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UN orders more peacekeepers to Congo published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:41:16 +0000

The United Nations ordered the deployment of an additional 3,000 international peacekeepers to Congo to protect the lives of more than a quarter of a million displaced civilians

S Africa to withhold Zimbabwe aid published on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:44:23 +0000

South Africa said it would withhold aid for Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place, in what appeared to be the first punitive measure by a regional country to enforce a power-sharing agreement

Africa: Time for Action On Violence Against Women published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:10:13 GMT

Continued violence against women is one of the focuses of a continental meeting reviewing progress made towards achieving gender equality in Africa.

Africa: Juggling Emergency Aid and Long-Term Development published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:34:50 GMT

As the global recession bites, analysts are asking if emergencies such as natural disasters will continue to receive funding (on 19 November, a record appeal for US$7 billion was launched for crises) while development aid, which could save many more lives long-term, such as agricultural investment in Africa, is left to languish.

Africa: World Crises 'Must Not Detract From Poverty Eradication' published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:31:14 GMT

Initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty in Africa must continue, despite global financial, food, energy and environmental crises, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Asha-Rose Migiro, said on 20 November.

Nigeria: Govt Foils Attack on Chevron Oil Facility published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:26:20 GMT

Security Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger-Delta said yesterday that its troops successfully foiled an attack launched by militants on the United States of America (USA) oil multi-national, Chevron, at Escravos, Warri South-west Local Government Area of Delta State.

Nigeria: Oil, Major Developmental Constraint - World Bank published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:03:24 GMT

The Nigerian economy has not been very competitive in the global scene despite its huge natural resources, an economist from the World Bank has said.

Nigeria: Uganda Seeks Country's Assistance On Oil Exploration published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:51:28 GMT

Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni yesterday sought Nigeria's assistance on the exploration of the crude oil recently discovered in his country.

Somali Islamists 'hunt pirates' published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:44:16 GMT

Somali Islamist rebels search for pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker, saying seizing a Muslim-owned ship is a crime.

Cholera outbreak strikes Zimbabwe published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:18:25 GMT

The death toll from a cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe nears 300 as the water and sanitation situation "worsens", the UN says.

'I was scared' published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:34:46 +0200

Western Cape police commissioner Mzwandile Petros ordered a cover-up in Tony Yengeni's drunk driving arrest, says a senior officer.

Home affairs senior managers 'incompetent' published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:03:32 +0200

Home Affairs employees are to be put under the microscope.

Home affairs senior managers 'incompetent' published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:03:32 +0200

Home Affairs employees are to be put under the microscope.

Make your rand work for you published on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:22:21 +0200

It is our mandate to not only improve the plight of the poor but to make this land a better place for all, says Finance, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Garth Strachan.

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