New ways to slow Africa’s population growth
Pairing family planning services with HIV and Aids treatment can help curb Africa’s population growth rate which records a yearly increase of 2.5 percent, health experts have said.
Effort Against Trans-Sahara Terrorists (Scoop.co.nz)
Washington – The North Africa-based terrorist group al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) continues to be a menace to parts of the Maghreb and the Sahel, but the Muslim populations there generally reject AQIM, and the group is less likely to expand operations …
Egyptian Military Court of Appeals fails to rectify injustice (Amnesty International)
Amnesty International condemns the failure of Egypt’s military appeals court to overturn sentences imposed on leading members of the banned Muslim Brotherhood organization after unfair trials and call
Libya: Country and UN Agency Enter Pact to Boost Food Security, Sustainable Development
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Libya have agreed on a $71 million programme to boost cooperation over the next five years to strengthen food security and sustainable development in the country.
Tunisia: Carthage Theatre Days Pay Tribute to Women
Under the patronage of Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, the Spouse of the President of the Republic and President of the Arab women Organization (AWO), a reception was held on Monday evening at Dar Hssine in Tunis Medina, in honor of creative Arab theatre women currently taking part in the event.
Tunisia: Tunisian International Fair Showcases Vitality of Agricultural Sector
Organized at the initiative of the Tunisian Agriculture and Fisheries Union (UTAP) under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Tunisia is hosting from November 18 to 22 the 10th international exhibition of Agriculture, Farming machinery and Fisheries (SIAMAP 2009) at El Kram Exhibition Hall.
