Posts Tagged Africa

Experts Scrutinize US Role in African Security

United States established US Africa Command, or AFRICOM, in 2007

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Published on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:05:09 GMT

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Kidnappers Make Ransom Demand for Kidnapped Chinese Fishermen

Africa Marine Commando group demanding over $15,000 for release of seven Chinese fishermen abducted off coast of Cameroon

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Published on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:56:51 GMT

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How does Africa deal with rape?

Police in Sierra Leone blame communities for not reporting rape. Do you feel safe enough to report rape?

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Published on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:06:43 GMT

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More Than 60 Percent of Niger Facing Food Insecurity

Poor rains across Africa’s Sahelian region brought below-average harvests

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Published on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:52:41 GMT

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French President Calls for Stronger Forest Preservation Effort

Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for rich nations to contribute more to fighting deforestation, particularly in Africa and Latin America

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Published on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:38:48 GMT

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French President Calls for Stronger Forest Preservation Effort

Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for rich nations to contribute more to fighting deforestation, particularly in Africa and Latin America.

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Published on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:38:47 GMT

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Should Africa ban second-hand goods?

Every year tonnes of electrical goods and used clothing from the West find their way to Africa. Is this killing the continent?

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Published on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:17 GMT

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AFRICOM Commander Urges Against Moving Headquarters to Africa

U.S. General William Ward says moving HQ to Africa would create misperceptions, consequences that would disrupt command’s work

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Published on Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:36:21 GMT

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King Rat

Rodents are clearing land mines in Africa

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Published on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:12:45 GMT

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Union Leader Flees Zimbabwe

Gertrude Hambira says she fled to S. Africa because she was being harassed by police

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Published on Wed, 3 Mar 2010 19:23:24 GMT

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