Somalia: UN Agency Welcomes Independent Probe Into Food Aid Operations
The World Food Programme (WFP) said today it would welcome an independent inquiry into its operations in Somalia, after a United Nations monitoring group alleged that contractors have diverted the agency’s food aid away from the hungry.
S. Africa’s Cosatu Gauteng Branch Says Malema Can’t Be Trusted (Bloomberg)
March 11 (Bloomberg) — Julius Malema, leader of the youth wing of South Africa’s ruling party, can’t be trusted by workers of the country, the Gauteng branch of the Congress of South African Trade Union said.
Drogba selected Africa player of year for 2009 (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
Ivory Coast’s Didier Drogba has been selected Africa’s soccer player of the year for the second time. The Chelsea forward received the 2009 award on Thursday from the African Football Confederation, beating out Ghana’s Michael Essien, who also plays for Chelsea, and Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o, who plays for Inter Milan.
Uganda: Mao Can’t Beat Besigye in Acholi – Seya
Nasser Ntege Sebaggala, the losing candidate in the DP president general’s election says the new party Leader Norbert Mao is not that popular in his home region, northern Uganda, as he claims.
Ethiopia: Real-Life Drama
On stage in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, Mestihet Temane, 27, enacts the story of how, after the death of her parents, a young woman winds up alone on the streets with no money, no confidence and no support.
Global African Art Helps Combat Poverty in Africa via Fair Trade Practices With African Artists (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
WACONIA, MN–(Marketwire – 03/11/10) – African art and decor has been quickly rising in popularity in the last few years, with many homeowners and renters alike choosing to adorn their walls with African masks, African art paintings and African tribal art . Authentic African art made from local artists in Africa can be found online, but how can buyers be sure these artists are being compensated …
Volkswagen South Africa Says Will Increase Polo Exports 30% (Bloomberg)
March 12 (Bloomberg) — Volkswagen AG’s South African unit will increase exports of the new Polo model to 71,500 in 2010 from 55,000 units last year and will be the supplier worldwide of the Polo Cross, the Uitenhage, South Africa-based division said in e-mailed statement today.
Algeria Selects U.S. Firm For Gas Transport (Middle East Newsline)
WASHINGTON [MENL] — Algeria has selected a U.S. company to help in natural gas transport. Copyrights 2008, Middle East Newsline. All rights reserved.
Uganda: Ministers Used CHOGM Funds for Own Roads
Several ministers diverted money meant for public roads to pave access lanes to their property during Chogm, Parliament heard yesterday.
Sudan: Lord’s Resistance Army Finds Safe Haven in Darfur
The Enough Project confirms that a contingent of the deadly Lord’s Resistance Army, or LRA, has taken refuge in areas of south Darfur, Sudan, controlled by the Government of Sudan. The possibility of rekindled collaboration between LRA leader Joseph Kony and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir—both wanted for war crimes and crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, or ICC—should alarm policymakers and demands urgent international investigation and response.
World Cup 2010: Algeria’s Hassan Yebda Eyes Second Round (Goal.com)
Algerian international midfielder Hassan Yebda has told RMC that he thinks the Fennecs are more than capable of making it to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in their history when they take on Slovenia, the United States, and England this summer.
