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African leaders call for reassessment of MDGs

September 10, 2011

African leaders from fragile and conflict-affected countries are calling for a reassessment of the Millennium Development Goals and new approaches to development in Africa.

Regional food security forum underway in Mali

September 9, 2011 In the field farming

An international meeting on food security is underway in the Malian capital, Bamako.

The meeting, organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), brings together researchers and specialists from several African countries including Ghana, Benin, Senegal, Madagascar, Burundi and Mali.

Liberia: Ellen,15 others cleared to run in October polls but...

September 9, 2011 James Fromoyan, Liberia's NEC Chairman

Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and 15 other presidential candidates have been qualified to contest the October 11 polls by the country’s National Elections Commission (NEC), as it issued the final list of candidates on Friday.

WADR receives prestigious Knight-Batten 2011 Award

September 9, 2011 WADR Kahler and Sourcefabric Douglas Arellanes all smiles

The West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR), a trans-territorial, sub-regional broadcaster based in Dakar, has received a 2011 Knight-Batten Awards for Innovations in Journalism at a ceremony held at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.

Nigeria: Insecurity hijacks Goodluck’s first 100 days in office

September 9, 2011 President Goodluck Jonathan, Nigeria

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan this week marked his first 100 days in office, with citizens divided over his performance as leader of Africa’s most populous nation.

Senegal, Mali to soon exchange prisoners

September 9, 2011

The governments of Senegal and Mali have expressed readiness to exchange nearly 170 prisoners being held in their respective prisons.

Mercenaries from Libya, Al Quaeda threaten Sahel peace

September 9, 2011 Dr. Joseph Siegle, Research Dirctor ACSS

The African Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) is cautioning against responding to security threats and instability in the Sahel region, solely on superficial observations.

In recent times, there have been concerns over instability in the Sahel due to the persistent operations of Al Quaeda in northern Africa and the return of mercenaries from Libya.

S. Leone Journalists receive anti-graft training

September 8, 2011 Omaru Fofana, President of SLAJ

A training of Journalists in anti corruption, good governance and investigative journalism is underway in the southern Sierra Leonean city of Bo.

The theme of the three-day training being sponsored by the Sierra Leone Anti-Corruption Commission is “The role of media in corruption control”.

Niger Red Cross concerned flood, cholera may worsen

September 8, 2011 Red Cross logo

In Niger, the Red Cross is concerned that floods and cholera epidemic might get worse.

Over three million people in the country are already suffering from food insecurity.

Guinea: Rights groups denounce attack on Saoro farmers

September 8, 2011 A farmer in Guinea

Rights groups in Guinea have denounced the action of security forces against the inhabitants of a village more than one hundred kilometers south of the capital, Conakry.