinea iron ore venture
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd (Chalco) has agreed to invest $1.35 billion in a Guinea joint venture that partner Rio Tinto claims is the world's largest undeveloped iron ore deposit.
Egypt GDP to grow at least 6.5 pct this year: minister
Thursday, 29 July 2010
Egypt's gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow by at least 6.5 percent in the fiscal year that began on July 1, signalling the economy is back on track, the economic development minister said on Thursday.
Nutrient-rich algae can boost Chadian women's incomes and tackle malnutrition
Chalco, Rio Tinto formalise Guinea iron ore venture
Egypt GDP to grow at least 6.5 pct this year: minister
$10 bln to support Africa's economy
Large submarine cable ready for business
Nigeria telecoms firms sign up to new broadband cable