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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Monday, December 1, 2014
Africa News Headlines - Special World AIDS Day Edition - 1 December 2014
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Africa News Headlines - Special Ebola Edition - 28 October 2014
African students address their peers' misconceptions about Ebola
Source: The Daily Pennsylvanian
Finding Ebola's 'patient zero'
Source: The Guardian/Daily Maverick
New paper Ebola test can detect strains within 30 minutes
Source: UPI
WHO vaccines boss Marie-Paule Kieny signs up as first Ebola trial guinea pig
Source: Biznews.com/Reuters
The real worry isn’t Ebola in New York. It’s Ebola in Mali.
Source: The Washington Post
Virginia's tie to Liberia should bind us in Ebola fight
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Why the Cuomo/Christie Ebola Quarantine is Stupid
Source: Reason
Ebola literacy
Source: Trinidad Express
Ebola: Experienced doctors still rare
Source: IRIN
Ebola ‘infects’ African tourism
Source: Newstime Africa
Ebola's family history revealed
Source: The Daily Mail
Ebola pandemic: Wake-up call for Africa
Source: The Standard
Evaluating Ebola as a Biological Weapon
Source: Forbes
AU offers 2,000 more staff to aid Ebola-hit region
Source: BusinessDay
Travellers with Ebola should not be stigmatised: UN chief
Source: ZeeNews
WHO plans to roll out mass Ebola vaccines by mid-2015
Source: Standard Digital/AFP
President Obama: "Focused on the Fight Against Ebola"
Source: The White House
Rap’s newest obsession: Lyrics about Ebola
Source: The Washington Post
Uganda sends more medical personnel to Ebola-hit West Africa
Source: Business Standard
Virginia increases Ebola monitoring of travelers, stops short of mandatory quarantine
Source: Roanoke Times
DP William Ruto calls for African unity in fight against Ebola, terrorism
Source: Standard Digital
Watch (and Cringe): U.S. vs. U.K. Media on Ebola
Source: Reason
New quarantine rules considered for aid workers returning to U.S. from Ebola-stricken region
Source: Washington Post
“Ebola virus will not be gone. It will only be hiding again”
Source: Salon
UN Foundation CEO on 3 untold Ebola stories
Source: Fortune
WHO sending Ebola experts to Mali, 43 people monitored for virus
Source: Reuters
Safari Operators Amend Cancellation Policies to Counter Ebola Panic
Source: Travel Pulse
4 innovative solutions to deliver on education amid Ebola crisis
Source: devex
US Isolates Troops After Ebola Efforts in West Africa
Source: Voice of America
Ebola death toll tops 4,900 as virus spreads: WHO
Source: Reuters
U.S. Ebola fighters head to Africa, but will the military and civilian effort be enough?
Source: The Washington Post
Fear and indifference leave West Africa desperate for Ebola staff
Source: Reuters
Cuban sent to fight Ebola dies of malaria
Source: New Vision
No runners from Ebola-stricken nations in marathon
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette
Monsters in suits: Ebola's traumatic effect on children
Source: News24
Australia slaps visa ban on Ebola-hit West Africa states
Source: Delhi Daily News
UK Ramps Up Ebola Monitoring in Shipping Industry
Source: International Business Times
Murray State Deferring Applications from Africa
Source: WBKO/AP
Halloween In The Time of Ebola
Source: SitNews
In a Liberian slum swarming with Ebola, a race against time to save two little girls
Source: The Washington Post
Source: The Daily Pennsylvanian
Finding Ebola's 'patient zero'
Source: The Guardian/Daily Maverick
New paper Ebola test can detect strains within 30 minutes
Source: UPI
WHO vaccines boss Marie-Paule Kieny signs up as first Ebola trial guinea pig
Source: Biznews.com/Reuters
The real worry isn’t Ebola in New York. It’s Ebola in Mali.
Source: The Washington Post
Virginia's tie to Liberia should bind us in Ebola fight
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Why the Cuomo/Christie Ebola Quarantine is Stupid
Source: Reason
Ebola literacy
Source: Trinidad Express
Ebola: Experienced doctors still rare
Source: IRIN
Ebola ‘infects’ African tourism
Source: Newstime Africa
Ebola's family history revealed
Source: The Daily Mail
Ebola pandemic: Wake-up call for Africa
Source: The Standard
Evaluating Ebola as a Biological Weapon
Source: Forbes
AU offers 2,000 more staff to aid Ebola-hit region
Source: BusinessDay
Travellers with Ebola should not be stigmatised: UN chief
Source: ZeeNews
WHO plans to roll out mass Ebola vaccines by mid-2015
Source: Standard Digital/AFP
President Obama: "Focused on the Fight Against Ebola"
Source: The White House
Rap’s newest obsession: Lyrics about Ebola
Source: The Washington Post
Uganda sends more medical personnel to Ebola-hit West Africa
Source: Business Standard
Virginia increases Ebola monitoring of travelers, stops short of mandatory quarantine
Source: Roanoke Times
DP William Ruto calls for African unity in fight against Ebola, terrorism
Source: Standard Digital
Watch (and Cringe): U.S. vs. U.K. Media on Ebola
Source: Reason
New quarantine rules considered for aid workers returning to U.S. from Ebola-stricken region
Source: Washington Post
“Ebola virus will not be gone. It will only be hiding again”
Source: Salon
UN Foundation CEO on 3 untold Ebola stories
Source: Fortune
WHO sending Ebola experts to Mali, 43 people monitored for virus
Source: Reuters
Safari Operators Amend Cancellation Policies to Counter Ebola Panic
Source: Travel Pulse
4 innovative solutions to deliver on education amid Ebola crisis
Source: devex
US Isolates Troops After Ebola Efforts in West Africa
Source: Voice of America
Ebola death toll tops 4,900 as virus spreads: WHO
Source: Reuters
U.S. Ebola fighters head to Africa, but will the military and civilian effort be enough?
Source: The Washington Post
Fear and indifference leave West Africa desperate for Ebola staff
Source: Reuters
Cuban sent to fight Ebola dies of malaria
Source: New Vision
No runners from Ebola-stricken nations in marathon
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette
Monsters in suits: Ebola's traumatic effect on children
Source: News24
Australia slaps visa ban on Ebola-hit West Africa states
Source: Delhi Daily News
UK Ramps Up Ebola Monitoring in Shipping Industry
Source: International Business Times
Murray State Deferring Applications from Africa
Source: WBKO/AP
Halloween In The Time of Ebola
Source: SitNews
In a Liberian slum swarming with Ebola, a race against time to save two little girls
Source: The Washington Post
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Monday, October 13, 2014
Africa News Headlines - Special Ebola Edition - 13 October 2014
Male Ebola survivors: No sex or wear a condom for 3 months
Source: Detroit Free Press
9 questions you were too afraid to ask about Ebola
Source: Vox
Frequently asked questions about Ebola
Source: Chicago Tribune
Sex in a time of Ebola
Source: The Washington Post
Ebola: Statistics about the deadly virus
Source: Coventry Telegraph
Ebola may pose risk to Africa Cup of Nations
Source: Sunday World
Ebola epidemic 'could lead to failed states', warns WHO
Source: BBC News
Ebola to cost MSF nearly $60m this year
Source: News24
Another Side-Effect of Ebola: Headaches For An Ohio University Professor
Source: WOUB Public Media
How to protect yourself from Ebola: 10 top tips to avoid the deadly disease
Source: Daily Mirror
UN budget committee approves funding for UN Ebola response mission
Source: UN News Centre
Are dogs a risk for Ebola transmission to humans?
Source: Outbreak News Today
Report: Not All Ebola Patients Will Display A Fever
Source: The Daily Caller
'We are late, but not too late to fight and win this battle,' against Ebola – UN
Source: UN News Centre
Why is Ebola being treated as an 'African disease?'
Source: Mail & Guardian
UVa panel discusses Ebola; local sites have contingency plans
Source: The Daily Progress
Liberians cope with the fear and realities of Ebola
Source: CBS Evening News
Can all US hospitals safely treat Ebola?
Source WBTW News 13
Ebola deflating hopes for 3 poor African economies
Source: AP/NWI.com
University Holds Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ebola Crisis
Source: Georgetown University
The many flaws of airports' Ebola screenings
Source: Crain's Chicago Business
UVa researchers identify structure in Ebola virus
Source: The Daily Progress
Ebola in UK: 'Don't Panic' says virus expert at University of Northampton
Source: Northants Herald & Post
Letter From a Spanish Ebola Expert in Sierra Leone
Source: The World Post
Why Isn't Silicon Valley Doing More to Fight Ebola?
Source: The Daily Beast
Majority of Americans Want Flights Banned From Ebola Countries: Survey
Source: NBC News
Obama reviews foreign, domestic response to Ebola
Source: Lynchburg News & Advance
Virginia Congressman Robert Hurt discusses Africa policy, Ebola threat, and AGOA
Source: Examiner.com
Ebola Panic Is Worse Than the Disease
Source: The Daily Beast
UPDATED: UVa. Patient Tests Negative For Ebola
Source: Newsplex
5 Ugandans in isolation over Marburg virus
Source: News24
Ebola airport screenings may seem intrusive, but they’re legal, experts say
Source: PBS Newshour/AP
Liberia healthcare workers demand Ebola hazard pay
Source: Oman Tribune
UVa Is Now Banning All Student Travel to Ebola Countries
Source: InTheCapital
UN agency: Ebola cuts food in Sierra Leone
Source: AP/Townhall.com
Obama, Ban call for more 'robust' fight against Ebola
Source: AFP/Rappler
Read this to get a better understanding of how Ebola spreads
Source: Reuters
Richmond clinic evaluating whether patient is at risk of Ebola
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
Source: Detroit Free Press
9 questions you were too afraid to ask about Ebola
Source: Vox
Frequently asked questions about Ebola
Source: Chicago Tribune
Sex in a time of Ebola
Source: The Washington Post
Ebola: Statistics about the deadly virus
Source: Coventry Telegraph
Ebola may pose risk to Africa Cup of Nations
Source: Sunday World
Ebola epidemic 'could lead to failed states', warns WHO
Source: BBC News
Ebola to cost MSF nearly $60m this year
Source: News24
Another Side-Effect of Ebola: Headaches For An Ohio University Professor
Source: WOUB Public Media
How to protect yourself from Ebola: 10 top tips to avoid the deadly disease
Source: Daily Mirror
UN budget committee approves funding for UN Ebola response mission
Source: UN News Centre
Are dogs a risk for Ebola transmission to humans?
Source: Outbreak News Today
Report: Not All Ebola Patients Will Display A Fever
Source: The Daily Caller
'We are late, but not too late to fight and win this battle,' against Ebola – UN
Source: UN News Centre
Why is Ebola being treated as an 'African disease?'
Source: Mail & Guardian
UVa panel discusses Ebola; local sites have contingency plans
Source: The Daily Progress
Liberians cope with the fear and realities of Ebola
Source: CBS Evening News
Can all US hospitals safely treat Ebola?
Source WBTW News 13
Ebola deflating hopes for 3 poor African economies
Source: AP/NWI.com
University Holds Interdisciplinary Symposium on Ebola Crisis
Source: Georgetown University
The many flaws of airports' Ebola screenings
Source: Crain's Chicago Business
UVa researchers identify structure in Ebola virus
Source: The Daily Progress
Ebola in UK: 'Don't Panic' says virus expert at University of Northampton
Source: Northants Herald & Post
Letter From a Spanish Ebola Expert in Sierra Leone
Source: The World Post
Why Isn't Silicon Valley Doing More to Fight Ebola?
Source: The Daily Beast
Majority of Americans Want Flights Banned From Ebola Countries: Survey
Source: NBC News
Obama reviews foreign, domestic response to Ebola
Source: Lynchburg News & Advance
Virginia Congressman Robert Hurt discusses Africa policy, Ebola threat, and AGOA
Source: Examiner.com
Ebola Panic Is Worse Than the Disease
Source: The Daily Beast
UPDATED: UVa. Patient Tests Negative For Ebola
Source: Newsplex
5 Ugandans in isolation over Marburg virus
Source: News24
Ebola airport screenings may seem intrusive, but they’re legal, experts say
Source: PBS Newshour/AP
Liberia healthcare workers demand Ebola hazard pay
Source: Oman Tribune
UVa Is Now Banning All Student Travel to Ebola Countries
Source: InTheCapital
UN agency: Ebola cuts food in Sierra Leone
Source: AP/Townhall.com
Obama, Ban call for more 'robust' fight against Ebola
Source: AFP/Rappler
Read this to get a better understanding of how Ebola spreads
Source: Reuters
Richmond clinic evaluating whether patient is at risk of Ebola
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 31 July 2014
Oscar Pistorius Murder Trial: Judge Thokozile Masipa Has Considerable Testimony To Consider
Source: Sports World News
Michelle Obama Urges Young Africans to Embrace Women's Rights
Source: Voice of America
Trade, Investment, Growth Are Key Issues at US-Africa Summit
Source: Voice of America
Barclays Africa to expand in Nigeria
Source: Business Day
Ambulance fitted to restore eyesight in Togo, West Africa
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
Fort Worth doctor in Africa tests positive for Ebola virus
Source: KHOU-TV
Liberia shuts all schools as Ebola virus spreads
Source: France24
World’s first malaria vaccine to hit markets soon
Source: Free Malaysia Today
US not looking for permanent military presence in Africa
Source: Business Standard
First lady asks African leaders to change gender attitudes
Source: The Modesto Bee/AP
State Dept. official: Anti-gay laws ‘not consistent’ with African values
Source: Washington Blade
U.S. Africa Summit Leaders Face Weighty Agenda for Continent
Source: United States Institute of Peace
EU, Cameroon Implement Economic Partnership Agreement
Source: Tax-News
President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip, To Travel With 73 Delegates
Source: Sahara Reporters
Source: Sports World News
Michelle Obama Urges Young Africans to Embrace Women's Rights
Source: Voice of America
Trade, Investment, Growth Are Key Issues at US-Africa Summit
Source: Voice of America
Barclays Africa to expand in Nigeria
Source: Business Day
Ambulance fitted to restore eyesight in Togo, West Africa
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
Fort Worth doctor in Africa tests positive for Ebola virus
Source: KHOU-TV
Liberia shuts all schools as Ebola virus spreads
Source: France24
World’s first malaria vaccine to hit markets soon
Source: Free Malaysia Today
US not looking for permanent military presence in Africa
Source: Business Standard
First lady asks African leaders to change gender attitudes
Source: The Modesto Bee/AP
State Dept. official: Anti-gay laws ‘not consistent’ with African values
Source: Washington Blade
U.S. Africa Summit Leaders Face Weighty Agenda for Continent
Source: United States Institute of Peace
EU, Cameroon Implement Economic Partnership Agreement
Source: Tax-News
President Jonathan Drops Wife From Washington DC Trip, To Travel With 73 Delegates
Source: Sahara Reporters
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Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 30 July 2014
Remarks at the Presidential Summit of the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Source: U.S. Department of State
Obama announces creation of leadership centre in Kenya
Source: Capital FM
Oil outlook optimistic offshore Senegal
Source: UPI
Ethnic hate speech reveals roots of Kenya violence
Source: The News
Mobile money grows in Africa but hurdles remain
Source: Reuters
Somalia Growth is Encouraging
Source: The African Executive
US seeks to train African leaders
Source: Independent Online
Where Is Nigeria’s Boko Haram Going?
Source: Africa in Transition
Amama 'quitting' Kanungu
Source: The Observer
President Barack Obama meets young African leaders
Source: Standard Digital
Nigeria Can Become Major Regional Economic Force - McKinsey Report
Source: The African Executive
Bad times ahead for Kenya due to insecurity, experts warn
Source: Standard Digital
Kidnapping, Ransoms, and the Sahel
Source: Africa in Transition
New Air Force Chief named in major military changes
Source: Capital FM
How Anonymous and other hacktivists are waging war on Kenya
Source: The Washington Post
Stage set for US summit to be attended by 40 African leaders
Source: Standard Digital
Gabonese Health Workers On Strike Over Allowances
Source: Cameroon Tribune
Sushma Swaraj meets Ugandan foreign minister Sam Kutesa
Source: The Economic Times
Granada studying football development project in Gabon
Source: Inside Spanish Football
Uganda's anti-homosexuality law could be overturned in the courts
Source: PRI's The World
The Literature Police: Apartheid Censorship and Its Cultural Consequences
Source: Fair Observer
We Still Don’t Know How Deadly the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Will Be
Source: FiveThirtyEight
Tullow realigns Africa exploration strategy in Q2 report
Source: Oil & Gas Technology
Activists want gay rights on Africa summit agenda
Source: Federal News Radio/AP
Source: U.S. Department of State
Obama announces creation of leadership centre in Kenya
Source: Capital FM
Oil outlook optimistic offshore Senegal
Source: UPI
Ethnic hate speech reveals roots of Kenya violence
Source: The News
Mobile money grows in Africa but hurdles remain
Source: Reuters
Somalia Growth is Encouraging
Source: The African Executive
US seeks to train African leaders
Source: Independent Online
Where Is Nigeria’s Boko Haram Going?
Source: Africa in Transition
Amama 'quitting' Kanungu
Source: The Observer
President Barack Obama meets young African leaders
Source: Standard Digital
Nigeria Can Become Major Regional Economic Force - McKinsey Report
Source: The African Executive
Bad times ahead for Kenya due to insecurity, experts warn
Source: Standard Digital
Kidnapping, Ransoms, and the Sahel
Source: Africa in Transition
New Air Force Chief named in major military changes
Source: Capital FM
How Anonymous and other hacktivists are waging war on Kenya
Source: The Washington Post
Stage set for US summit to be attended by 40 African leaders
Source: Standard Digital
Gabonese Health Workers On Strike Over Allowances
Source: Cameroon Tribune
Sushma Swaraj meets Ugandan foreign minister Sam Kutesa
Source: The Economic Times
Granada studying football development project in Gabon
Source: Inside Spanish Football
Uganda's anti-homosexuality law could be overturned in the courts
Source: PRI's The World
The Literature Police: Apartheid Censorship and Its Cultural Consequences
Source: Fair Observer
We Still Don’t Know How Deadly the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa Will Be
Source: FiveThirtyEight
Tullow realigns Africa exploration strategy in Q2 report
Source: Oil & Gas Technology
Activists want gay rights on Africa summit agenda
Source: Federal News Radio/AP
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 15 July 2014
‘Democracy dividend’ bringing real economic growth to Africa
Source: The Yorkshire Post
Oscar Pistorius allegedly involved in drunken altercation at South Africa nightclub
Source: UPI
Uhuru's rockstar cousin to tour with Linkin Park
Source: The Star
It’s official: No more Malawi arrests under anti-gay laws
Source: Erasing 76 Crimes
Two African Obituaries: Dikko and Gordimer
Source: Africa in Transition
Uganda destined for middle income status - PM
Source: New Vision
Has Kenya Destroyed the ICC?
Source: Foreign Policy
Zimbabwe sex workers flood Botswana
Source: Bulawayo24
Botswana refuses to register sex workers’ association
Source: StarAfrica
WATCH: Four Youth Arrested, Forced to Explain Gay Sex in Equatorial Guinea
Source: The Advocate
How a piece of apartheid history became jewelry
Source: Quartz
Local man builds a hospital in Africa, with help of retired St. Vincent priest
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
University Of Ghana’s Institute Of African Studies Hosts 2014 MILEAD Fellows Institute
Source: Government of Ghana
Africa's next generation of leaders learns from UTSA entrepreneurship curriculum
Source: UTSA Today
Chinese president pledges to further ties with South Africa
Source: Xinhuanet
Johannesburg – A world class African city?
Source: Moneyweb
New partnership to support 10,000 new PhDs in Africa
Source: Punch
France to deploy troops across Africa's Sahel region
Source: Aljazeera America
New Contraceptive Shot Being Released in Africa
Source: New York Times
Who Aids Whom? Exposing the True Story of Africa’s $192 Billion Losses
Source: Think Africa Press
Aid to Africa: donations from west mask '$60bn looting' of continent
Source: The Guardian
No Quick End in Sight for Ebola Epidemic in West Africa
Source: Voice of America
Mozambique receives US$78.8 million from OPEC fund
Source: Macauhub
Uganda: Dissidents begin to shake Museveni’s base
Source: The Africa Report
Amnesty Calls on Kenya for Justice Six Years After Poll Violence
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Nairobi county, Chinese automaker Foton ink deal to improve public transport
Source: Global Post
Tetra Tech Wins USAID Contract to Assist Power Africa - Analyst Blog
Source: NASDAQ
Nelson Mandela protégé and figure of conscience bows out of S. Africa politics
Source: Christian Science Monitor
The Virginia Man Who Crowned Himself King In Africa Is Much More Serious Than You Think
Source: Business Insider Australia
Sub Saharan Africa Film Festival With Femi Kuti
Source: SpyGhana
Source: The Yorkshire Post
Oscar Pistorius allegedly involved in drunken altercation at South Africa nightclub
Source: UPI
Uhuru's rockstar cousin to tour with Linkin Park
Source: The Star
It’s official: No more Malawi arrests under anti-gay laws
Source: Erasing 76 Crimes
Two African Obituaries: Dikko and Gordimer
Source: Africa in Transition
Uganda destined for middle income status - PM
Source: New Vision
Has Kenya Destroyed the ICC?
Source: Foreign Policy
Zimbabwe sex workers flood Botswana
Source: Bulawayo24
Botswana refuses to register sex workers’ association
Source: StarAfrica
WATCH: Four Youth Arrested, Forced to Explain Gay Sex in Equatorial Guinea
Source: The Advocate
How a piece of apartheid history became jewelry
Source: Quartz
Local man builds a hospital in Africa, with help of retired St. Vincent priest
Source: Akron Beacon Journal
University Of Ghana’s Institute Of African Studies Hosts 2014 MILEAD Fellows Institute
Source: Government of Ghana
Africa's next generation of leaders learns from UTSA entrepreneurship curriculum
Source: UTSA Today
Chinese president pledges to further ties with South Africa
Source: Xinhuanet
Johannesburg – A world class African city?
Source: Moneyweb
New partnership to support 10,000 new PhDs in Africa
Source: Punch
France to deploy troops across Africa's Sahel region
Source: Aljazeera America
New Contraceptive Shot Being Released in Africa
Source: New York Times
Who Aids Whom? Exposing the True Story of Africa’s $192 Billion Losses
Source: Think Africa Press
Aid to Africa: donations from west mask '$60bn looting' of continent
Source: The Guardian
No Quick End in Sight for Ebola Epidemic in West Africa
Source: Voice of America
Mozambique receives US$78.8 million from OPEC fund
Source: Macauhub
Uganda: Dissidents begin to shake Museveni’s base
Source: The Africa Report
Amnesty Calls on Kenya for Justice Six Years After Poll Violence
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Nairobi county, Chinese automaker Foton ink deal to improve public transport
Source: Global Post
Tetra Tech Wins USAID Contract to Assist Power Africa - Analyst Blog
Source: NASDAQ
Nelson Mandela protégé and figure of conscience bows out of S. Africa politics
Source: Christian Science Monitor
The Virginia Man Who Crowned Himself King In Africa Is Much More Serious Than You Think
Source: Business Insider Australia
Sub Saharan Africa Film Festival With Femi Kuti
Source: SpyGhana
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 1 May 2014
Africa: homophobia is a legacy of colonialism
Source: The Guardian
Africa set to gain $3bn infrastructure fund
Source: Financial Times
Public Health a Major Priority in African Nations
Source: Pew Research Global Attitudes Project
Beautiful dew-collection tower could help resolve water crisis in Africa
Source: The Weather Network
African Sugar Producers: Smuggling a Major Problem
Source: Voice of America
Tanzania Launches First Ever Private Equity Fund
Source: Ventures Africa
Gabon: Strong Government Support for Developing Telecom Sector Through 'Digital Gabon' Plan
Source: Digital Journal
Dos Santos meets African ambassadors in Vatican City
Source: Star Africa
Airtel Gabon to invest USD 125 mln in expansion
Source: Telecompaper
MSF: West, Central Africa Lagging in HIV Care
Source: Voice of America
South Africa’s townships - a magnet for entrepreneurs
Source: BBC News
Nigeria's "African Davos" will focus minds on problems, as well as potential
Source: Reuters
Chinese premier’s Africa tour set to promote China-Africa relations
Source: Xinhua
Mohammed "Mo" Dewji, Youngest Member On Africa Richest List Launches Beverage Line - "Mo COLA"
Source: Forbes
New U.S. Trade Offices in Africa Will Support New Opportunities
Source: IIP Digital
Remarks at Embassy Addis Ababa and the U.S. Mission to the African Union
Source: U.S. Department of State
Remarks at the U.S.-African Union High-Level Dialogue
Source: U.S. Department of State
President Uhuru Kenyatta asks EAC members to prepare to adopt single currency
Source: Standard Digital
President Barrack Obama and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, have 21 striking Similarities
Source: Bubblews
"A Song for Naija" Documentary Premieres
Source: International Republican Institute
Africa Experts Debate Legacy of Rwanda’s Genocide
Source: Diplomatic Pouch
Source: The Guardian
Africa set to gain $3bn infrastructure fund
Source: Financial Times
Public Health a Major Priority in African Nations
Source: Pew Research Global Attitudes Project
Beautiful dew-collection tower could help resolve water crisis in Africa
Source: The Weather Network
African Sugar Producers: Smuggling a Major Problem
Source: Voice of America
Tanzania Launches First Ever Private Equity Fund
Source: Ventures Africa
Gabon: Strong Government Support for Developing Telecom Sector Through 'Digital Gabon' Plan
Source: Digital Journal
Dos Santos meets African ambassadors in Vatican City
Source: Star Africa
Airtel Gabon to invest USD 125 mln in expansion
Source: Telecompaper
MSF: West, Central Africa Lagging in HIV Care
Source: Voice of America
South Africa’s townships - a magnet for entrepreneurs
Source: BBC News
Nigeria's "African Davos" will focus minds on problems, as well as potential
Source: Reuters
Chinese premier’s Africa tour set to promote China-Africa relations
Source: Xinhua
Mohammed "Mo" Dewji, Youngest Member On Africa Richest List Launches Beverage Line - "Mo COLA"
Source: Forbes
New U.S. Trade Offices in Africa Will Support New Opportunities
Source: IIP Digital
Remarks at Embassy Addis Ababa and the U.S. Mission to the African Union
Source: U.S. Department of State
Remarks at the U.S.-African Union High-Level Dialogue
Source: U.S. Department of State
President Uhuru Kenyatta asks EAC members to prepare to adopt single currency
Source: Standard Digital
President Barrack Obama and Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, have 21 striking Similarities
Source: Bubblews
"A Song for Naija" Documentary Premieres
Source: International Republican Institute
Africa Experts Debate Legacy of Rwanda’s Genocide
Source: Diplomatic Pouch
Friday, April 25, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 25 April 2014
Burundi shows how African countries can reduce their dependence on aid
Source: The Economist
South Africa State Broadcaster Accused of ‘Bias’
Source: Voice of America
Government’s Voice of Zimbabwe faces closure
Source: SW Radio Africa
Brown University to host colloquium on Africa
Source: Providence Journal
Pivot to Africa, Too
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Tsetse Fly Genome Decoded, May Hold Clues To Fighting African Sleeping Sickness
Source: Huffington Post
De Klerk hails 20 years of S.Africa democracy but scolds ANC
Source: Ahram Online
Violence in South Sudan at a Savage Turning Point
Source: Inter Press Service
South African police arrest cannibalism suspect
Source: Business Standard
Draft Internet Gaming Bill Published In South Africa
Source: Mondaq
Qatar to support establishment of a financial centre in Kenya
Source: The Star
U.N. Security Council asks for inquiry into South Sudan massacre
Source: Reuters
Value-addition: Africa’s growth tonic
Source: Southern Times
SSA Returns To The ‘Original Sin’: A Case Against African Sovereign Bonds
Source: AFK Insider
With World Watching Ukraine, Russia Makes Energy Moves in Africa
Source: U.S. News & World Report
South Sudan's President Shakes Up Army Leadership
Source: Wall Street Journal
A shocking new report highlights depth of poaching crisis
Source: Wildlife Extra
Indian mining, steel heavyweight opens up shop in SA
Source: Creamer Media's Mining Weekly
Tsvangirai appoints chief political strategist
Source: SW Radio Africa
Nigerian leaders unite against Boko Haram
Source: Reuters
United Nations: Harsh Realities and Hard Lessons
Source: Africa in Transition
Source: The Economist
South Africa State Broadcaster Accused of ‘Bias’
Source: Voice of America
Government’s Voice of Zimbabwe faces closure
Source: SW Radio Africa
Brown University to host colloquium on Africa
Source: Providence Journal
Pivot to Africa, Too
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Tsetse Fly Genome Decoded, May Hold Clues To Fighting African Sleeping Sickness
Source: Huffington Post
De Klerk hails 20 years of S.Africa democracy but scolds ANC
Source: Ahram Online
Violence in South Sudan at a Savage Turning Point
Source: Inter Press Service
South African police arrest cannibalism suspect
Source: Business Standard
Draft Internet Gaming Bill Published In South Africa
Source: Mondaq
Qatar to support establishment of a financial centre in Kenya
Source: The Star
U.N. Security Council asks for inquiry into South Sudan massacre
Source: Reuters
Value-addition: Africa’s growth tonic
Source: Southern Times
SSA Returns To The ‘Original Sin’: A Case Against African Sovereign Bonds
Source: AFK Insider
With World Watching Ukraine, Russia Makes Energy Moves in Africa
Source: U.S. News & World Report
South Sudan's President Shakes Up Army Leadership
Source: Wall Street Journal
A shocking new report highlights depth of poaching crisis
Source: Wildlife Extra
Indian mining, steel heavyweight opens up shop in SA
Source: Creamer Media's Mining Weekly
Tsvangirai appoints chief political strategist
Source: SW Radio Africa
Nigerian leaders unite against Boko Haram
Source: Reuters
United Nations: Harsh Realities and Hard Lessons
Source: Africa in Transition
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 24 April 2014
Explosion targets journalist’s car in Cameroon
Source: Washington Post
Ethiopia thwarts Egypt by paying for Nile dam itself
Source: Al Arabiya
China's African Adventure
Source: Foreign Policy
U.N. Security Council members mulling South Sudan sanctions
Source: Reuters
GDP growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 5.5 pct in 2014: IMF
Source: Shanghai Daily
AU pushes efforts to end conflicts on African continent
Source: Xinhua
Sub-Saharan Africa faces heightened risk of capital outflows: IMF
Source: Reuters
Africa's Richest Woman Plans To Increase Stake in Unitel
Source: Forbes
Africa’s Path to Prosperity
Source: New York Times
Handheld lab could diagnose malaria in 15 minutes
Source: mHealth News
Born Free USA publishes Africa's poaching list of shame
Source: eTurboNews
World Bank Approves $150m Grant For Education In Africa
Source: Ventures Africa
Uganda to deploy Suprema Live Scanners for 2016 Voter Registration
Source: PC Tech Magazine
A.N.C.’s Stature Wanes as Disenchantment Grows in South Africa
Source: New York Times
IGD appoints Africa expert as new president and CEO
Source: Devex
Africa World Documentary Film Festival screens at Missouri History Museum
Source: St. Louis American
Fighting rages in South Sudan, days after discovery of hundreds of bodies
Source: Washington Post
Oil and Gas: Ophir energy's exciting African campaign
Source: The Africa Report
Exclusive: Russia, China block Central African Republic blacklist at U.N.
Source: Reuters
NASA Catches Deforestation in the Act
Source: The Weather Channel
IMF: Sluggish South Africa Economy Slowing Region's Growth
Source: Wall Street Journal
‘Technology exists to lower Kenya’s money transfer costs'
Source: IT Web Africa
South Africa's Central Bank Warns of Capital Flight Risk
Source: Wall Street Journal
Source: Washington Post
Ethiopia thwarts Egypt by paying for Nile dam itself
Source: Al Arabiya
China's African Adventure
Source: Foreign Policy
U.N. Security Council members mulling South Sudan sanctions
Source: Reuters
GDP growth in Sub-Saharan Africa to reach 5.5 pct in 2014: IMF
Source: Shanghai Daily
AU pushes efforts to end conflicts on African continent
Source: Xinhua
Sub-Saharan Africa faces heightened risk of capital outflows: IMF
Source: Reuters
Africa's Richest Woman Plans To Increase Stake in Unitel
Source: Forbes
Africa’s Path to Prosperity
Source: New York Times
Handheld lab could diagnose malaria in 15 minutes
Source: mHealth News
Born Free USA publishes Africa's poaching list of shame
Source: eTurboNews
World Bank Approves $150m Grant For Education In Africa
Source: Ventures Africa
Uganda to deploy Suprema Live Scanners for 2016 Voter Registration
Source: PC Tech Magazine
A.N.C.’s Stature Wanes as Disenchantment Grows in South Africa
Source: New York Times
IGD appoints Africa expert as new president and CEO
Source: Devex
Africa World Documentary Film Festival screens at Missouri History Museum
Source: St. Louis American
Fighting rages in South Sudan, days after discovery of hundreds of bodies
Source: Washington Post
Oil and Gas: Ophir energy's exciting African campaign
Source: The Africa Report
Exclusive: Russia, China block Central African Republic blacklist at U.N.
Source: Reuters
NASA Catches Deforestation in the Act
Source: The Weather Channel
IMF: Sluggish South Africa Economy Slowing Region's Growth
Source: Wall Street Journal
‘Technology exists to lower Kenya’s money transfer costs'
Source: IT Web Africa
South Africa's Central Bank Warns of Capital Flight Risk
Source: Wall Street Journal
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 17 April 2014
International professor recounts history of physicians in Africa
Source: The Michigan Daily
Cuba and South Africa Mark 20th Anniversary of Political Links
Source: ACN
Scaling up agribusiness should be Africa’s next growth frontier
Source: BusinessReport
Sub-Saharan Africa hotels boom
Source: Business Day
Money Transfer: Are Africans getting ripped off?
Source: The Africa Report
Avoiding Africa's Oil Curse: What East Africa Can Learn From Past Booms
Source: Foreign Affairs
Foreign Firms Chase African Deals With New Facilities
Source: DefenseNews
Namibia: Africa's conservation success story
Source: Mother Nature Network
AFRICA INVESTMENT-Africa's hunger for data sends satellites into orbit
Source: Reuters
Total's Big Plans for Africa Will Provide Long-Term Growth
Source: The Motley Fool
Strässer: 'Human rights are also valid in Africa'
Source: Deutsche Welle
Brotherhood of Braai: How BBQ brings South Africans together
Source: CNN
Polio Hits Equatorial Guinea, Threatens Central Africa
Source: NPR
Boko Haram Kidnaps Nigerian School Girls
Source: Africa in Transition
Kenya bid for 2017 World Youth Athletics Championships
Source: Times of India
West African Ebola outbreak caused by new strain of disease: study
Source: Reuters
Protocols Agreed Between the EU and Gabon, Madagascar and the Seychelles
Source: The Fish Site
Kenyatta Warns Against Politicizing Security Operations
Source: Citizen News
The Troubled State of Freedom in Nigeria
Source: Freedom at Issue
Gabon: ICRC signs headquarters agreement with government
Source: ICRC
Obama Should Ensure Civil Society Has Key Role at Africa Leaders’ Summit
Source: Freedom House
Letter to President Obama on the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit
Source: Freedom House
Source: The Michigan Daily
Cuba and South Africa Mark 20th Anniversary of Political Links
Source: ACN
Scaling up agribusiness should be Africa’s next growth frontier
Source: BusinessReport
Sub-Saharan Africa hotels boom
Source: Business Day
Money Transfer: Are Africans getting ripped off?
Source: The Africa Report
Avoiding Africa's Oil Curse: What East Africa Can Learn From Past Booms
Source: Foreign Affairs
Foreign Firms Chase African Deals With New Facilities
Source: DefenseNews
Namibia: Africa's conservation success story
Source: Mother Nature Network
AFRICA INVESTMENT-Africa's hunger for data sends satellites into orbit
Source: Reuters
Total's Big Plans for Africa Will Provide Long-Term Growth
Source: The Motley Fool
Strässer: 'Human rights are also valid in Africa'
Source: Deutsche Welle
Brotherhood of Braai: How BBQ brings South Africans together
Source: CNN
Polio Hits Equatorial Guinea, Threatens Central Africa
Source: NPR
Boko Haram Kidnaps Nigerian School Girls
Source: Africa in Transition
Kenya bid for 2017 World Youth Athletics Championships
Source: Times of India
West African Ebola outbreak caused by new strain of disease: study
Source: Reuters
Protocols Agreed Between the EU and Gabon, Madagascar and the Seychelles
Source: The Fish Site
Kenyatta Warns Against Politicizing Security Operations
Source: Citizen News
The Troubled State of Freedom in Nigeria
Source: Freedom at Issue
Gabon: ICRC signs headquarters agreement with government
Source: ICRC
Obama Should Ensure Civil Society Has Key Role at Africa Leaders’ Summit
Source: Freedom House
Letter to President Obama on the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit
Source: Freedom House
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oil,
Seychelles,
South Africa,
sports,
Technology,
Tourism
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 15 April 2014
West African Ebola Outbreak May be Coming Under Control
Source: Nature World News
Carlyle closes Africa fund after raising nearly $700 million
Source: Reuters
Fourth Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic Cooperation Negotiations opens
Source: BusinessGhana
Why frontier markets are different from emerging markets
Source: Communities Digital News
Cameroonian newspaper editor jailed for defamation
Source: Committee to Protect Journalists
Portland biotech company awarded $3M to develop malaria drug
Source: Portland Business Journal
Rights of Somali refugees must [be] protected, Kenyan religious leaders say
Source: Catholic Sentinel
American “Quality” Press and Nigeria
Source: Africa in Transition
Why a broadband fibre-infrastructure boom awaits Africa
Source: IT Web Africa
World Vision Urges Countries to Support Landmark Child Rights Treaty Entering into Force Today
Source: The Christian Post
Ghana Navy, US Maritime Forces End Maritime Law Enforcement Operations
Source: BusinessGhana
24 foreign navies arrive Nigeria for maneuver
Source: Sun News Online
Source: Nature World News
Carlyle closes Africa fund after raising nearly $700 million
Source: Reuters
Fourth Ghana-Turkey Joint Trade and Economic Cooperation Negotiations opens
Source: BusinessGhana
Why frontier markets are different from emerging markets
Source: Communities Digital News
Cameroonian newspaper editor jailed for defamation
Source: Committee to Protect Journalists
Portland biotech company awarded $3M to develop malaria drug
Source: Portland Business Journal
Rights of Somali refugees must [be] protected, Kenyan religious leaders say
Source: Catholic Sentinel
American “Quality” Press and Nigeria
Source: Africa in Transition
Why a broadband fibre-infrastructure boom awaits Africa
Source: IT Web Africa
World Vision Urges Countries to Support Landmark Child Rights Treaty Entering into Force Today
Source: The Christian Post
Ghana Navy, US Maritime Forces End Maritime Law Enforcement Operations
Source: BusinessGhana
24 foreign navies arrive Nigeria for maneuver
Source: Sun News Online
Labels:
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Turkey
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Africa News Headlines for 8 April 2014
Telemedicine Connects UVa. to Uganda
Source: Charlottesville Newsplex
WB paints positive picture of sub-Saharan economies
Source: The Star
Interesting take on Zimbabwe’s Innovation hubs
Source: TechZim
€12 million for sustainable exploitation of the forest
Source: Gabonews
Uganda Delegation and UVA Talk Telemedicine
Source: NBC29
Gabon: Ground Zero for Forest Elephants
Source: National Geographic
8 Maps That Will Change the Way You Look at Africa
Source: Huffington Post
Pope Francis presses anti-AIDS chastity strategy in Africa
Source: AP
Experts Weekly: How Can Africa's Water and Sanitation Shortfall be Solved?
Source: Think Africa Press
Nigerian GDP Jumps 89% As Economists Add In Telecoms, Nollywood
Source: International Business Times
President Uhuru Kenyatta apologises to Rwanda for Kenya's failure to intervene during 1994 genocide
Source: Standard Digital
Museveni assures Rwanda of support
Source: New Vision
UNHCR 'concerned' over mass Kenya arrests
Source: BBC News
Source: Charlottesville Newsplex
WB paints positive picture of sub-Saharan economies
Source: The Star
Interesting take on Zimbabwe’s Innovation hubs
Source: TechZim
€12 million for sustainable exploitation of the forest
Source: Gabonews
Uganda Delegation and UVA Talk Telemedicine
Source: NBC29
Gabon: Ground Zero for Forest Elephants
Source: National Geographic
8 Maps That Will Change the Way You Look at Africa
Source: Huffington Post
Pope Francis presses anti-AIDS chastity strategy in Africa
Source: AP
Experts Weekly: How Can Africa's Water and Sanitation Shortfall be Solved?
Source: Think Africa Press
Nigerian GDP Jumps 89% As Economists Add In Telecoms, Nollywood
Source: International Business Times
President Uhuru Kenyatta apologises to Rwanda for Kenya's failure to intervene during 1994 genocide
Source: Standard Digital
Museveni assures Rwanda of support
Source: New Vision
UNHCR 'concerned' over mass Kenya arrests
Source: BBC News
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