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Kofi Annan: Africa plundered by secret mining deals(0)
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: BBC Under-pricing deprives Africa of much-needed money, the report says Tax avoidance, secret mining deals and financial transfers are depriving Africa of the benefits of its resources boom, ex-UN chief Kofi Annan has said. Firms that shift profits to lower tax jurisdictions cost Africa $38bn (£25bn) a year,… Read More ›
Nigeria announces "massive" military campaign around border areas
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: BBC Troops are already present in large numbers in Nigeria’s north-east Nigeria has announced a “massive deployment of men and resources” to combat Islamist militants in the country’s border territories. A statement said the drive was aimed at “asserting the nation’s territorial integrity” and “enhancing security”. On Tuesday… Read More ›
S Africa ready to fund "credible" Zimbabwe election
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: SAPA/allAfrica By Jonisayi Maromo, 14 May 2013 Photo: IRIN Voting in Zimbabwe Pretoria — South Africa will provide financial assistance to cash-strapped Zimbabwe to hold elections, International Relations Deputy Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim said on Tuesday. It was the responsibility of not only South Africa, but the Southern… Read More ›
Zambian journalists dare PF government to sack them - state journos not paid
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: Zambia Report Journalists at State Media Dare PF to Fire Them Published May 6, 2013 By Charles Sakala Just three days after World Press Freedom Day, things are not looking too free in Zambia, as a number of journalists from the state-owned Zambia Daily Mail find themselves in… Read More ›
Kenya - ICC trial of Vice President Ruto delayed
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: Capital FM ICC trial of Kenya’s deputy president postponed By JUDIE KABERIA | May 6, 2013 Trial Chamber V agreed to change the May 28 date earlier set for the trial, and will announce a new date after a status conference to be held next Tuesday/FILE NAIROBI, Kenya,… Read More ›
Africa's key relationship - S Africa's and Nigeria's history of rivalry
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: South African Institute of International Affairs By Oladiran Bello and Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari Nigerian Foreign Affairs Minister Olugbenga Ashiru welcomes President Jacob Zuma to Nigeria during his state visit in April 2013 © GCIS Since the advent of democracy in… Read More ›
#Malawi President Banda tells off #Madonna
State House in Malawi has made a scathing attack on US pop star Madonna, days after the country’s immigration officials searched her and her security detail – a first since she started coming to Malawi in 2006 President Joyce Banda, who came to power after the death of her mercurial predecessor Bingu wa Mutharika last… Read More ›
#Malawi holds best record in Aids fight -#UNAIDS
UNAIDS says Malawi brought down the number of new HIV infections per year between 2001 – 2011 by 72 percent – the best record of any country in Africa. In September 2011, UNAIDS said, Malawi again took the lead in the fight against HIV and AIDS by adopting a national policy and program that provides… Read More ›
Russia remains a major arms exporter to Africa
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: Think Africa Press As Russia maintains its status as the world’s second largest exporter of arms, it looks increasingly to Africa. An Ethiopian Suri warrior with a Russian-made Kalashnikov. Photo by Dietmar Temps. At the start of April, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a new arms… Read More ›
Obama paves the way for US arms supplies to Somali government
Reblogged from Africa – News and Analysis: Voice of America U.S. President Barack Obama has taken the first step toward providing U.S. military assistance to Somalia. President Obama issued a memo Monday to Secretary of State John Kerry that said Somalia is eligible to receive defense equipment. The move does not immediately grant military assistance… Read More ›
