Kenya: Lower Food Prices Help Ease the Cost of Living
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The price of goods and services consumed by ordinary Kenyans increased at a lower pace in June, easing some pressure on the cost of living.
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South Africa: Bleak Future for the Country’s Water
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Earlier this month, a private pilot reported to a Johannesburg radio station that while flying over the Kruger National Park, in the far eastern reaches of the country, he had spotted the carcasses of several large crocodiles floating in the Olifants River.
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Nigeria: Talks Over Niger Delta Summit Hit the Rocks
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A LAST-DITCH attempt by the Federal Government to rally South-South leaders behind it over the planned Niger Delta Summit hit the rocks, Sunday night, in Abuja with the South-South leaders rejecting the talks.
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New Zealand make four changes for South Africa (Reuters.co.uk)
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand announced the following team on Tuesday for Saturday’s Tri-Nations opener against South Africa.
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Zimbabwean election fraud is disgraceful, but world leaders can … - Houston Chronicle
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Zimbabwean election fraud is disgraceful, but world leaders can …Houston Chronicle, United States - 2 hours agoAs the leader of Africa's powerhouse, Mbeki has a responsibility to play a stronger role in supporting democracy in southern Africa. …Video: Voting Starts in Zimbabwe Election AssociatedPress
White House Urges International Action on Zimbabwe Voice of AmericaZimbabwe […]
South Africa's Mbeki Close to Zimbabwe Deal, Business Day Says - Bloomberg
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South Africa's Mbeki Close to Zimbabwe Deal, Business Day SaysBloomberg - 1 hour agoBy Paul Richardson Mbeki's possible solution was discussed on the sidelines of an African Union summit in the Egyptian town of Sharm el-Sheik yesterday, …Video: Bush Weighs New Sanctions on Zimbabwe AssociatedPress
Mugabe's record not unusual in Africa AfricasiaAfrica: Mbeki, SA Delegation Head […]
UN Chief Urges Rich Nations To Lead On Africa, Climate (INO News)
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TOKYO (AFP)–U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed Tuesday to rich nations not to backtrack on assistance to Africa and action against climate change at next week’s summit of the Group of Eight leading nations.
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Nonprofit Raising Money To Provide Water, Fresh Blood To Sub-Saharan Africa (Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Came across this today:
What do platinum-selling Christian recording artist Jars of Clay, “Blue Like Jazz” author Donald Miller and insightful lyricist Sara Groves have in common? It’s “blood:water mission,” a lofty idea to provide clean water and a fresh blood supply to sub-Saharan Africa.
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Zimbabwe scorns sanctions calls
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Zimbabwe’s UN envoy dismisses calls for sanctions, as African leaders meet in the wake of polls marred by violence.
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UN chief urges rich nations to lead on Africa, climate (AFP via Yahoo! News)
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appealed on Tuesday to rich nations not to backtrack on assistance to Africa and action against climate change at next week’s Group of Eight summit.
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