Nigeria: Task Force Vows to Sustain Campaign Against Militants
As news that military authorities in Nigeria had broken the deadlock in direct talks with militant leaders in the Niger-Delta, the security Joint Task Force (JTF) in the region, weekend, vowed to continue with its ongoing operation aimed at flushing militants out of the region.
Kenya/Mozambique: Stars Strike Mambas in Thrilling Clash
Kenya revived their very slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup after recording a determined 2-1 win over Mozambique at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Saturday.
Namibia: Woman Sues Government Over Sterilization
Anna Shikongo* wanted many more children, but five-month old Johannes, perched on her lap, will forever be her lastborn. She was sterilised by doctors at a government hospital. Now she is ready to take the government to court.
Zimbabwe: Young Christians Give ‘Unity Government’ Low Score
Zimbabwe’s coalition government has failed to address widespread hunger and human rights violations in the country, a Christian youth movement has charged.
Zambia: Curbing Corruption Needs Everyone’s Support
THE many measures that the Government has put in place to curb corruption in the public service need everybody’s support to improve public confidence in the system.
Nigeria: Rivers’ LG Begs JTF to Remain
AKOKU TORU Local Government Area in Rivers State has appealed to the Joint Task Force not to pull out of the area.
Uganda: Kenya Wins Tusker Sevens (AllAfrica.com)
Nairobi — KENYA produced the flair to match their International Rugby Sevens number six ranking as they retained the 13th edition of the Tusker Safari Sevens in Nairobi on Sunday.
Botswana: IEC Boss Coaches Election Observers
IEC chief, Gabriel Seeletso, has told observers to be impartial at the general elections to be held in October.
Sierra Leone: UNHCR Marks World Refugee Day
United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR has commemorated World Refugee Day across the country with awareness raising campaign on the activities of refugees and displaced persons.
Zimbabwe: Minister Denied UK Visa
THE British embassy in Harare has trashed the ongoing engagement between Zimbabwe and the European bloc by denying Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu a visa to travel to the United Kingdom.
Botswana: Weak Human Resource is Country’s Undoing – World Bank
The African Competitiveness Report (ACR) 2009 released last has identified a weak human resource base as the primary factor hindering Botswana’s strength against regional and international economic competitors.
Africa: Trading Blocs Seek New Partnership to Boost Exports
Africa’s regional trading blocs have developed a new strategic partnership to boost the continent’s exports.
Sierra Leone: Unicef Highlights Child Survival
Several African countries have made impressive gains in child survival in recent years but much more needs to be done, UNICEF said Tuesday in marking the international Day of the African Child.
