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UN agency hails move to protect African folklore and traditional knowledge
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
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.
Eritrea-Ethiopia: Refugees embrace life "out of camps"
Tuesday, 31 August 2010
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.
US vows help in fight against Congo sexual violence
Thursday, 26 August 2010
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.
Kenyan diplomat chosen to strengthen ties between UN and AU
Thursday, 19 August 2010
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.
Zimbabwe: Diaspora can also discuss new constitution
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
The parliamentary committee in charge of reviewing Zimbabwe's constitution is actively inviting feedback and recommendations from the millions of Zimbabweans living abroad.
SADC summit ends with pledge for continued peace efforts
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
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.
Calls for co-operation among African nations
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
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.
SADC to mark 30 years of regional integration
Friday, 13 August 2010
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.
US hosts ninth AGOA forum this week
Wednesday, 04 August 2010
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.
U.S. congratulates Benin on 50 years of independence
Monday, 02 August 2010
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.
UN praises Rwandan police in Liberia for professionalism
Monday, 02 August 2010
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.
Tanzania, Brazil sign biofuel memo, talk debt relief
Thursday, 08 July 2010
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.
East Africa to begin economic integration Thursday
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
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.
Obama to host Africa independence celebration
Monday, 28 June 2010
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.
Canada invites African leaders to G8 meeting
Monday, 14 June 2010
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.
Biden: New Kenya constitution will lead to more American investment
Wednesday, 09 June 2010
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.
Kenya: Obama backs law review
Monday, 07 June 2010
US President Barack Obama has sent the strongest indication yet that he wants to see Kenya's constitutional review process successfully concluded.
Franco-African summit ends on high note: South Africa
Wednesday, 02 June 2010
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.
France says Africa must be on UN Security Council
Tuesday, 01 June 2010
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.
Obama signs US law to help Uganda fight LRA rebels
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
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.
World leaders pledge support to Somalia
Monday, 24 May 2010
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.
Biden to visit World Cup, Egypt, Kenya
Friday, 21 May 2010
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.
Internet promotes African freedom
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
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.
Nigeria embarks on vast free trade zone with China
African agricultural finance under the spotlight
Ghana to reach 1 mln tonnes cocoa output next season
South Africa plans new high speed rail projects
Financiers bid to handle Nigeria power privatisation
Railway to boost Malawi, Zambia trade