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African governments urged to increase tourism budget
August 23, 2011African governments have been urged to increase their budgetary allocation for the tourism sector to tap fully from this global lucrative industry.
Heavy rains flood Dakar amid poor drainage
August 22, 2011Everyone was expecting it. After nearly one month of delay, the rains hit the Senegalese capital, Dakar over the weekend and in big downpour.
Sierra Leone signs fishing agreement to boost export
August 21, 2011Sierra Leone has signed an agreement with Dutch firm Precon to facilitate access to European Union markets for its fish and fisheries products.
Concerns over gas shortage in Ghana
August 19, 2011Concerns over a possible return to the widespread use of charcoal in Ghana have been raised, in the wake of the periodic shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).
1,000s of I. Coast toxic waste victims yet to be paid--Amnesty Int'l
August 19, 2011Amnesty International is calling on the new Ivorian government to ensure compensation paid out by the oil-trading company, Trafigura reaches the thousands of victims affected by toxic waste dump exactly 5 years ago.
Sierra Leone: Heavy rains leave many homeless
August 16, 2011In Sierra Leone, heavy rains have this month left a number of people homeless and property worth millions of Leones or thousands of US dollars destroyed.
Top Niger Delta advocate blames govt for oil spills too
August 15, 2011A prominent advocate from the Niger Delta in Nigeria is calling on the Nigerian government to stop its joint venture with oil companies that have been polluting the region for the past three decades and protect the interest of its people.
WFP on challenges in Somalia's food distribution
August 10, 2011The UN World Food Program (WFP) says it has reached nearly eight million people in the Horn of Africa with food assistance since July.
Senegal suspends industrial fishing
August 10, 2011The Senegalese government has announced the suspension of industrial fishing starting the 1st of September.
Mali: Meteorological agency reassures farmers of continuous rainfall
August 9, 2011Mali’s meteorological department has reassured farmers in the country that the rains will continue to fall up till November following concerns due to the late start to this year’s rainy season.
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