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African Union leaders mark 50th anniversary in Ethiopia

May 25, 2013 Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn

African leaders gathered Saturday ahead of extravagant celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc, with Africa's myriad problems set aside for a day to mark the progress that has been made

Ghana is churning out "ignorant politicians" - Prof. Akosa

May 23, 2013 Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa

Former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has said politicians in the country do not seek after knowledge and as a result, the nation is churning out “ignorant” politicians.

DR Congo and neighbours get $1bn

May 23, 2013 fighting continues near the eastern city of Goma.

The World Bank has unveiled a $1bn (£660m) aid package to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours. The money is to be used for health, education, cross-border trade and hydroelectricity projects.

The Gambia: President Jammeh sacks Justice Minister

May 22, 2013 President Yahya Jammeh, The Gambia

The President of The Gambian, His Excellency Sheikh Professor Dr. Alhaji Yahya Jammeh has sacked Attorney General and minister of Justice Lamin AMS Jobarteh with immediate effect.

 

Sierra Leone strives to improve water, sanitation access

May 21, 2013 Image 3368

A two day conference on water, hygiene and Sanitation has been held in Freetown, Sierra Leone.  It was under the theme: ‘WASH for all: addressing the current and growing challenge facing the country’.

Obama to tour Africa

May 21, 2013 Prez. Obama interacting with some Traditional Chiefs during his visit to Ghana in 2009

US President Barack Obama will visit Senegal, South Africa and Tanzania in June, the White House has said. Mr Obama is expected to meet lawmakers as well as business and civil society leaders and youth on his trip.

Ivory Coast: Militia leader arrested

May 20, 2013 The Ivory Coast army now says it has detained a militia leader responsible for the 2010-11 postelection violence

Ivorian authorities have announced the arrest of Amade Oueremi, a former militia leader, who is suspected to have played an important role in the country’s post-election massacre two years ago.

Nigeria should learn from the past - Prof. Oumar Ndongo

May 20, 2013 Oumar C. Ndongo, Secretary General of the West African Civil Society Forum

As Nigeria goes into second week of military offensive against radical Islamist movement, Boko Haram, statements from the military have highlighted a series of gains, particularly in north-eastern Borno state.

Nigerian military impose curfew in northern state

May 17, 2013

 Nigerian security forces on Thursday announced a dusk to dawn curfew in northeast Adamawa State, following the declaration of State of Emergency by President Goodluck Joanthan.

Mali: Donors must “get it right”- Oxfam

May 17, 2013 These displaced people would give anything to go home to Mali

OXFAM’s Humanitarian Campaign Manager, Elise Ford, has said the “Together for a New Mali” conference in Brussels is crucial for raising funds, but stressed the need to set the right tone. According Elise Ford, similar large-scale funding events have suffered from a lack of ownership on the part of the populations targeted, citing Haiti as a dangerous precedent.