Global effort on World Aids Day
Found this post:
The US president urges a doubling of aid for the global fight against HIV/Aids, on World Aids Day.
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Bush to visit Africa to see fruit of U.S. AIDS funding (The Washington Times)
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President Bush yesterday marked the eve of World AIDS Day by announcing that he will go to Africa next year to see the…
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Final word - No hope for Windies in South Africa - Jamaica Gleaner
Here’s a great post:
SuperSport
Final word - No hope for Windies in South AfricaJamaica Gleaner, Jamaica - 41 minutes agoBut no matter how I try to spin things, it's all coming up snake eyes for the West Indies on their looming tour of South Africa. I really would love to see …'Unity will be key for […]
No Ethiopia-Eritrea border deal
Interesting:
A deadline for long-time foes Ethiopia and Eritrea to demarcate their shared border passes without agreement.
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East Africa: EPA Signed to ‘Protect’ Small Farmers
This is interesting:
The East African Community signed a framework agreement as part of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) talks with the European Union (EU) to ensure continued access to EU markets for African small farmers, says Juma Mwapachu, secretary general of the East African regional body.
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Nigeria: Explosion Rocks Soku Oil Installations
Priscilla sent us a link to this:
A fire explosion is reported to have occurred yesterday at the hub of oil and gas installation sites at Soku in the Akuku Toru local government area of Rivers State.
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Kenya: Many Firms Still Ignoring the Bottom Line On HIV
This is interesting:
HIV/AIDS cuts workers down in their prime, taking to the grave a wealth of training and experience that companies can ill afford to lose. Lower productivity, absenteeism from work and increased medical bills exact a further toll on the private sector — all of which begs the question: are employers being sufficiently active […]
Kenya: World Aids Day Marked As Leaders Fail the Target
Thanks Curtis, for pointing out:
Today, the country joins the world in marking the World Aids Day.
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Kenya: Injured Kenyan Crew Soldier On
This is an interesting post:
Brave Prina Shah reported at the final day’s time control in the Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally despite injuring her finger after an accident in the first stage of the day.
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Morocco: Conformist Media Blamed for Public Apathy
Amber sends us:
Lack of media interest in reporting on death penalty issues is responsible for widespread public indifference to whether or not Morocco eventually abolishes capital punishment, according to analysts and activists here.
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