Pan Africa

UN agency hails move to protect African folklore and traditional knowledge

The United Nations agency charged with protecting intellectual property worldwide has welcomed the adoption by a number of African States of a new legal instrument that seeks to protect the continent's traditional knowledge and folklore.

Read more...

Eritrea-Ethiopia: Refugees embrace life "out of camps"

Kibrom Sebhatu, 45, is among hundreds of Eritreans expected to benefit from a recent Ethiopian government ruling allowing Eritrean refugees to live outside the camps.

Read more...

US vows help in fight against Congo sexual violence

The United States will help any effort to bring to justice rebels accused in the "horrific" mass rape of women and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.

Read more...

Kenyan diplomat chosen to strengthen ties between UN and AU

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this week appointed an experienced Kenyan diplomat as the first Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (AU), established earlier this year to strengthen links between the two organizations.

Read more...

Zimbabwe: Diaspora can also discuss new constitution

The parliamentary committee in charge of reviewing Zimbabwe's constitution is actively inviting feedback and recommendations from the millions of Zimbabweans living abroad.

Read more...


SADC summit ends with pledge for continued peace efforts

Regional leaders ended their 30th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) on Tuesday with a pledge to continue with its peace and security efforts in the region.

Read more...

Calls for co-operation among African nations

The acting president of the African Union (AU), President Bingu Wa Mutharika of Malawi, has appealed for reinforcement of co-operation among the states of the continent to achieve sustainable growth and food security.

Read more...


SADC to mark 30 years of regional integration

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will celebrate its 30th anniversary when it meets in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, next week. The SADC Heads of State Summit is scheduled to take place from 16 to 17 August.

Read more...

US hosts ninth AGOA forum this week

The U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk has said the United States is committed to partnering with Africa to address the challenges of poverty, health, education, conflict, governance, and economic development.

Read more...


U.S. congratulates Benin on 50 years of independence

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has congratulated the people of Benin for the country's 50th independence anniversary observed Sunday. Clinton said the U.S. will continue working with Benin to reduce poverty and promote economic growth.

Read more...

UN praises Rwandan police in Liberia for professionalism

The United Nations deputy envoy to Liberia, Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, lauded Rwandan police officers serving in the UN mission in the West African country for their professionalism and discipline.

Read more...


Tanzania, Brazil sign biofuel memo, talk debt relief

Brazil, the world's leader in sugar cane-based ethanol production, wants to help Tanzania develop its biofuel sector and will consider waiving debt worth $240 million, its president said on Wednesday.

Read more...

East Africa to begin economic integration Thursday

Members of East African Community will formally begin Thursday the process of integration. Despite some reservations from smaller countries, analysts believe the union will greatly benefit the region.

Read more...


Obama to host Africa independence celebration

President Barack Obama, whose father was Kenyan, will host a 50th anniversary celebration of 18 African nations' independence in Washington this summer, senior U.S. officials said on Friday.

Read more...

Canada invites African leaders to G8 meeting

Canada said on Sunday it invited leaders from seven African countries as well as Haiti, Jamaica and Colombia to attend the Group of Eight summit it is hosting this month, citing a desire to make the event more inclusive.

Read more...


Biden: New Kenya constitution will lead to more American investment

Visiting U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has told Kenya the successful passage of a new constitution and other key political reforms will result in more American investment in the east African nation.

Read more...

Kenya: Obama backs law review

US President Barack Obama has sent the strongest indication yet that he wants to see Kenya's constitutional review process successfully concluded.

Read more...


Franco-African summit ends on high note: South Africa

The 25th Africa- France summit held in Nice was an opportunity for South Africa to strengthen relations based on shared interest and mutual trust, says the South African Presidency.

Read more...

France says Africa must be on UN Security Council

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Monday Africa should be represented on the U.N. Security Council, promising to back reforms when France takes the helm of the G8 and G20 groups of big economies next year.

Read more...


Obama signs US law to help Uganda fight LRA rebels

President Barack Obama on Monday signed a law aimed at helping Uganda and its neighbors combat the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a rebel group that has brutalized Central Africa for decades.

Read more...

World leaders pledge support to Somalia

Fifty-five countries on Saturday pledged their support to Somalia's fragile transitional federal government as the only barrier to chaos in the war-ravaged Horn of Africa nation.

Read more...


Biden to visit World Cup, Egypt, Kenya

US Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will visit Egypt, Kenya and the World Cup in South Africa in June, the White House said Thursday.

Read more...

Internet promotes African freedom

Two African organisations are among the three winners of the inaugural Breaking Borders awards, given by Google and alternative media group Global Voices to those fighting for free expression via the internet and other technology platforms.

Read more...



News by Country

Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content. Click here.

Newsletter

Daily Email Updates

RSS Feeds

Site managed by raramuridesign