New World University Announces Partnership with 'Sub-Saharan Monitor'

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New World University Announces Partnership with 'Sub-Saharan Monitor'

Africa News Aggregator Now Hosted on Caribbean Academic Web Site

(Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica, 15 December 2014) --- Sub-Saharan Monitor, an African news aggregator, will now be published on the web site of New World University.

New World University educates students through distance learning and partner organisations, building upon the resources of its Free Curricula Centre, which promotes the development of open educational resources as a way to approach one the most significant costs for tertiary students. With “brick and mortar” learning centre partners in India, Nigeria, and Rwanda, and with independent study available worldwide, New World University currently offers a bachelor's degree programme in international business leadership and will soon be launching degree programs in information systems, development studies, and professional studies.

Sub-Saharan Monitor began in the early 1990s as a print newsletter published by the International Freedom Foundation (IFF). That newsletter was edited by IFF's director of African affairs, Richard Sincere. In its newest incarnation, launched in April 2014, Sub-Saharan Monitor is a news aggregator with an aim to become a provider of original reporting and content for readers interested in events and trends in Africa south of the Sahara. Emphasis is on economic and business news with an appropriate admixture of information about politics and culture. In keeping with the educational mission of its host, New World University, book reviews will be featured prominently on Sub-Saharan Monitor.

Richard Sincere

The publication's editor-in-chief, Richard Sincere, is a senior research fellow at New World University, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. He is the author of two books, The Politics of Sentiment: Churches and Foreign Investment in South Africa (1984) and Sowing the Seeds of Free Enterprise: The Politics of U.S. Aid in Africa (1990), as well as co-editor (with Zbigniew Brzezinski, Marin Strmecki, and Peter Wehner) of Promise or Peril: The Strategic Defense Initiative (1986). His articles and reviews have appeared in the Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Wall Street Journal, Washington Examiner, Washington Star, Washington Times, and various other publications.

“We welcome Sub-Saharan Monitor to New World University as an addition to our academic and research programmes,” said Stephen H. Foerster, the university's president. “Highlighting cultural, economic, and political news from Africa in an accessible manner fits precisely in our mission to provide innovative and exciting educational opportunities in developing nations.”

The entire archive of Sub-Saharan Monitor, dating to 5 April 2014, is found at http://newworld.ac/subsaharan.

For more information, visit http://newworld.ac or send a message to info@newworld.ac.

News tips, press releases, announcements, original articles for publication consideration, and letters to the editor may be submitted directly to subsaharanmonitor@gmail.com.

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Africa News Headlines for 15 December 2014

Miss South Africa Rolene Strauss crowned Miss World 2014
Source: Fox2Now/CNN Wires

‘Local knowledge key to Breaking Ground in Sub-Saharan Africa’
Source: This Day Live

How crude oil’s global collapse unfolded
Source: Times Live

Ghana, Kenya sign seven agreements
Source: GhanaWeb

Untapped SME opportunities in Africa
Source: Business Day

Malema says South Africa is in a crisis
Source: The New Age

Life is different in Ghana
Source: Kiwi Traveller

The World’s Kitchen? Thailand’s Lessons for Africa
Source: Ventures Africa

China partners Abuja varsity on human capacity devt, cultural exchange
Source: The Guardian

Boko Haram: Over 800 Schools, 194,664 Students Affected – CSOs’ Report
Source: Leadership

2015 Outlook For Core Africa Markets Positive, Says Malick Badjie
Source: Seeking Alpha

Ethiopia welcomes Korean investors, professors and engineers
Source: Korea Herald

Ebola is no ordinary disease. It changes the way people relate to each other
Source: The Guardian

Africa’s middle class floats between poverty, prosperity
Source: The Sunday Independent

Culture Of Silence In Nigeria And Rising Gender Based Violence
Source: Channels TV

The Central African Republic’s Hidden Conflict
Source: International Crisis Group

Nigerian oil workers to strike from Monday
Source: Sky News Australia

Rights Groups: New Kenya Security Laws Threaten Freedoms
Source: Naharnet

‘Sudan’s economy collapsed, 2015 budget fake’: economist
Source: Radio Dabanga

Kenya needs to win war of ideas to stop militant advance
Source: Daily Times

Ambassador To U.S. Presents Credentials To President Obama
Source: GhanaWeb

Museveni outlines objectives of NRM to NEC
Source: New Vision

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Africa News Headlines for 14 December 2014

S. Sudan couple say inter-marriage a way to restore tribal unity
Source: Sudan Tribune

Bill Gates Says Africa Should Copy Asian Giants’ Economic Development, But Will It Work?
Source: Ventures Africa

Idris Elba backs Mirror fundraiser to save Sierra Leone's Ebola orphans
Source: Sunday Mirror

Robert B. Oakley, Envoy Deft at Tackling Crises, Dies at 83
Source: The New York Times

Khoisan people of South Africa were once the most populous humans on Earth
Source: Ancient Origins

Museveni exits Kenya using a voter’s card
Source: Capital FM

ICC prosecutor halts Darfur war-crimes probe
Source: Aljazeera

Togo internet uptake lags
Source: Biztech Africa

Zuma: Electricity problems apartheid's fault
Source: Mail & Guardian

US, South Africa in a flap over chicken trade
Source: Moneyweb

Mobile phones aid healthcare innovations in Africa
Source: CNBC Africa

Angola Cables and Akamai Join Efforts in West Africa
Source: Productivity Applications @ IT Business Net

Israel’s Fight Against Poverty in Africa; Embassy Inaugurates Farm in Senegal
Source: The Jewish Press

After Barren Years in Somalia, Signs of Growth by the Bunch
Source: The New York Times

Solving Hunger in Ethiopia by Turning to Native Crops
Source: Newsweek

Uganda tops Africa in organic products export
Source: New Vision

Egypt's new regime is cracking down on the gay community
Source: Foreign Policy

DRC makes move to lure S.African private sector
Source: CNBC Africa

Ghana, Kenya bolster historic ties with new pacts
Source: GhanaWeb

Economics dominates Zambian politics
Source: SAPA

Mnangagwa cements his position as Mugabe’s successor
Source: CNBC Africa

Jonathan not afraid of Buhari –FCT minister
Source: The Sun

Ebola And Conflict Threatens Food Security In 38 Countries
Source: Newsroom America

Sudan Government To Invest $213 Million In Wind Energy Project
Source: Clean Technica

Somalia: Tribalism and Extremism Hinder Security
Source: Geeska Afrika

Renewable Energy: The Untold Story of an African Revolution
Source: Independent European Daily Express

Kenya's 'Maasai Olympics' fights dwindling lion numbers
Source: Daily Mail/AFP

In Nebraska, Sudanese immigrants are natural models, dedicated soldiers
Source: Omaha World-Herald

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Africa News Headlines for 12 December 2014

Antiporn law screws risque Ugandan singer
Source: Mail & Guardian

Why Rwandan men are rushing to be circumcised
Source: News of Rwanda

Mozambique sex workers learn to put life before money as HIV rates increase
Source: The Guardian

Africa Check: Does South Africa face an electricity grid collapse?
Source: Daily Maverick

South Africa: Don’t Let a Country’s Reputation Fool You
Source: Value Walk

Media Report: Advertising in Africa’s biggest economy
Source: MarkLives.com

Tutu marks 30 years since Nobel Prize
Source: Weekend Argus

Mugabe’s new ministers take oath
Source: SAPA

The Future of Egypt is in Education
Source: Egyptian Streets

Pulitzer-winning photojournalist dies in Liberia
Source: The State/AP

Six Africans Vie For $1m Global Teacher Prize
Source: Ventures Africa

Obama: US must remain vigilant in Ebola fight
Source: News & Observer/AP

Bad Hair Selfies Put Africa’s Rhino Poaching Crisis In the Spotlight
Source: The National Student

Three wise men from Africa promote reconciliation through interreligious dialogue
Source: National Catholic Reporter

Yale Programs Help Strengthen African Leaders, Businesses
Source: Yale University

China's Cnooc Says $2 Billion Uganda Oil Field Development on Course
Source: Capital.gr

FOREX Africa: How Will Oil Price Collapse Affect Africa’s Big Three Economies?
Source: AFK Insider

Moody's assigns first-time Ba3 rating to the Republic of Gabon; outlook stable
Source: Moody's Investors Service

Ugandan shilling edges down, outlook seen stable
Source: Reuters

Africa Focus: Ghana seeks law to protect HIV persons
Source: Shanghai Daily

Clearing Land Mines Becomes Women's Work in Mozambique and Beyond
Source: National Geographic

PHOTOS: 'Thousands' of Gambians Attend Antigay Rally
Source: The Advocate

Petition hopes to halt gay rights campaigner’s deportation to Uganda
Source: Pink News

Nigeria to Ghana Eurobonds Plunge as Oil Rout Hits Africa
Source: Bloomberg

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni lashes out at ICC, wants Africa to pull out
Source: Standard Digital

Vaalco strikes oil at Etame 8-H offshore Gabon but H2S remains a problem
Source: Oil and Gas Technology

Cameroon army kills 180 Boko Haram militants
Source: African Spotlight

A dynamic African woman lives up to Michelle Obama’s call to give girls the chance to go to school
Source: The Washington Post

EXCLUSIVE: Notorious British criminal and millionaire slum landlord Nicholas van Hoogstraten is bankrolling Mugabe’s ruthless wife ‘Gucci Grace’ to be the world’s first female dictator
Source: Daily Mail

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Africa News Headlines for 11 December 2014

UN Launches International Decade Of People Of African Descent
Source: Bernama

Nigerian Ex-Ruler Buhari Wins Opposition Presidential Ticket
Source: Voice of America

Dissident ‘choirboy’: Rwandan gospel star on trial
Source: Aljazeera

The Radio Battle to Educate Ebola’s Kids
Source: The Daily Beast

Ebola outbreak: Vaccine trial put on hold
Source: The Independent

More Ebola victims found in Sierra Leone
Source: UPI

US Analysts Weigh Nigeria, Russia Arms Deal
Source: This Day Live

Lesotho parties sign electoral pledge
Source: The Citizen

S. Africa pledges to address power outages
Source: Global Post/Xinhua

Uganda launches food aid initiative to South Sudan
Source: New Vision

Sioux Falls group brings relief to South Sudan
Source: Argus Leader

Uhuru to switch on Sh6bn lighting project for Nairobi
Source: Capital FM

Low grid capacity dampens Nigeria’s trans-African power export hope
Source: Business Day

Seychelles accepted as a member of the World Trade Organisation
Source: Seychelles News Agency

Ethiopian voted as The Best Airline to Africa by Premier Traveler Magazine Survey
Source: Ethiosports

Museveni in Kenya for Northern Corridor Summit
Source: New Vision

South Korea avails US$25m loan for Mozambican hospital
Source: StarAfrica

South African president begins state visit to China
Source: Capital FM

Kenya, Ethiopia sign border security agreement
Source: StarAfrica

What we can learn from Tanzania’s hidden socialist history
Source: The Guardian

Security Council voices concern over security in Central Africa
Source: Business Standard

Gov’t, stakeholders debate cyber security, internet freedom
Source: New Vision

Capital FM video was among most watched in Kenya
Source: Capital FM

African Universities or Universities in Africa
Source: Inside Higher Ed

Governance is a key tool for MCC in changing Africa
Source: The Hill

IMF warns on South African economy
Source: Financial Times

Dr. Dan Leads $139 Billion Fund in South Africa’s Frail Economy
Source: Bloomberg

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Africa News Headlines for 4 December 2014

Djibouti: Iran’s strategic Policy in Africa “friend and brother"
Source: Geeska Afrika

Kenya arrests 77 Chinese over 'hacking'
Source: Aljazeera

Tanzania Shows It Has A Woman’s Constitution
Source: Africa in Transition

Uganda begins issuance of national identity cards
Source: StarAfrica

Efforts to dignify SA sex trade
Source: Pretoria News

Kenya Looks for Tourism Boost
Source: O'Dwyer's

The AIDS-Fighting Tampon
Source: The Atlantic

Iran nuke deal a game-changer
Source: Cape Times

Gabon Builds Replica of Mohammed V Mausoleum
Source: Morocco World News

Abortion: Uganda registers 800 daily, 1,500 girls die annually
Source: New Vision

Gay and lesbian Gambians live in fear of ‘aggravated homosexuality’ law
Source: The Guardian

OPEC Batters Nigeria to Gabon Bonds as Crude Oil Drops
Source: Bloomberg

Bloomberg: African oil explorer Tullow ripe for a takeover
Source: BizNews.com/Bloomberg

Canceling safaris over misplaced Ebola fear hurts Africa and its wildlife
Source: Los Angeles Times

Busch: Night is falling on Nigeria (1)
Source: The Guardian

Civil society unhappy with President Museveni’s World AIDS Day remarks
Source: The Independent

Benefits of circumcision 'outweigh the risks'
Source: Mail Online

Gabon strike cuts oil output, shutters refinery, says union
Source: Business Day

Mbabazi camp keen on NRM court battles
Source: The Observer

Male Ebola survivors asked to abstain from sex
Source: IRIN

Gabon Creates New Marine Park System, Saving Species In 18,000 Ocean Sq Miles
Source: PRNewswire

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Africa News Headlines - Special World AIDS Day Edition - 1 December 2014

Prince Harry set to reveal secret for World Aids Day
Source: Independent

Charlize Theron on Aids: We cannot just wait for cure
Source: BBC News

Ebola Distracts Funders from AIDS Fight, Advocate Says
Source: Voice of America

Put focus back on Aids: FW de Klerk foundation
Source: Times Live/SAPA

As HIV rises, Uganda activist tries to stop AIDS
Source: U-T San Diego/AP

Trading HIV across the different borders
Source: New Vision

TAC boycotts ‘wasteful’ Aids Day
Source: IOL News

World Day AIDS day theme song launched
Source: The Herald

World Aids Day 2014: HIV on the Heroin Highway
Source: International Business Times

1.1 million HIV infections in children averted since 2005
Source: UNICEF Australia

HIV drug ‘effective against prostate cancer’
Source: The Scotsman

US President Obama issues a World AIDS Day proclamation
Source: Gay Star News

Cure for AIDS within reach, say researchers
Source: SBS

World AIDS Day 2014: This is what HIV looks like
Source: The Independent

World AIDS Day: Time to reflect on key populations
Source: Swazi Observer

HIV/AIDS: Stigmatisation, Discrimination Remain Greatest Challenge
Source: Leadership

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend and address the World Aids Day Celebrations in the Free State Province
Source: Ad Hoc News

Ban: Progress in AIDS Fight, But Gains 'Fragile'
Source: Voice of America

HIV/Aids impact on education sector horrifying
Source: IPP Media

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Africa News Headlines for 30 November 2014

Kenya creates police squad to combat ‘public stripping’
Source: Newstime Africa

A small fried bean patty plays a big role in Brazil's links to Africa
Source: Los Angeles Times

No more Ebola cases in Mali: President
Source: PressTV

South African academy trains anti-poaching dogs
Source: The Fresno Bee/AP

15th Francophonie summit kicks off in Senegal
Source: World Bulletin

Another $500M E-Commerce Giant Emerges -- in Africa
Source: Forbes

Former Uganda Prime Minister’s wife denied him food to protest link with Museveni
Source: The Nairobian

Needle on Zero: Nigeria's Economy Tanking as U.S. Oil Exports Dry Up
Source: NBC News

Hollande warns African leaders who cling to power
Source: The Daily News/AP

Paris vows support for W Africa's fight against terrorism, ebola
Source: PressTV

Former Foreign Minister Olugbenga Ashiru Dies in S’Africa
Source: This Day Live

Gabon, St Maarten and Belize approved as new members of FINA
Source: Inside the Games

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Africa News Headlines for 29 November 2014

OPEC Elects Nigerian Minister as First Female President
Source: Telesur

Gabon to host this year's Pan African Youth Forum
Source: Vatican Radio

Uganda's GDP expands by 13 pct after rebasing
Source: Reuters

Lobbying in Africa: Nightmare on K street
Source: The Africa Report

Cote d’Ivoire-Gabon: Five-year trade reaches CFA 400b
Source: StarAfrica

Bantu cultural centre fades into a costly mirage
Source: The Independent

Ebola survivors banned from sex
Source: Stuff/Reuters

Saving Kenya's children born of incest
Source: BBC News

Coty campaign support helps create new marine sanctuary
Source: The Moodie Report

Ugandan President Plans Talks With Kenyan Counterpart Over Blockage Of Exports
Source: Bernama

National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki Is Sending Me Threat Messages – Gov. Wamakko
Source: Osun Defender

UAE donates 10 boats and a plane to Gabon
Source: The National

Botswana’s capital faces water shortage as major dam dries up
Source: Xinhua/Coastweek

Nigeria FM Says Country Prepared for Oil Price Drop
Source: Eurasia Review

Gabon SEZ to set up furniture cluster, woos Indian cos
Source: Business Standard

Lesbians in Kenya: The forgotten victims of AIDS
Source: Gay Star News

Museveni says Uganda lucky to have him in charge
Source: The News

Government ‘loses’ R35 billion more than last year to irregular spending
Source: The South African

Gulu and Detroit: Bicycles to the Rescue
Source: Africa in Transition

New 15-minute test for Ebola to undergo trials in West Africa
Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/Reuters

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Africa News Headlines for 2 November 2014

Virginia Senate hopeful Robert Sarvis talks about U.S. policy toward Africa
Source: Examiner.com

You’ll never guess which country Googles gay porn the most
Source: PinkNews

Sex workers are devaluing our properties - residents
Source: Sowetan

African Youth Will Rather Save — Barclays Report
Source: The Guardian

Otafiire to media: Stop harassing Mbabazi
Source: New Vision

Maybe Better News on Ebola?
Source: Africa in Transition

Africa adopts sustainable transport plan
Source: RTCC

Eni makes major oil find offshore Congo
Source: UPI

Kutesa mourns fallen Zambian President
Source: New Vision

Uganda-North Korea Ties Grow Amid Democracy Doubts
Source: ABC News/AP

Burkina Faso President Resigns, Military Takes Over
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan Runs for Re-Election
Source: Africa in Transition

Ebola: Nigeria protests maltreatment of citizens; names 22 erring countries
Source: Daily Post

Denver goes gorilla for Tinga and gorilla conservation in Africa
Source: The Denver Post

Dallas church volunteers serve refugees in Africa
Source: WFAA

South Sudan: How to End Economic Domination by Foreigners?
Source: Foreign Policy Journal

Burkina Faso a warning to other African leaders
Source: The China Post/AFP

IMF optimistic about Uganda’s reforms
Source: New Vision

UN pays tribute to Sata
Source: Sunday Post

Businesswomen need a network-Graca Machel
Source: The Independent

How North Korea is tackling Ebola
Source: The Guardian

Statement by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim At Joint Press Conference on Ebola with Ghanaian Vice President H.E. Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur
Source: World Bank

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Africa News Headlines - Special Ebola Edition - 21 October 2014

Woah! Did The Simpsons predict Ebola outbreak 17 years back?
Source: First Post

John Hoffmire: What's the next step in the Ebola crisis?
Source: Deseret News

Ebola vaccine trials could start in Africa in January
Source: USA Today

Samsung donates 3,000 smartphones in support of the fight against Ebola
Source: Biztech Africa

Ebola: Wake up call for Africa to build its own institutions
Source: Nehanda Radio

Cameroon braces-up though Nigeria declared Ebola-free
Source: CRTV

Rwanda to screen U.S. visitors for Ebola
Source: USA Today

Could Ebola Kill Our Chocolate Supply?
Source: Broward/Palm Beach New Times

Ebola hits West Africa food security
Source: IRIN

World Bank hails Uganda over Ebola fight
Source: New Vision

Cocoa industry donates $600K to Ebola prevention
Source: FoodBev.com

Ebola fears: Blame Hollywood?
Source: The Hill

Georgetown professor drops class to become U.S. Ebola coordinator
Source: Georgetown Voice

Plane Of Good Samaritans: Why Fly To (And From) West Africa
Source: North Country Public Radio

Ivory Coast Exporters Ramp Up Cocoa Shipments Amid Ebola Fears
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Ebola’s negative economic impact to spread in Africa
Source: The Malay Mail Online

Army medics' Africa mission to battle Ebola outbreak
Source: Darlington & Stockton Times

Uganda says no fresh cases of Ebola like Marburg virus
Source: Capital FM

Doctors back Kenya fight against Ebola
Source: The Star

“The Hot Zone” and the mythos of Ebola
Source: ScienceBlogs

Could mobile marketing be the key to combating Ebola in Africa?
Source: Bizcommunity.com

Nine "Diseases" CDC Considers More Important Than Ebola
Source: Amy Ridenour's National Center Blog

Navy scientist serves as front line Ebola fighter in Liberia
Source: Stars and Stripes

Cuba pledges more doctors, nurses to fight Ebola in Africa
Source; Myrtle Beach Online

Ugandan leader calls for political mobilization against Ebola
Source; StarAfrica

An Ebola Outbreak Contained: What U.S. And Other Nations Can Learn From Nigeria
Source: Forbes

Ebola Hysteria Fever: A Real Epidemic
Source: Huffington Post

Red Algae Extract Fights Ebola … and HIV, SARS and HCV
Source: Global Research

What the Ebola Experts Miss
Source: The Wall Street Journal

Former ObamaCare adviser: Pentagon’s Ebola team is ‘overkill’
Source: The Hill

U.N. Group Urges China's Wealthy to Fight Ebola
Source: The Wall Street Journal

In Fight to Stop Ebola, Nigeria Got Right Everything America Got Wrong
Source: The Cable

New Africa Books - Special Ebola Edition for 20 October 2014
Source: Sub-Saharan Monitor

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Africa News Headlines for 20 October 2014

Erasing infrastructure deficit key to Africa’s growth, development – UN official
Source: UN News Centre

Africa Is Today's Attractive Destination For Increased Investment
Source: Government of Ghana

What’s motivating the Boko Haram cease-fire? – Part 2
Source: PBS Newshour

Africa News Headlines for 2 October 2014

Oscar Pistorius' iPad Included 'Free Mobile Porn' Visit Day Before He Killed Girlfriend, Report
Source: Sports World News

Ebola and Counterinsurgency—A Struggle for Legitimacy
Source: Africa in Transition

Museveni calls for value addition in mining industry
Source: New Vision

Q&A: YALI Fellow Amadou “Chico” Cissoko Talks African Innovation
Source: AFK Insider

US increases cap on duty-free apparel from Africa
Source: just-style

Here Are The Economic Effects Of The Worsening Africa Ebola Outbreak
Source: Africa in Focus

Rugunda sworn in as PM, sets out priorities
Source: New Vision

Nigeria’s Boko Haram and Heavy Weapons
Source: Africa in Transition

Africans attacked in Delhi: Envoys seek 'fair probe'
Source: Hindustan Times

12 Africans Shortlisted For UK Engineering Innovation Awards
Source: Ventures Africa

Stocks Looking for the Next Big Africa Oil Gusher in Namibia
Source: Small Cap Network

Uganda to showcase 14 projects at London summit
Source: New Vision

Free giveaways planned for Equatorial Guinea's .gq domain
Source: IT Web Africa

Boko Haram leader dismisses claims of his death in new video
Source: Yahoo!7 News

Elephant conservation: The need for political will
Source: Daily Maverick

Tanzania to ban public officials from holding private sector jobs
Source: Reuters

UN General Assembly President welcomes multilateral fight against terror
Source: Xinhua

'Together we can make a difference,' says General Assembly President, previewing work ahead
Source: India Blooms

Owners will lose rights over mineral-rich land - Museveni
Source: Daily Monitor

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Speeches by African Heads of State at 2014 UN General Assembly - Part I

Nearly every sitting African head of state has spoken during the opening debate of the 69th United Nations General Assembly, or is scheduled to do so.

Here are brief excerpts from the speeches delivered on Wednesday, September 24, with links to the full reported remarks, in chronological order.

His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
President of the Republic of Uganda

"One bottleneck that has bedeviled Africa has been the espousing of the pseudo-ideology of sectarianism of religion or tribe as well as chauvinism vis a vis the women. It is this pseudo-ideology that has fuelled most of the conflicts in Africa. We are also witnessing the same pseudo-ideology causing havoc in the Middle East and North Africa. When uninformed outsiders link-up with these pseudo-ideologists, the permutation is most tragic. The sectarian ideology is pseudo and bankrupt because it is at variance with the people's real interests of symbiosis, exchange of goods and services as well as integration for mutual benefit. Only parasites revel in such schemes. This pseudo-ideology should be banished and treated with the contempt it deserves."

His Excellency Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

"The Sahel was one of the first regions to experience the phenomenon of terrorism. But thanks to the close security cooperation between the countries of the region and the international solidarity, the terrorists were pushed back and the activities of illegal trafficking networks were paralyzed. Africans [have] rigorously faced a difficult situation in North Mali. Thus, several countries of the continent, along with international friendly forces fought against terrorist groups. The risk of terrorism was removed from the vital areas which served as a base for the launching of criminal terrorist operations. The French intervention was determinant and appropriate. Likewise, history will retain the great sacrifices made and which are still made by the brave soldiers from Tchad. But the region is still exposed to security risks which are for now relatively contained."

His Excellency Paul Kagame
President, Republic of Rwanda

[UN summary] "To manage diversity in societies, politics must be international in scope, he said, adding that negative experiences of nationalism had created doubt about patriotism and national identity. Today, it was evident that national identities were too weak. Regionalism and religions had become the dominant forces, tearing nations apart. In Rwanda, the focus had been on building Government institutions that were held to account and on renewing the dignity of the nation. As a result, Rwandans were the most optimistic people in the world, with faith in their Government and institutions. It was up to the international community to not just manage conflicts, but to help prevent and end them."

His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta
President, Republic of Kenya

"On the continent of Africa the development model of the past 50 years has run its course. This outmoded model was defined by negative trade relations, paternalistic global governance regimes and an over reliance on Official Development Assistance (ODA). Moreover it was driven by external prescriptions for development that were heavy on political instruction but light on economic and social transformation.

"We now know better Mr. President. We know that our social and economic transformation shall come first from within our nations, our region and our continent and only secondly from the compliment of external ideas and resources. Equally important, these external contributions must recognize the primacy of our aspirations and ideas. They must value and safe guard, rather than simply exploit and consume our domestic resources and the product of our people's labour."

His Excellency Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria

"Mr. President, the violent and criminal activities of Boko Haram have continued to pose a potent challenge to the government and people of Nigeria. Through a wave of terror, assassinations, bombings, and now abductions and kidnappings predominantly in the North East of the country, Boko Haram is attempting to truncate development, by murder and mayhem, in these areas. In April, our innocent daughters were abducted from a Secondary School, in Chibok-North East Nigeria. This callous and criminal act has attracted empathy and support for Nigeria across the globe."

His Excellency Jacob Zuma
President, Republic of South Africa

"Given our history and heritage, we are mindful of our historic and moral responsibility in the global struggle against racism, racial discrimination and other intolerances.

"We will in this regard, continue to be at the forefront of efforts to eliminate all forms of racism, racial discrimination and any other intolerance including xenophobia and anti-Semitism....

"We will continue to support the struggles for freedom and self-determination, including the struggles of the peoples of Palestine and Western Sahara who continue to experience occupation and colonialism of different forms.

"The people of Cuba also hold a special place in our hearts because of that country's sacrifice for African freedom. We will therefore continue to support their struggle for economic liberation."

His Excellency Idriss Déby Itno
President, Republic of Chad

[UN summary] "Chad would continue to support the processes of dialogue and reconciliation throughout Africa, he said. Regarding the new Libya, which had barely begun to exist after the fall of Qadhafi’s regime, the violence had doubled in intensity and populations lived in constant fear. However, Libyans must resolutely commit to a political resolution process, which was the only proper path to ensure peace, unity and territorial integrity for Libya. Chad, as well as Nigeria, Sudan and the Central African Republic, had welcomed hundreds of thousands of refugees who had fled armed conflicts or terrorist threats. There were more than 500,000 refugees from neighbouring countries in Chad, including many repatriated Chadians and displaced Chadians."

His Excellency Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
President, Equatorial Guinea

[UN summary] "Democracy was not an imported product, he said, and could not be designed in the offices of other countries. Democracy was formed through the application of positive values characterizing a society, and only the people were able to define the model that best suited them. Equatorial Guinea was being made into a modern democratic State, in which politics were now at their peak. The transfer of power was guaranteed through equal rights for all political options, the administration of public affairs was carried out with transparency, and human rights were monitored by reliable institutions."

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Africa News Headlines for 19 August 2014

Plan early, Uganda sports federations urged
Source: Kawowo

Gender Commission criticises Uhuru’s Envoys list
Source: Kenya Satellite Network

United Nations warns Nigeria on dangers of open defecation
Source: The Guardian

UN predicts rapid urbanization in Uganda
Source: New Vision

African elephant numbers collapsing
Source: Nature

Legalising prostitution could 'boost' SA's economy
Source: Eyewitness News

Biggest porn watchers in SA revealed
Source: mybroadband

Museveni to water down anti-gay law
Source: Legalbrief Today

Africa needs ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ projects
Source; Business Day

Uganda criminalises HIV transmission
Source: GayNZ.com

The President of Gabon meets with Eni’s CEO
Source: Energy Global

Africa' top business school goes on show in Johannesburg
Source: Bizcommunity

Nigeria-South Africa forum to discuss intra-African trade
Source: SouthAfrica.info

Ugandan President Says Humanities Are Useless; Here’s Why He’s Wrong
Source: Ventures Africa

Partnership with Lagos is for skill acquisition, capacity building – Nigerite
Source: Business Day

UPDF Somalia troops not paid for six months
Source: The Observer

Ugandan archbishop acknowledges gays are “human beings”
Source: Metro Weekly

Arusha college launches degree in good governance
Source: Daily News

African Writers Rip U.S. Summit, Asking ‘For Whose Benefit?’
Source: Black Press USA

Middle Class in Nigeria, Others to Balloon, Says Standard Bank
Source: This Day Live

Crude Oil from Africa Surging to Decrease Dependency on Middle East
Source: Business Korea

Can South Africa's Tourism Boom Survive Its Own Government's Regulations?
Source: Travel Pulse

In Rural Kenya, Pressure Builds Against Female Circumcision
Source: Big News Network/VOA

Uganda’s Anti-Gay Law Masks The Real Scandal – 
A Growing Western Child Sex Trade In Africa
Source: The Daily Caller

Post US-Africa Summit Analysis: Kenya Won The Beauty Pageant
Source: AFK Insider

Ten Books for Approaching Religious Conflict in Nigeria
Source: Africa in Transition

Angola’s Benguela rail project is complete, says construction firm
Source: Out-Law.com

Diplomatic appointments unconstitutional, Uhuru told
Source: News24

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New Africa Book of the Day - 13 August 2014

Emerging Africa: How the Global Economy's 'Last Frontier' Can Prosper and Matter, by Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu

Release Date: August 13, 2014
Publisher: Penguin Global

In this important book, Moghalu challenges conventional wisdoms about Africa's quest for economic growth in a globalized world. Drawing on philosophy, economics and strategy, his argument covers a range of subjects, from capitalism to transformation agendas, finance to foreign investment, and from innovation and human capital to world trade. Ultimately he demonstrates how Africa's progress in the 21st century will require nothing short of the reinvention of the African mindset.

Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu is author of Global Justice: The Politics of War Crimes Trials (2006) and Rwanda's Genocide: The Politics of Global Justice (2005).  He is deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He founded Sogato Strategies SA in January 2009 and was executive director of the Swiss-Africa Business Roundtable.

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Africa News Headlines for 12 August 2014

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni Wants To Have Anti-Gay Law Re-Issued
Source: Huffington Post/Reuters

Uganda’s President Looks Like He’s Backing Down On His Country’s Anti-LGBT Bill
Source: ThinkProgress

Ugandan MP: President will water down anti-gay law for ‘our Western friends’
Source: Pink News

Saudi-African trade rises to SR53.63 billion
Source: Arab News

Could the ‘miracle fruit’ help in the fight against obesity?
Source: The Globe and Mail

NY bans purchase and sale of ivory: Happy World Elephant Day!
Source: Tech Times

Seychelles Promises to Decriminalize Same-Sex Conduct
Source: Human Rights Campaign

Feeling porny: Who watches pornography in South Africa?
Source: Daily Maverick

Shale Impact: 
Double whammy on Nigerian economy as refined products import surge
Source: Business Day

Boko Haram: A Different Perspective
Source: Africa in Transition

Nigeria: A nation on the rise
Source: Supply Management

No ‘normal’ sex on porn channels, Jasa argues
Source: Business Day

People knew about porn TV- Icasa
Source: Moneyweb

The electrification of Africa
Source: Global Construction Review

Two locally based companies to look for oil off Gabon's coast
Source: Houston Chronicle

Dubai Chamber confirms speakers for Africa Global Business Forum 2014
Source; CPI Financial

Orange Uganda Reiterates Commitment to Supporting Local Innovation
Source: PC Tech Magazine

SHOCKER: Ghana players engage in sex to survive in Thailand
Source: Goal

King: Africa needs to invest in its women
Source: The State

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