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How Bogaletch Gebre is Bringing an End to Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:49:04 +1000

Gebre awarded the King Baudouin African Development Prize for her work in women’s rights.

Heineken aims to whet African women's appetite for beer

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:28:02 +1000

A thirst for beer among Africa's middle classes is driving the world's biggest brewers to invest on the continent, but getting women to drink the beverage is another matter.

In the Blink of an Eye: Does New Viral MTV Describe the Changes in the Life of Former Glee Star Charice Pempengco? (VIDEOS)

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:54:57 +1000

A song by a popular Filipino band, Rivermaya, rendered by controversial former Glee star Charice Pempengco, has gone viral on YouTube with more than 16,000 hits so far after a few days it was posted.

UK Minister Mark Simmonds: Britain Must Invest in Africa Now

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:29:55 +1000

At the first UK-Djibouti trade conference, UK's Africa minister warns of missed opportunity unless Britain invests early.

Ethiopia's Tsegaye Kebede wins the London Marathon

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:18:55 +1000

There was a thrilling finish to the Virgin London Marathon as Ethiopia's Tsegaye Kebede won the men's race in a time of two hours, six minutes and 13 seconds.

Farmers say Egypt's wheat crop hopes are "a dream"

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:04 +1000

Egypt's Islamist-led government must be dreaming if it expects a bumper wheat harvest over the next six weeks that will save the country billions of dollars in imports, says farmer Farid Boshra Abdel Malek.

Eritrea: 'Freedom Friday' Movement Challenges 'North Korea of Africa'

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:06:03 +1000

Inspired by Arab revolutions, grassroots movement may change history in secretive Africa country.

Talking Monkeys: Geladas' Lip-Smacking Sounds Resemble Human Speech [VIDEO]

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:30:33 +1000

The lip-smacking sounds of rare African monkeys - geladas - have similarities to human speech, finds a new study.

Africa Challenge: Strong Civil Society Vital in Peace and War

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:59:10 +1100

Chuck Parnell explores how relative strength of civil society is key to successful political transitions.

Amnesty Denounces Violence Against Kidnapped Eritrean Refugees

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:38:06 +1100

Victims raped, beaten and burned by criminal gangs in Sinai Peninsula.

Barack Obama and Black Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw to Meet at State Dinner

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 06:07:06 +1100

Miss Israel Yityish Aynaw secures invite to dinners with president of United States.

South African mobile operator MTN eyes Myanmar license

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:00:04 +1100

MTN Group , Africa's largest mobile phone company, is interested in a Myanmar operating license, which it expects will cost the winning bidder $200-$500 million in license fees.

U.N. says delayed Congo peace deal due to be signed February 24

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:21:02 +1100

A delayed U.N.-mediated peace deal aimed at ending two decades of conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is due to be signed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on February 24, the United Nations said on Saturday.

'Immoral' Lion Farms in Yemen Supply Super-Rich Customers in Gulf States

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 02:30:51 +1100

Lion cubs selling for over £8,000 to Saudi Arabia and Qatar buyers.

Nawabs of Janjira and Sachin were African Slaves

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:30:24 +1100

Till this day, the descendants of the Nawabs of Janjira, and the people of the town - once a principality near Mumbai - and in the neighboring state of Gujarat, in Sachin, another erstwhile principality, where the tradition of the Nawabs and their regal customs of old still thrive, revere the Sufi s...

Mali: French Forces Take Control of Islamist Rebels’ Last Bastion of Kidal

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:46:29 +1100

Militants flee to mountains near Algerian border as African troops set to take over operation.

Melbourne Mayor Says Total Public Smoking Ban Is Not Enforceable; Top 10 Cigarette-Burning Nations

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:59:55 +1100

Due to the tough measures proposed by Melbourne Councilor Richard Foster, City Mayor Robert Doyle has said that it may not be enforceable even if he favours the measure.

Canada Pledges $13-Million Mali Aid, But No New Military Commitment

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:33:30 +1100

Canada Tuesday pledged to donate $13 million humanitarian aid to Mali but didn't show any sign of commitment to join the allies in offering money for a multinational African force.

Canadian Special Forces Protecting Embassy In Mali

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:52:22 +1100

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said the special forces of the Canadian military are deployed in Mali to protect its embassy and not on a military combat mission.

Dispute over military command holds up Congo peace deal

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:35:02 +1100

African leaders failed on Monday to sign a U.N.-mediated peace deal aimed at ending two decades of conflict in eastern Congo, said a senior Congolese diplomat, who pointed to concerns over who would command a new regional military force.

French, Malians secure Timbuktu in rebel-held north

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:49:02 +1100

French and Malian troops were on Sunday restoring government control over the fabled Saharan trading town of Timbuktu, the latest gain in a fast-moving French-led offensive against al Qaeda-allied fighters occupying northern Mali.

Outgoing AU chief condemns Africa's response to Mali crisis

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:42:02 +1100

The outgoing head of the African Union, Benin's President Boni Yayi, on Sunday criticised Africa's slow response to the Islamist insurgency in Mali.

G4S says Algeria, Mali unrest raising security demand

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:00:03 +1100

G4S, the world's biggest security firm, is seeing a pick up in demand for its services from embassies and companies across Africa in the wake of unrest in Mali and Algeria.

787 probe far from complete, regulator "very concerned"

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:56:02 +1100

U.S. safety regulators are nowhere near finishing an investigation into a battery fire on the Boeing Co 787 Dreamliner, a top official said on Thursday, raising the prospect of a prolonged grounding for the aircraft.

Eritrea: The Coup that Never Was?

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 03:18:35 +1100

Eritrea-based journalist says reported bid to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki misinterpreted.

BBC Legend David Attenborough Labels People a 'Plague'

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 04:19:07 +1100

Legendary presenter voices fears over population explosion.

Eritrea: Soldiers Surround Information Ministry Amid Coup Fears

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:57:26 +1100

The small, secretive Horn of Africa country is one-party state led by Isaias Afewerki.

French troops inch north in Mali as Islamists melt away

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 04:21:03 +1100

French troops in armoured vehicles advanced on Sunday towards a central Malian town abandoned by Islamist rebels after days of air strikes, moving cautiously for fear of guerrilla-style counterattacks by the al Qaeda-linked fighters.

France, Africa seeks support for regional Mali force

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:14:02 +1100

France and West African leaders called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali.

France seeks support for Africa's Mali force

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 02:56:02 +1100

France called on Saturday on other world powers to commit money and logistical support for African armies readying their troops to join French soldiers already battling al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali.