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Angola - Court Ignores Media Law in Journalist's Case
[Fahamu] Something fishy is definitely going on in the belated trial of journalist Ramiro Aleixo over articles he wrote nearly five years ago. It is an extraordinary opportunity to evaluate the Angolan judicial system.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 12:08

Angola: Ecowas Delegation Leaves Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Ivorian Foreign minister, Duncan Kablan, left Luanda on Thursday, after delivering a letter from his president, Alassane Ouattara, the current leader of ECOWAS, to Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Angola: Over 50,000 Local Refugees Live in SADC Countries
[ANGOP] Namacunde - At least 54,000 Angolan refugees live in Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, amongst adults and children.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Angola: Country to Host African Paralympic Committee Meeting
[ANGOP] Luanda - Angola will host the General Assembly of the Development Conference of the African Paralympic Committee (APC) from May 25-26 in Luanda, Angop learned Thursday here.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Sociologist Urges Citizens to Behave
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan sociologist Fátima Viegas told national citizens to become good examples of reference in the educational context in the society.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

CNE Trainers Training Workshop Closes
[ANGOP] Luanda - The training seminar for national trainers for the National Electoral Commission (CNE) from all provinces of the country closed Thursday in Luanda.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Country, Belgian Ambassadors Discuss Cooperation
[ANGOP] Sao Tome - Bilateral relations between Angola and Belgium were reviewed on Wednesday in Sao Tome between the ambassadors of the two countries to that archipelago.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Angola: Research Into Slavery History Defended
[ANGOP] Luanda - The national director of museums, Manzambi Vuvu, Thursday in Luanda defended that all information regarding slavery in Angola should be gathered both in the country and in the places of destination of the slaves, with a view to an effective knowledge of that period of the African continent's history.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

President Informed On Situation in Guinea Bissau
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan head of State José Eduardo dos Santos was briefed Thursday in Luanda on the prevailing situation in Guinea Bissau, during an audience he granted to a delegation of the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS)
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Rwanda: Gakenke - Rema Urges Leaders to Protect Environment
[News of Rwanda] The local leaders have been asked to protect the environment by putting in consideration the government's program so as to reduce effects of climate changes that has caused many kinds of disasters in different places.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:35

Africa: Leadership Key to Eliminating Hunger in Continent
[New Times] For too long, Africa has been looked at with disdain, or referred to as the 'hopeless continent'. Drought, famine, repression, civil war and tribal conflict have been rife. However, developments in the recent past show that the tide is turning.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:02

Rwanda: Leadership Not About Personal Gain, Says Don
[New Times] Leadership should not be considered a personal achievement but an opportunity to deliver services for the common good of the people, Dr George Njenga, the Founding Dean of Strathmore Business School, said yesterday.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:02

Rwanda: Devise New Ways to Combat Graft - PM
[New Times] New strategies are required to fight corruption, Prime Minister, Dr Pierre Damien Habumuremyi, said yesterday at the opening of a one-day meeting on the role of parliament and their partners in fighting the graft.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:00

Rwanda: Effectiveness and Efficiency in Service Delivery
[New Times] Effective and efficient are common words in business cycles that they have become clichés. Something is effective if it is adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 09:00

Gabon: President Bongo Meets With Prime Minister Cameron
[Office of the President of Gabon] London, 17th of May 2012 - President Ali Bongo Ondimba and Prime Minister David Cameron to strengthening UK-Gabon relations
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 23:27

Gabon: President Bongo Presents Strategy for Development
[Office of the President of Gabon] London, 17th of May 2012 - The President of the Gabonese Republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba delivered a speech entitled 'Investing for the Future' at the world-renowned foreign policy think tank, Chatham House. Over the course of an hour, he presented his vision for economic development for Gabon to an audience of researchers and business leaders.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:32

Cameroon: IMF/World Bank Mission Outlines Conditions
[Cameroon Tribune] Prime Minister Philemon Yang on May 16 received the institutions' officials.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Cameroon: Cameroon-France Cooperation Continues Despite Power Change in France
[Cameroon Tribune] President Biya last Wednesday received in audience French and Swiss Ambassadors to Cameroon.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Cameroon: Milla Roger Fired from Cameroon FA
[Cameroon Tribune] This was the major decision taken by the FA general assembly that met on Wednesday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Cameroon: Criminal Investigators End Training
[Cameroon Tribune] The security officers graduated from the Judicial Police Training Centre on Wednesday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Cameroon: Olembe-Yaounde Housing Project Progressing Well
[Cameroon Tribune] The first 120 houses will be ready for reception by the end of June 2012.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 22:17

Burundi: U.S. Soldiers Help Prepare Soldiers for Upcoming Deployment
[U.S. Africa Command] Mudubugu, Burundi - Texas National Guardsmen had the opportunity to share best practices with Burundi soldiers preparing for an upcoming deployment during a visit to Mudubugu, Burundi, March 26-April 6, 2012.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 19:10

Angola: 'Economic Prospects Remain Positive' - IMF
[IMF] Washington, DC - A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Mauro Mecagni, visited Luanda from May 2 to May 17, 2012 to conduct the 2012 Article IV Consultation and First Post-Program Monitoring Mission.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:02

São Tomé and Príncipe: IMF Reaches Agreement On U.S. $3.97 Million ECF-Supported Program
[IMF] A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Mr. Ricardo Velloso, visited São Tomé and Príncipe during May 4-17, 2012, to discuss a medium-term economic program that could be supported by the IMF under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF). [1]
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 18:00

Cameroon: Statement At the Conclusion of an IMF Mission to Country
[IMF] Washington, DC - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission, led by Mr. Mario de Zamaróczy, visited Cameroon during May 2-16, 2011 to conduct the 2012 Article IV Consultation.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 17:27

Rwanda: Doctor Arrested Over Surgical Instruments Found Inside Woman
[New Times] Police have arrested a medical doctor in connection with the case of a woman whose life was saved by medics in January this year after they removed several surgical tools, including three gloves, a syringe and cotton, from her uterus.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 17:00

Gabon: President's Visit to Promote Nation as Investment Destination
[Office of the President of Gabon] London, 16th of March 2012 - The President of the Gabonese Republic, Ali Bongo Ondimba, will visit the United Kingdom from May 17 to 19.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:40

Congo-Brazzaville: U.S. Military Shares Skills With Local Forces
[U.S. Africa Command] Pointe Noire - Congolese Navy members stood in formation and greeted the crew of High Speed Vessel Swift after arriving in Pointe Noire to conduct a theater security cooperation visit as part of Africa Partnership Station, May 15, 2012.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:20

Rwanda: Football Star Mafisango Dies in Motor Accident
[New Times] Rwandan football fraternity woke up to sad news this morning of the passing of Amavubi midfielder Patrick Mafisango.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 16:14

Angola/Zambia: Coach Hervé Renard Open to Manage the Country
[ANGOP] Luanda - The coach of Zambian national senior males football team, Hervé Renard, said on Wednesday that he would like to manage again the Angola squad and continue with his work that started in 2010.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Angola: Coach Romeu Filemon Foresees Competitive Team
[ANGOP] Luanda - The coach of the national senior males football team, Romeu Filemon, said on Wednesday in Luanda that with hard work and integration of players based abroad, the squad will be competitive ahead of the eliminatory stage qualifying for Brazil 2014 World Cup.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Angola: Traditional Midwives to Help in Reduction of Maternal Death Rate
[ANGOP] Malanje - The Vice governor of the northern Malanje province for political and social affairs, Alice Van-Dúnem, said on Wednesday in Luanda that the works of traditional midwives will contribute to the reduction of the maternal and infant death rate in the communities.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Angola: MPs and British Minister Discuss Cooperation
[ANGOP] Luanda - Angola and UK cooperation in various domains topped on Wednesday in Luanda the meeting between MPs of the National Assembly and British Minister of Energy and Climate Changes, Lord Jonathan Marland.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Moves Forward
[IRIN] Bangui - The Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) process relating to former rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) is back on track: More than 1,000 already disarmed fighters of the Popular Army for the Restoration of Democracy (APRD) led by Jean Jacques Démafouth began to be demobilized on 12-13 May.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:09

Africa: Migrants Living With Aids in South Africa
[Health-e] "Solidarity for Survival" is an exhibition that shows the difficult living conditions that African foreign nationals who have come to seek refuge in South Africa endure. It is currently showing at Constitution Hill, in Johannesburg. Many of the difficulties these migrants face include the lack of access to health care.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 13:03

Rwanda: Ailing Local Firm Seeks 400 Hectares of Land to Stay Afloat
[New Times] A local oil processing firm, Ikirezi Oil Processors, has asked the government to avail 400 hectares of land to enable it to grow rawmaterials for its business.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:54

Football Star Mafisango Dies in Motor Accident
[New Times] Rwandan football fraternity woke up to sad news this morning of the passing of Amavubi midfielder Patrick Mafisango.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:54

IFJ Calls for the Reopening of a Radio and the Release of a Detained Journalist
[IFJ] The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today condemned the suspension of radio "Liberté" and the arrest of 9 of its journalists in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:47

Angola: Argentinean President Expected Thursday in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Argentinean president, Cristina Elisabet Fernandez Kirchner, is expected Thursday in Luanda for a 48-hour official visit to Angola.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:13

East Africa: Fast Track Business Reforms, EAC Told
[New Times] Financial experts have advised the East African Community (EAC) to speed up business reforms in order to encourage domestic investment if the bloc is to realise its integration agenda.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:19

Rwanda: Gender Monitors Call for Capacity Building
[New Times] Gender monitoring officers in districts lack capacity to carry out their duties and have called for more training to enhance their skills.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:19

Rwanda: ITU Seeks Broadband Regulation for Easy Access
[New Times] Regulation of broadband services will enable the public to access affordable Internet services, according to the latest report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:19

Rwanda: Govt Backs EAC Budget Increase
[New Times] Increasing the East African Community's (EAC) budget for the financial year 2012-2013 was imperative, the Permanent Secretary in the EAC ministry, George William Kayonga, has said.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:18

Rwanda: The Essence of Compatibility
[New Times] In science, we were taught that unlike poles attract and like poles repel. In day to day life, that couldn't be further from the truth. It is believed that the more two people have in common, they more likely their relationship will blossom.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:18

Rwanda: Celebrating Four Years of Achievement With a Bang
[New Times] WHEN Alissa Ruxin, an American with masters in public health, first moved to Rwanda in 2006, she assumed that she would find work in the public health sector.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:18

Rwanda: Entrepreneurs Undergo Training Ahead of SME Trade Fair
[New Times] In a move aimed at empowering Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) with business management skills, Bidnetwork-an international organisation that links entrepreneurs with potential financiers-has embarked on training of entrepreneurs, as part of preparations for an SME exhibition due this Friday.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 09:18