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Sub-Saharan Africa needs 200yrs to meet sanitation MDG--says WaterAid

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A new report titled, OFF TRACK-OFF TARGET, released by the international charity, WaterAid shows that there are more people in the world today lacking adequate sanitation services than in 1990.



 

Nigerian Gov Oshiomole cautions media on security challenges

November 16, 2011 Nigerian Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole

In Nigeria, a southern state Governor has urged Nigeria Journalists to show patriotism and maturity in their reportage of the present security challenges facing the Country, amid Boko Haram deadly strikes.

Political breakthrough in Guinea, row over parliamentary polls resolved

November 16, 2011 G-D, le chef de file de l'opposition Cellou Dalein Diallo et le President Alpha Condé

Political dialogue has been revived in Guinea, nearly one year after violence erupted, following presidential election in the country.

In what is seen as a breakthrough, both President Alpha Conde and opposition leaders have agreed to postpone the parliamentary and local elections at a meeting called by the Guinean leader on Tuesday in Conakry.

Liberia: Court reopens 3 radio/TV, but holds them guilty for 'hate messages'

November 15, 2011

Liberia’s Criminal court has ordered the three private radio and TV stations shut down last week reopened, though the court said they were guilty of broadcasting hate messages.

Armed Liberian government police stormed three private media institutions in the Liberian capital, Monrovia---Love FM/TV, Power FM/TV and Kings FM/TV on the night on November 7, the eve of the presidential runoff election, which was boycotted by Winston Tubman’s CDC party.

Ethiopia: A country on the move, youths on dividend of peace

November 15, 2011 Two enterprising Ethiopian youths, Galancian and Monil in Addis Ababa

During WADR’s Frank Sainworla’s first visit to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa some two years ago, he spoke about the beauty of the place and people and how it was indeed a place to visit again.

Now on his recent trip to Addis Ababa, he found the exuberance and mood of the city even more appealing, with some of the unfinished construction projects now completed, while other high rise building complexes are springing up.

Ivory Coast: UNOCI donates electoral equipment for free,fair polls

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The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in the Ivory Coast, Bert Koenders, has presented electoral materials to the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).

'Ghana Trafficking China's Prostitutes'--EPAWA

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An investigation by the Enslavement Protection Alliance West Africa (EPAWA), a non-governmental organization in Ghana has revealed that many Chinese prostitutes are being trafficked to Ghana to service expatriate communities in the country.

Guinea: Political dialogue reviving, as Conde meets opposition leaders today

November 15, 2011 L-R Opposition leader Cellou Diallo and Prsident Alpha Conde

Guinea appears to be on the path of  reviving its political dialogue, as President Alpha Condè is on Tuesday due to meet with his main rivals--Celou Dalein Diallo, Sidya Touré and Moussa Solano in the capital, Conakry.

S.Leone harnessing its bioenergy capacity--ethanol plant launched

November 14, 2011 Sugarcane, one of the sources of bioenergy

Sierra Leone is moving gradually into harnessing its renewable energy capacity, with the launch recently of the Makeni Ethanol power plant in the north of the country.

Ghana: Kufuor and Rawlings united by music on dance floor

November 14, 2011 Ex-Pres Kufuor and Mrs Rawlings on the dance floor

Music is good for the soul and also soothing for the heart. The power of music was manifested over the weekend, when two feuding former Heads of State in Ghana, John Kufuor and Jerry Rawlings were united at a musical concert.