African News Update – Rich should compensate Africa for global warming: Ethiopian PM (SpaceDaily)
Rich should compensate Africa for global warming: Ethiopian PM (SpaceDaily)
MOGADISHU, June 24 (AFP) Jun 24, 2009 Rich countries should compensate Africa for the consequences of their carbon emissions on the world’s poorest continent, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Wednesday.
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Somali ‘thieves’ face amputation
Hardline Islamists condemn four young Somali men to have a hand and a leg cut off each for stealing mobile phones and guns.
South African broadcaster asks staff to use less milk to cut costs
The South African Broadcasting Corporation asks its 5,000 staff to use less milk in their tea and coffee as part of a cost-cutting drive.
Togo abolishes the death penalty
MPs vote unanimously to abolish the death penalty in Togo which had at least six death row inmates.
South Africa: Sasol Challenged to Give Farmers R250 Million Worth of Fertiliser (AllAfrica.com)
Polokwane — Petro-chemical giant Sasol has been challenged to make up to farmers for colluding on fertiliser prices. The Competition Tribunal has sanctioned a R250.68-million fine against Sasol Nitro for price collusion.
UK announces aid for Zimbabwe
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announces the UK will provide an extra £5m ($8m) of transitional aid to Zimbabwe.
The Ark, Ethiopia and Jesus’ return (The Jewish Journal of Greater Los Angeles)
Indiana Jones went looking for the lost Ark of the Covenant in Egypt. But for millenia, the Orthodox Church of Ethiopia has laid claim to official ownership.
Blood diamond scheme ‘is failing’
The Kimberley Process scheme, which aims to stem the use of diamonds to fund war, is failing in Africa, campaigners warn.
Civilians ‘bear the brunt of war’
A report carried out among 4,000 people in eight countries suggests civilians bear the brunt of modern conflict.
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