Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Africa News Headlines for 17 June 2014

Sen. Kaine Speaks to Young African Leadership Initiative at UVa.
Source: The Newsplex

In Congo, third time's no charm
Source: The Hill

Ugandan selected for UN post despite reservations
Source: Legalbrief Today

Bach and UN leader discuss joint efforts in Africa
Source: Houston Chronicle

Log Cabin Republicans: ‘Deafening silence’ greets U.N. election of anti-gay Sam Kutesa
Source: Miami Herald

Luanda third in expat cost of living survey
Source: Relocate Magazine

Uganda told to appoint rep to Democratic Governance body
Source: New Vision

IFC and Government of Chad Introduce Leasing to Help Small-Scale Business Sector Expand
Source: Star Africa

Williams: Africans seek to cultivate leadership
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

EU Teaches West Africa how to Cheat, Plunder, Bully and Fish Unsustainably
Source: Breitbart News

Safeguarding Giraffe Populations From Extinction in East Africa
Source: National Geographic

Officials: Wildlife products may finance terrorism
Source: NBC29/AP

Taking China-Africa ties to the next level
Source: The Observer

Israeli government in Africa tour to diversify business interests
Source: Business Day

Morocco, UK Can Contribute to Development of Africa: Lord Mayor of London
Source Morocco World News

UN: 30 million African kids missing primary school
Source: NBC29/AP

Genetically Modified Food Set to Aid Hunger in Africa
Source: Liberty Voice

Young African Leaders Initiative: Washington Fellows Arrive at U.S. Host Institutions
Source: U.S. Department of State

US Stepping Up Presence In Sub-Saharan Africa Energy Boom
Source: AFK Insider

Nigerian multi-crop processor comes top 10 in Innovation Prize for Africa
Source: Business Day

African Countries Dominate Destinations for Future Global Investment
Source: Atlanta Black Star

Africa’s New Consumers Choose Quality Over Quantity
Source: Wall Street Journal

Kaine addresses members of Young African Leaders Initiative hosted at UVa
Source: The Daily Progress