Africa
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Ethiopian missing maid found dead on rooftop
An Ethiopian housemaid who vanished from her employer’s home in Saudi Arabia five days ago was found dead on the…
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Amidst fears of negative economic impact, Africa must fight Ebola hysteria – Carlos Lopes
The fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak must be tackled on the basis of scientific evidence, prevention, understanding of transmissibility…
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AU rejects Human Rights Watch sexual exploitation claim by AMISON
The Commission of the African Union (AU) said it was“concerned by the report entitled “The Power These Men Have Over…
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EU announces €140m package in response to Ebola virus outbreak
The European Commission has today announced €140m of funding for the countries currently affected by the Ebola virus in West…
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Ebola outbreak compels African Media Initiative to postpone 2014 Media Leaders Forum by a year
The African Media Initiative (AMI) has taken the difficult decision of postponing the 7th African Media Leaders Forum, which was…
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The paradox of Africa’s small Island developing nations
By Carlos Lopes I was born in Canchungo, in the northwestern part of Guinea-Bissau. Images of a beautiful canvas of…
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New study shades light on the plight of six African small Island states
A new study by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has for the first time, brought to the…
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Road connecting Ethiopia, Kenya opens for traffic
The Yabelo-Mega road that connects Ethiopia and Kenya has been inaugurated and is open for traffic. Speaking at the inauguration,…
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Africans launch a petition call to action against Ebola
In an open letter, former heads of state as well as leaders from civil society and business launch a petition…
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New report reveals rising risk of “Failed Seasons”
Report also highlights opportunities for innovation as climate change puts new pressure on Africa’s smallholder farmers With countries pushing agriculture…
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