Kenya: Chinese Archeologists Seek Clues of Ancient Kingdom
A ninth century kingdom in Malindi is at the heart of a major archaeological excavation that has interested the Chinese, who are trying to establish when their forefathers started interacting with the East African coast.
Sudan: Peacekeepers' Pilot Missing in Darfur
The United Nations today expressed its deep concern over a helicopter pilot who has been missing for two days in the south of Sudan's war-torn Darfur region.
Madagascar: Political Crisis Places Biodiversity at Risk
Vast portions of Madagascar's unique biodiversity could be lost - possibly forever, and at incalculable cost to ordinary Malagasy and the world - by the continued suspension of environmental funding in response to an ongoing political crisis, says a new report by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the main environmental donor.
Africa: Amisom Capture Key Mogadishu Positions
JULY was a fruitful month militarily for peacekeepers and Somali government forces, a spokesman said.
Somalia: 21 People Killed in Fresh Mogadishu Fighting
At least 21 people have been killed and 45 others injured in gun battle and mortars exchanged by Somali government troops backed by AMISOM and Al-Shabaab extremist militias since Tuesday, Radio Garowe reports.
Somalia: Somaliland President Names New Cabinet Ministers
The new elected president of Somalia's breakaway republic of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud (Silanyo) named on Wednesday new Cabinet ministers for his government, Radio Garowe reports
Kenya: Let the People Decide - Congressional Black Caucus
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus released the following statement today on the upcoming Kenyan constitutional referendumAugust 4, 2010 will be an historic day for the people of Kenya. Citizens across the country will vote on a new Constitution, paving the way for a more democratic and stable country. Kenyans have worked tirelessly in a peaceful and transparent process of drafting a new Constitution. According to the Constitution of Kenya Review Act of 2008, the process “accommodates the diversity of the people of Kenya, including socio economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, religious faith, age, occupation, learning, persons with disabilities and disadvantaged.” The Act also established a Committee of Experts and a Parliamentary Select Committee.
Somalia: 17 Civilians Killed in Mogadishu Clashes
At least 17 civilians were killed in clashes between Islamist insurgents and Somali government troops in Mogadishu. Somalia's embattled government welcomes the African Union's decision to send more troops to Mogadishu
Kenya: Kibaki and his Predecessor in Firestorm over Constitution
Relations between President Kibaki and his predecessor, Mr Daniel Arap Moi, on Wednesday degenerated into an old-fashioned, political punch-up.
Africa: Uganda Still Leads in Alcohol Consumption
Uganda has maintained the lead in consumption of harmful alcohol in Africa, experts have revealed. Dr Nazarius Mbona, a senior lecturer at Makerere University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, said Uganda's per capita consumption of alcohol is 19 litres per year compared to an average four litres in other African countries.
Uganda: Company Finds More Oil
Tullow Oil's Ngiri-2 appraisal well in the Butiaba Block 1 has encountered more than 40 meters of net oil bearing reservoir, the thickest oil pay so far encountered in the Butiaba area.
Sudan: Peace Deal Signed Between SLA-FREES and JRM
Yesterday, in El Geneina, West Darfur, UNAMID observed the signing of a peace agreement between representatives of Sudan Liberation Army-FREES (SLA-FREES) and the Justice and Reform Movement (JRM), splinter groups of SLA-Abdul Wahid and the Justice and Equality Movement respectively.
Somalia: Ending Conflict Should Be Top Priority for Somaliland President - Analysts
Negotiating a swift end to a conflict in the east that has displaced thousands of civilians in recent weeks should be a top priority for Somaliland's new president if a much larger crisis is to be averted, say analysts.
Madagascar: Going the Way of the Dodo?
Vast portions of Madagascar's unique biodiversity could be lost - possibly forever, and at incalculable cost to ordinary Malagasy and the world - by the continued suspension of environmental funding in response to an ongoing political crisis, says a new report by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the main environmental donor.
Eritrea: Training Courses Offered to Prisoners
A total of 45 prisoners of law at Hazhaz Rehabilitation and Correctional Center received academic and vocational training courses.
Tanzania: Asia's Richest Person Bids For BP Tanzania
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, who is Asia's richest man, has joined the race to buy the assets of the British Petroleum (BP) Company in Tanzania and three other African countries.
Uganda: U.S.$38 Million Awarded for TB And HIV/Aids Fight
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation has been awarded $38 million by USAID to be spent over the next five years to provide integrated tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS services in the south west region of Uganda.
Somalia: Hijacked Maltese Flagged Merchant Vessel Released
Early this morning, 29 July, the Maltese flagged merchant vessel MV FRIGIA was released.
Africa: Wise Move on Somalia
The decision by African Union leaders to adopt an earlier request by the Inter-Governmental Authority of Development to send 2,000 more troops to Somali, is a better option than war.
Kenya: More Decorum From Our Leaders Desirable
These sudden exchanges between the President and his predecessor are unseemly and rather embarrassing.
Kenya: Youth Changing the Workplace
They are tech-savvy, ambitious and easily bored and they are presenting new challenges to managers in many companies.
Kenya: Source of Illicit Brew Unearthed
Administration officials in Kibera on Wednesday evening discovered the probable source of the brew that has killed at least 23 people in the slum.
Sudan: Launch of Human Rights Sub-Forum, Library in El Fasher, North Darfur
A UNAMID-backed library containing over 500 legal references was today inaugurated at the State Prosecutor's Office in El Fasher, North Darfur. Attending the ceremony were state representatives and members of the humanitarian community.
Uganda: More Oil Discovered
Tullow Oil has made a further oil discovery in Uganda after the Ngiri-2 appraisal well came up trumps with the thickest oil pay found so far in the Butiaba area.
Kenya: Sprinters Target Rare Medals After Great Day Out
Gold medals are rare commodities for Kenyan sprinters on the international track.
Kenya: Kiprop Wins Country's First Gold at Africa Meet
Litttle-known Wilson Kiprop, stunned favourites Mathew Kisorio and Moses Kipsiro of Uganda to clinch 10,000 gold as the Senior Africa Athletics Championship started on Wednesday at the Nyayo National Stadium here in Nairobi.
Kenya: World Champ Cheruiyot on Golden Course
World 5,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot wound up her training on Wednesday with an assurance that she will claim one of the medals missing from her glittering collection, as the 17th Safaricom Senior Africa Athletics Championship enters its second day at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Eritrea: Wina Technical School Striving to Nurture Skilled Manpower
Wina Technical School in Nacfa town is exerting vigorous endeavors to upgrade the existing workshops both in terms of quality and intensity so as to build the nation's human resource capacity.
Eritrea: Visiting Youths Residing Abroad Laud Development Achievements
Visiting Eritrean nationals residing abroad highly appraised the spectacular historical and archeological sites in the country, as well as the impressive development programs being implemented through the coordinated endeavors of the people, the Government and EDF members.
Eritrea: Construction of Micro-Dam Within Aligidir Agricultural Project to Enable Farmers Harvest Twice a Year
The construction of a micro-dam within Aligidir Agricultural Project is making significant role in enabling the farming community to harvest twice a year, and thereby improve their socio-economic wellbeing, stated Mr. Hadish Futsum, head of the project in Biddho Construction Company.