Africa: Security Council Must Act If Arrest Warrant is Issued for Leader - Prosecutor
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today called for concerted action by the Security Council to enforce any arrest warrant against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for allegedly committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide in Darfur if the judges issue one.
Africa: Avoiding Another Food Price Bubble
In another 12 years, 16 million more children could be malnourished at a time when even fewer people will be able to afford staple cereals like maize, rice and wheat, which would cost between 13 percent and 27 percent more. This is the bleak scenario of a world in recessionary mode, with declining investment in food production, painted by a food policy think-tank.
Africa: European Bank Finances Destruction, Says Activist
The European Union is financing ecologically and socially destructive projects in Africa, a Brussels conference has been told.
Africa: Museveni Dodges Issues
UGANDAN President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was the perfect choice to dodge the recurring questions about the unattended challenges that befuddle Africa and its 967 million people.
Africa: Ghanaian Crowned M-Net Face of Africa Queen
The M-Net Face of Africa finale held over the weekend at SuperBowl in Sun City crowned 23-year-old Ghanaian, Kate Tachie Menson, as the 2008 queen.
Africa: Commonwealth Helps Mauritius And Seychelles in Groundbreaking Submission to UN
Access to additional areas of seabed and resources will help future generations of both countries
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Global Challenges
Africa: Abedi Supports Hayatou Presidency
Former Ghana captain, Abedi Ayew "Pele" has thrown his support behind Issa Hayatou's quest to run for president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf).
Africa: Ghanaian Wins 2008 Face of Africa
The M-Net Face of Africa 2008 finale, held on Saturday, November 29 at the SuperBowl in Sun City, South Africa came to a conclusion as 23-year-old Ghanaian, Kate Menson walked away with the sought-after title for 2008.
Africa: World Economy 'Weakest Since 30s'
The United Nations says the world economy faces its worst downturn since the Great Depression.
Africa: Crying Out for Peace, Calling for War to End
Calling for an end to war that will stop the misery of thousands of people around the world - that is what singer-songwriter Dan Bowskill is doing through his song, Crying Out, from his debut album More than Music.
Africa: New Program Aims to Train Scientists in U.S.
A new joint initiative by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the US-based Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will train African sientists in the US in a bid to help promising research reach the commercial market place and strengthen the foundations of science and business development in Africa.
Africa: Report Condemns Anti-Union Repressions
The anti-union repressions in Africa have affected thousands of men and women who were calling for decent work and a future for their children.
Africa: Ending Aids?
"The [WHO] findings suggest that HIV transmission could be virtually eliminated by 2020 in countries with high levels of HIV prevalence, such as South Africa, if it were possible to persuade everyone in the community to test for HIV infection once a year and then provide antiretroviral therapy to all who test HIV-positive.
Africa: Breaking the Cycle of HIV Transmission
According to the United Nations Children's Fund, early diagnosis and treatment greatly increase survival rates for HIV-positive newborns. but fewer than one in ten infants born to HIV-positive mothers in 2007 was tested for HIV within two months of birth.
Africa: Passionate About Principled Trade
Just like humanitarian relief, fair trade is a field that attracts passionate individuals with complex world views. Most are not in it for the money. But it is also rife with controversy, as personalities driven by conviction often clash over principles and practice. No two fair traders are alike, which probably explains many of their arguments.
Africa: Winning the Fight Against Aids?
The global fight against Aids is not a losing battle ? at least not entirely. On the positive side, more money is being ploughed into combating the disease: last year, global investment into HIV/Aids programmes was six times the amount in 2001.
Africa: Continent-Wide UN Action Plan Seeks to Save the Gorilla
Low-volume wood-burning stoves to protect forest habitat, alternative livelihoods to replace bush meat hunting with beekeeping and the promotion of ecotourism are among steps planned under the United Nations Year of the Gorilla 2009, launched today, to save of one of humankind's closest but critically endangered relatives.
Africa: IGAD Set to Become Free Trade Area in 2009 - Chief
The seven-member regional Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) is set to become a free trade area.
Africa: New Report Advocates Early HIV Testing
A new report from four UN agencies entitled 'Children and AIDS: Third Stocktaking Report, 2008' is advocating for increased HIV testing for newborns as young as six-weeks-old. It was coordinated to be released on 1 December ? World AIDS Day.
Africa: Archbishop, Auxiliary Named for DR Congo And Nigeria
Pope Benedict has appointed Bishop Marcel Utembi Tapa of Mahagi-Nioka, in DR Congo, as archbishop of Kisangani.
Africa: Churches Urge More Efforts in War Against HIV/Aids
Churches in Africa have called for more efforts to fight the HIV/Aids pandemic in a continent that is the world's worst-hit region.
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Global Challenges
Africa: 'Food Crisis a Blessing to Continent'
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has reiterated that he is happy with the current food crisis, saying it is a good opportunity for Africa.
Africa: New HIV Incidence Analyses Helps Sharpen Prevention Efforts
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the first observance of World AIDS Day, a new report by UNAIDS calls on countries to realign HIV prevention programmes through understanding how the most recent HIV infections were transmitted, and understanding the reasons why they occurred.
Africa: Commonwealth Statement on World Aids Day 2008
The 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day merits the strong reiteration that HIV and AIDS constitute one of the greatest threats to the health of our planet - but that the threat is being, and can be, met. The nations and peoples of the world want it. The families and friends of the 7,400 people newly infected every day count on it. And UNAIDS has told us again how to do it, in its choice of this year's theme. We are called to 'Lead - Empower - Deliver'.
Africa: Early HIV Testing and Treatment Can Save Newborns
Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the prospects for survival of newborn babies exposed to HIV, according to a report released today by four United Nations agencies.
Africa: Laws to Protect Native Knowledge 'Are Failing'
Global moves to improve the rights of indigenous communities over their local knowledge have largely failed, say experts.
Africa: Gambia Skipper Eyes Wafu Cup
The Gambia Under-20 team captain, Pierre Gomez, has told his team-mates to do all they can to excel in the maiden WAFU Cup competition to make up for their shock exit in the qualifiers for the 2009 African Youth Championships finals in Rwanda.
Africa: African Nations Cup Draw Set for November 2009
The draw for the African Cup of Nations in football (CAN/2010), which will take place in Angola, is set for November 2009, a ceremony that will count on the participation world football figures, an official source has announced.
