Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg Donates $25 Million to Fight Ebola Outbreak
Source: The Wrap
"Africa Week" kicks off with top UN officials calling for integrated, peaceful continent
Source: Shanghai Daily
Ebola threatens chocolate
Source: Politico
Uganda to honour Ebola, Marburg medics
Source: New Vision
Frequently unanswered questions about Ebola
Source: Houston Chronicle
The rise of the "baksheesh state" in Ethiopia
Source: Somalilandpress
Uganda to Take Mineral Ownership from Landowners
Source: Voice of America
New film inspires with story about Zambian soccer
Source: Daily Trojan
Oscar Pistorius trial: Athlete would be 'vulnerable in jail'
Source: BBC News
10,000 new Ebola cases per week could be seen, WHO warns
Source: WABC-TV
Appraising Gains Of US-Africa Leaders’ Summit
Source: The Nigerian Observer
Tanzania to grant citizenship to 200,000 Burundi refugees
Source: eNCA
Church leaders arrested over noise pollution in Rwanda
Source: StarAfrica
Most hectares of organic land in Africa found in Uganda
Source: Fresh Plaza
Kenyan Ali Mazrui Remembered as Great Pan-Africanist
Source: Voice of America
Process to eject Mbabazi from secretary general job starts
Source: New Vision
Prepare for a stronger Africa at UN climate talks, says Congo envoy
Source: RTCC
Somaliland: Our Country is Open for Business” President Silanyo
Source: Somaliland Sun
ISU is playing an inspiring role in impoverished areas of Uganda
Source: The Des Moines Register
Maroc Telecom CEO granted audience with Ali Bongo ahead of Gabon Telecom 4G launch
Source: TeleGeography
Seven ways you know you're an African, according to Jacob Zuma
Source: Mail & Guardian
Cameroon joint venture expands Woodside international exploration
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Uganda, Rwanda to promote East Africa as single Tourism destination
Source: New Vision
South African judge who fought against apartheid defends 'activist judges'
Source: Columbia Missourian
Porn decision on hold
Source: IT Web
Porn plot thickens after Icasa slip-up
Source: IOL/Cape Times
Africa Week underway at UN HQ
Source: defenceWeb
Controversy dogs Tanzania's draft constitution
Source: World Bulletin
Mbabazi tells youth that ambition is not bad
Source: NTV Uganda
Africa News Headlines - Special Ebola Edition - 13 October 2014
Source: Sub-Saharan Monitor
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Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 1 July 2014
Oscar Pistorius ruled sane, as South Africa again transfixed by murder trial (+video)
Source: Christian Science Monitor
John Oliver Breaks Down the U.S. Influence on Uganda's Anti-Gay Laws
Source: The Wire
Priest Pioneers Peace Process Amid CAR’s Chaos
Source: Eurasia Review
Detained journalist to appear in #Swazi court
Source: MWC News
Is the United States Cutting Aid to Uganda Going to Help?
Source: Care2
Industrialise, Africa's Least Developed Countries urged
Source: IPP Media
Texas teen hunts game in Africa, petition asks Facebook to take down her pictures
Source: KVUE-TV
UN blacklists Ugandan group for using child soldiers
Source; Aljazeera America
Tropical countries' growing wealth may aid conservation
Source: Phys.org
Marzouki Visits Sahel Seeking Investment Opportunities
Source: Tunisia Live
Top Turkish real estate company to invest in Uganda
Source: New Vision
Kenya wants Modi visit
Source: Business Standard
Uganda TV station banned after showing president asleep in parliament
Source: Citi 97.3 FM
Global viewpoint: African cement sector
Source: World Cement
John Oliver goes after Uganda’s anti-gay law (Video)
Source: Washington Post
Obama's Secret Neo-Con Agenda
Source: Forbes
To Save Nigeria's Girls From Boko Haram, We'll Need to Help the Boys Too
Source: Take Part
Soccer: African Islamism and the “Beautiful Game”
Source: Africa in Transition
‘Oil to cash’ module can reduce corruption
Source: GhanaWeb
Kenyans can now register business via phones
Source: Capital FM
Kabila May Change Congo’s Constitution To Hang Onto Power
Source: AFK Insider
For Rangers on the Front Lines of Anti-Poaching Wars, Daily Trauma
Source: National Geographic
Source: Christian Science Monitor
John Oliver Breaks Down the U.S. Influence on Uganda's Anti-Gay Laws
Source: The Wire
Priest Pioneers Peace Process Amid CAR’s Chaos
Source: Eurasia Review
Detained journalist to appear in #Swazi court
Source: MWC News
Is the United States Cutting Aid to Uganda Going to Help?
Source: Care2
Industrialise, Africa's Least Developed Countries urged
Source: IPP Media
Texas teen hunts game in Africa, petition asks Facebook to take down her pictures
Source: KVUE-TV
UN blacklists Ugandan group for using child soldiers
Source; Aljazeera America
Tropical countries' growing wealth may aid conservation
Source: Phys.org
Marzouki Visits Sahel Seeking Investment Opportunities
Source: Tunisia Live
Top Turkish real estate company to invest in Uganda
Source: New Vision
Kenya wants Modi visit
Source: Business Standard
Uganda TV station banned after showing president asleep in parliament
Source: Citi 97.3 FM
Global viewpoint: African cement sector
Source: World Cement
John Oliver goes after Uganda’s anti-gay law (Video)
Source: Washington Post
Obama's Secret Neo-Con Agenda
Source: Forbes
To Save Nigeria's Girls From Boko Haram, We'll Need to Help the Boys Too
Source: Take Part
Soccer: African Islamism and the “Beautiful Game”
Source: Africa in Transition
‘Oil to cash’ module can reduce corruption
Source: GhanaWeb
Kenyans can now register business via phones
Source: Capital FM
Kabila May Change Congo’s Constitution To Hang Onto Power
Source: AFK Insider
For Rangers on the Front Lines of Anti-Poaching Wars, Daily Trauma
Source: National Geographic
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 25 June 2014
African heartbreak as Ivory Coast out of World Cup
Source: Economic Times/AP
Over 400 Tanzanians in foreign jails over drugs
Source: IPP Media
Uganda Lashes Out at U.S. Sanctions; Will Hurt 'Most Vulnerable'
Source: The Advocate
What does Wikipedia need to do in Africa?
Source: htxt.africa
Serenus Biotherapeutics sees large potential market in Africa
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Growing CIA and Pentagon Involvement in Africa
Source: Global Research
Germany announces new approach to Africa development cooperation
Source: EurActiv
Ebola epidemic in West Africa 'out of control'
Source: CNN
Anti-Gay UN Assembly President: An Unnecessary Obstacle
Source: Huffington Post
Africa's ecosystems imperilled by mining frenzy
Source: The Ecologist
Green Bay boy takes love of baseball to Africa
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
War on polio: A call to African mothers
Source: Aljazeera
Pernod to Bottle Indian Whisky Brands in Africa
Source: The Spirits Business
International arbitration Africa style
Source: The Global Legal Post
Japan firms losing to rivals in Africa
Source: Japan Times
Canada to open Africa trade office in Joburg
Source: SouthAfrica.info
Organic farm in Benin, an example for Africa
Source: News24
Who is Sam Kahamba Kutesa?
Source: New Vision
Out of Africa And Into Asia – Chocolate Makers Eye Asian Demand
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Thank Africa’s lousy internet for Facebook’s improved Android app
Source: Quartz
Jill Biden to travel to Africa
Source: Miami Herald/McClatchy
Illegal Trade, Poaching Help Fund Terror Activities in Africa: Report
Source: NDTV
The 12 Hottest Startups In Africa
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Nigeria: African Country At An Economic Turning Point
Source: NASDAQ
Source: Economic Times/AP
Over 400 Tanzanians in foreign jails over drugs
Source: IPP Media
Uganda Lashes Out at U.S. Sanctions; Will Hurt 'Most Vulnerable'
Source: The Advocate
What does Wikipedia need to do in Africa?
Source: htxt.africa
Serenus Biotherapeutics sees large potential market in Africa
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Growing CIA and Pentagon Involvement in Africa
Source: Global Research
Germany announces new approach to Africa development cooperation
Source: EurActiv
Ebola epidemic in West Africa 'out of control'
Source: CNN
Anti-Gay UN Assembly President: An Unnecessary Obstacle
Source: Huffington Post
Africa's ecosystems imperilled by mining frenzy
Source: The Ecologist
Green Bay boy takes love of baseball to Africa
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette
War on polio: A call to African mothers
Source: Aljazeera
Pernod to Bottle Indian Whisky Brands in Africa
Source: The Spirits Business
International arbitration Africa style
Source: The Global Legal Post
Japan firms losing to rivals in Africa
Source: Japan Times
Canada to open Africa trade office in Joburg
Source: SouthAfrica.info
Organic farm in Benin, an example for Africa
Source: News24
Who is Sam Kahamba Kutesa?
Source: New Vision
Out of Africa And Into Asia – Chocolate Makers Eye Asian Demand
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Thank Africa’s lousy internet for Facebook’s improved Android app
Source: Quartz
Jill Biden to travel to Africa
Source: Miami Herald/McClatchy
Illegal Trade, Poaching Help Fund Terror Activities in Africa: Report
Source: NDTV
The 12 Hottest Startups In Africa
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Nigeria: African Country At An Economic Turning Point
Source: NASDAQ
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Monday, June 23, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 23 June 2014
TV Networks in Africa Squabble Over World Cup Broadcast Rights
Source: Global Voices
Big Brother Africa Auditions Announced
Source: iAfrica.com
Morocco Highlights Role of South-South Cooperation in Promoting Stability, Progress in Africa
Source: The North Africa Post
ECOWAS ministers discuss combating terrorism in West Africa
Source: The Africa Report
The Hot New Africa Investment Trend: Pension Funds
Source: Institutional Investor
Etisalat’s Flous now available to subscribers in Gabon
Source: Emirates 24/7
Importance of Africa to UAE re-export market grows
Source: Construction Week Online
Interview: National interests delay formation of Africa Standby Force
Source: Shanghai Daily
Twenty-five young African leaders attend Washington Fellowship on campus
Source: The Daily Texan
Sub-Saharan Africa Is a Priority For Morocco: Scholar
Source: Morocco World News
She Leads Africa launches $10k pitch competition for West Africa’s female entrepreneurs
Source: Human IPO
Tulsa Mom Running To OKC To Bring Clean Water To Africa Villages
Source: Newson6.com
A Trip to Africa Helped Facebook Improve Its Android App
Source: Mashable
Africa’s Farms of the Future
Source: EurActiv
China’s changing relationship with Africa
Source: FinanceAsia
Africa debate: Is Nigeria ready to lead the continent?
Source: BBC News
History looms large as African states play in global markets
Source: Business Day
Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Gabon Attends Women's Activities
Source: Women of China
Mbabazi given NRM ultimatum
Source: The Observer
Chinese petroleum firm opens training center in Gabon
Source: Xinhua
Lawyers blame Kenya’s insecurity to laziness
Source: Standard Digital
Kenya massacres expose ethnic divisions
Source: Financial Times
Source: Global Voices
Big Brother Africa Auditions Announced
Source: iAfrica.com
Morocco Highlights Role of South-South Cooperation in Promoting Stability, Progress in Africa
Source: The North Africa Post
ECOWAS ministers discuss combating terrorism in West Africa
Source: The Africa Report
The Hot New Africa Investment Trend: Pension Funds
Source: Institutional Investor
Etisalat’s Flous now available to subscribers in Gabon
Source: Emirates 24/7
Importance of Africa to UAE re-export market grows
Source: Construction Week Online
Interview: National interests delay formation of Africa Standby Force
Source: Shanghai Daily
Twenty-five young African leaders attend Washington Fellowship on campus
Source: The Daily Texan
Sub-Saharan Africa Is a Priority For Morocco: Scholar
Source: Morocco World News
She Leads Africa launches $10k pitch competition for West Africa’s female entrepreneurs
Source: Human IPO
Tulsa Mom Running To OKC To Bring Clean Water To Africa Villages
Source: Newson6.com
A Trip to Africa Helped Facebook Improve Its Android App
Source: Mashable
Africa’s Farms of the Future
Source: EurActiv
China’s changing relationship with Africa
Source: FinanceAsia
Africa debate: Is Nigeria ready to lead the continent?
Source: BBC News
History looms large as African states play in global markets
Source: Business Day
Wife of Chinese Ambassador to Gabon Attends Women's Activities
Source: Women of China
Mbabazi given NRM ultimatum
Source: The Observer
Chinese petroleum firm opens training center in Gabon
Source: Xinhua
Lawyers blame Kenya’s insecurity to laziness
Source: Standard Digital
Kenya massacres expose ethnic divisions
Source: Financial Times
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 19 June 2014
Nigeria’s Bid to Cut Oil Smuggling
Source: Wall Street Journal
India overtakes US as Nigeria's biggest oil importer
Source: BBC News
President Uhuru Kenyatta tells EU to buy more African goods
Source: Standard Digital
Kenya Travel Warning
Source: U.S. Department of State
Is Africa's meteoric rise to riches sustainable?
Source: Christian Science Monitor
US imposes sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay law
Source: BBC News
“The Chibok Girls—Nigeria’s Side of the Story”
Source: Africa in Transition
Uganda Reserves $8 Billion in Rail Plans for Chinese Bidders
Source: Bloomberg
Poaching elephants: Africa's wars take toll on wildlife
Source: Chicago Tribune
Using outsourcing to help alleviate poverty in Africa and South Asia
Source: The Guardian
Huge demand for ivory threatens to wipe out Africa's elephants
Source: Detroit Free Press
Why illegal fishing off Africa's coast must be stopped
Source: The Guardian
Media Advisory: ‘A Glimpse of Africa: Five Cultures from the Continent’
Source: Wake Forest University
Why Crowdfunding Can Fuel Economic Development in Africa
Source: Crowdsourcing.org
Investors who overlook Africa risk losses
Source: Moneyweb
In Africa Counterterror Pivot, a Focus on ISR
Source: DefenseNews
State bureaucracy slows down Africa’s growth, says report
Source: Standard Digital
Rebranding Africa isn’t just about image
Source: Zambia Daily Mail
Singapore Billionaire Bets Big on Energy in Africa, Asia
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Africa's Sahel region 'threatened by Islamist violence'
Source: BBC News
Africa’s first online learning platform wins innovation award
Source: Cape Business News
Africa facing terrorism “storm”—Senegalese president
Source: Asharq al-Awsat
UN investigator says thousands flee Eritrea every month
Source: EIN Newsdesk
East Africa's elegant antelope on the verge of bowing out
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Ghana ranked 4th top investment destination in Africa – Report
Source: GhanaWeb
Chinese envoy calls for coherent, effective int'l support for Sahel in tackling security threats
Source: Xinhua
Nigeria’s move to muzzle media invites wrath
Source: Oman Tribune
Facebook Improves Its App By Testing It In Africa
Source: Ubergizmo
Source: Wall Street Journal
India overtakes US as Nigeria's biggest oil importer
Source: BBC News
President Uhuru Kenyatta tells EU to buy more African goods
Source: Standard Digital
Kenya Travel Warning
Source: U.S. Department of State
Is Africa's meteoric rise to riches sustainable?
Source: Christian Science Monitor
US imposes sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay law
Source: BBC News
“The Chibok Girls—Nigeria’s Side of the Story”
Source: Africa in Transition
Uganda Reserves $8 Billion in Rail Plans for Chinese Bidders
Source: Bloomberg
Poaching elephants: Africa's wars take toll on wildlife
Source: Chicago Tribune
Using outsourcing to help alleviate poverty in Africa and South Asia
Source: The Guardian
Huge demand for ivory threatens to wipe out Africa's elephants
Source: Detroit Free Press
Why illegal fishing off Africa's coast must be stopped
Source: The Guardian
Media Advisory: ‘A Glimpse of Africa: Five Cultures from the Continent’
Source: Wake Forest University
Why Crowdfunding Can Fuel Economic Development in Africa
Source: Crowdsourcing.org
Investors who overlook Africa risk losses
Source: Moneyweb
In Africa Counterterror Pivot, a Focus on ISR
Source: DefenseNews
State bureaucracy slows down Africa’s growth, says report
Source: Standard Digital
Rebranding Africa isn’t just about image
Source: Zambia Daily Mail
Singapore Billionaire Bets Big on Energy in Africa, Asia
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Africa's Sahel region 'threatened by Islamist violence'
Source: BBC News
Africa’s first online learning platform wins innovation award
Source: Cape Business News
Africa facing terrorism “storm”—Senegalese president
Source: Asharq al-Awsat
UN investigator says thousands flee Eritrea every month
Source: EIN Newsdesk
East Africa's elegant antelope on the verge of bowing out
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Ghana ranked 4th top investment destination in Africa – Report
Source: GhanaWeb
Chinese envoy calls for coherent, effective int'l support for Sahel in tackling security threats
Source: Xinhua
Nigeria’s move to muzzle media invites wrath
Source: Oman Tribune
Facebook Improves Its App By Testing It In Africa
Source: Ubergizmo
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Sunday, April 27, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 27 April 2014
Desmond Tutu: I'm glad Nelson Mandela is dead
Source: The New Zealand Herald
Ernest Bai Koroma led Govt. receives $25M grant from World Bank
Source: Sierra Express Media
Arusha prepares for presidents
Source: East African Business Week
Zimbabwe opposition in disarray
Source: Financial Times
South Africa celebrates 20 years since apartheid
Source: Oman Daily Observer
Election violence flares in South Africa's platinum mining belt
Source: Buenos Aires Herald
Delivering for the born-free generation
Source: Financial Times
Scottish charity donates to Tanzania floating hospital
Source: East African Business Week
Survivors of Ebola face second 'disease': stigma
Source: Hutchinson News
Manhunt! Kenya Poaching Patrol Seeks Killers of Six Elephants
Source: TakePart
Tanzania marks 50th anniversary of Union Day
Source: ENCA
Indian exports to W Africa post 22% growth
Source: Gulf Times
Young African Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success
Source: Atlanta Black Star
Economists Fear Impact Of China’s Slow Growth For Africa
Source: Investing.com
East Africa To Access Facebook On Tigo Free Of Charge
Source: SpyGhana
John XXIII, John Paul II, and the Quest for Peace in Africa
Source: The Catholic World Report
Somalia-bound airlines complain of undercutting by rivals
Source: Mareeg Media
Source: The New Zealand Herald
Ernest Bai Koroma led Govt. receives $25M grant from World Bank
Source: Sierra Express Media
Arusha prepares for presidents
Source: East African Business Week
Zimbabwe opposition in disarray
Source: Financial Times
South Africa celebrates 20 years since apartheid
Source: Oman Daily Observer
Election violence flares in South Africa's platinum mining belt
Source: Buenos Aires Herald
Delivering for the born-free generation
Source: Financial Times
Scottish charity donates to Tanzania floating hospital
Source: East African Business Week
Survivors of Ebola face second 'disease': stigma
Source: Hutchinson News
Manhunt! Kenya Poaching Patrol Seeks Killers of Six Elephants
Source: TakePart
Tanzania marks 50th anniversary of Union Day
Source: ENCA
Indian exports to W Africa post 22% growth
Source: Gulf Times
Young African Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success
Source: Atlanta Black Star
Economists Fear Impact Of China’s Slow Growth For Africa
Source: Investing.com
East Africa To Access Facebook On Tigo Free Of Charge
Source: SpyGhana
John XXIII, John Paul II, and the Quest for Peace in Africa
Source: The Catholic World Report
Somalia-bound airlines complain of undercutting by rivals
Source: Mareeg Media
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 9 April 2014
Is Facebook planning to use drones to connect Africa?
Source: How We Made It in Africa
Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Appoints Audit Board
Source: Ventures Africa
Murray & Roberts Signs Africa Water Deal With Singapore’s Hyflux
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
Africa’s Growth Set to Reach 5.2 percent in 2014 With Strong Investment Growth and Household Spending
Source: World Bank
Mapping startup ecosystems across Africa: How to facilitate entrepreneurial success
Source: VC4Africa
Back to Africa? For some African-Americans, the answer is yes
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Sub-Saharan Africa GDP seen rising to 5.2 pct in 2014
Source: Reuters
Guinea, Liberia investigate more Ebola cases
Source: University of Minnesota CIDRAP
Warburg Pincus Wagers on Mideast, Africa After Dubai Investment
Source: Bloomberg
20 Important African Startups to Watch
Source: Mashable
Africa Internet Holding launches Lendico marketplace in South Africa
Source: HumanIPO
Nigerian startups boosted by revised GDP stats
Source: ITWebAfrica
South African, Kenyan leaders show support for Turkish schools
Source: Today's Zaman
Tracking South Africa’s Democracy in Real Time
Source: Africa in Transition
Source: How We Made It in Africa
Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Appoints Audit Board
Source: Ventures Africa
Murray & Roberts Signs Africa Water Deal With Singapore’s Hyflux
Source: BloombergBusinessweek
Africa’s Growth Set to Reach 5.2 percent in 2014 With Strong Investment Growth and Household Spending
Source: World Bank
Mapping startup ecosystems across Africa: How to facilitate entrepreneurial success
Source: VC4Africa
Back to Africa? For some African-Americans, the answer is yes
Source: Christian Science Monitor
Sub-Saharan Africa GDP seen rising to 5.2 pct in 2014
Source: Reuters
Guinea, Liberia investigate more Ebola cases
Source: University of Minnesota CIDRAP
Warburg Pincus Wagers on Mideast, Africa After Dubai Investment
Source: Bloomberg
20 Important African Startups to Watch
Source: Mashable
Africa Internet Holding launches Lendico marketplace in South Africa
Source: HumanIPO
Nigerian startups boosted by revised GDP stats
Source: ITWebAfrica
South African, Kenyan leaders show support for Turkish schools
Source: Today's Zaman
Tracking South Africa’s Democracy in Real Time
Source: Africa in Transition
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