Ethiopian troops in Somalia distributing food
Interesting:
Ethiopian troops, who are in Mogadishu, Somalia as per the request of Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, have distributed food aid bought with their own salaries to the public, BBC reported on Wednesday.
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High food prices cripple feeding programmes
Dave told us about:
Elizabeth Kineelwe, the cook at a drop-in centre that provides meals and support to orphans and impoverished families in Soweto, Johannesburg’s largest township, is on the frontlines of a nationwide struggle to cope with rising food prices. Lately, she has been cooking a lot of cabbage soup.
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Live - FA Cup final build-up
Came across this today:
Portsmouth and Cardiff fans descend on Wembley ahead of the FA Cup final.
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Tsvangirai delays Zimbabwe return
This is an interesting post:
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has postponed a planned return to Zimbabwe, officials from his party say.
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Humanity was genetically divided for as much as 100,000 years in Africa (New Kerala)
Earl told us about:
Tel Aviv, May 17 : A mathematician from the Tel Aviv University has claimed that the human race was genetically divided into two separate groups within Africa for as much as 100,000 years, which is roughly half of its existence.
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The Iron Snake by John Gaudet, An Unforgettable Saga of a Railroad in Africa that Changed the Lives of Millions (PR.com)
Mel wrote to us about:
A novel that foreshadows what will happen fourteen years later with the outbreak of WWI and the bitter fighting between British and German colonial troops in East Africa. Gaudet captures the spirit and essence of the Victorian Africa of the British, of the Africans, and of the world. [PR.com - January […]
Water supplies , food prices a concern for Africa (SABC News)
Nancy emailed us this:
By Thami Dickson Global initiatives of boosting agricultural development to curb rising food prices will not be successful if water supply in Africa is not improved.
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McGeechan right man for Lions – Shane - ic Wales
Just came across this:
McGeechan right man for Lions – Shaneic Wales, United Kingdom - 1 hour agoAlthough he knows all too well that 12 months in rugby is a long time, Williams is aware he can lay down a marker in South Africa when Wales tackle the …McGeechan will put pride into Lions, says Telfer […]
Africa told to improve farming (Daily Dispatch)
Just came across this:
THE International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) acting director for Africa said high food prices should highlight the need for improving farming in Africa , said Benedicte Christensen, who was in South Africa to present the IMF’s regional economic outlook.
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World Briefing | Africa South Africa: Trial Delay for Zuma - New York Times
Tristan told us about:
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World Briefing | Africa South Africa: Trial Delay for ZumaNew York Times, United States - 1 hour agoBy CELIA W. DUGGER The corruption trial of Jacob G. Zuma, the presumptive next president of South Africa, has been delayed yet again. …Zuma Supporters Say Trial Delay Could Be Good Omen Voice of AmericaZuma urges Alex […]