Thursday, 15 September 2011

What makes the iHub work?

I often get asked what the iHub is, what happens here, and why it has worked. Often followed by the question of whether or not this model could work elsewhere in Africa. Here are my thoughts on the matter. The iHub is Nairobi’s nerve center for technology; a place where we can grab coffee, create [...]

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Wednesday, 14 September 2011

Libya profile

Provides an overview of Libya, including key events and facts about this major oil producer ruled by Colonel Gaddafi for 42 years.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13754897

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Missile strikes building in Libyan compound where Gaddafi lives

A missile struck a building on Sunday night in the compound in Tripoli where Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi lives, fueling the rage that has erupted among his supporters since U.N.-mandated airstrikes began on Saturday.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/20/AR2011032004581.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Libyan rebels launch offensive; coalition continues pounding Gaddafi's forces

Despite the airstrikes, Gaddafi's forces were digging in outside Ajdabiya, which straddles highways that go north to Benghazi and east across the desert to Tobruk.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/21/AR2011032101758.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Libyans brace for Gaddafi offensive in rebel stronghold of Benghazi

The rebel stronghold braces for a major offensive by the Libyan leader's loyalists, a battle that most expected to be fierce, bloody and likely to decide the fate of the month-old populist rebellion against Gaddafi's 41-year grip on the country.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031704479.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Nigeria: Military Gives Ex-Militants Seven Days Ultimatum to Surrender Arms

The Joint Military Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta region has issued a seven-day ultimatum to all those in possession of illegal arms in the region to surrender them or face the law. JTF spokesman Lt.-Col. Timothy Antigha said in a statement in Yenagoa that those in possession of such illegal fire arms have up till Sept. 18 to surrender them.

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JokkoLabs Senegal

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Sao Tome and Principe profile

Provides an overview of Sao Tome and Principe, including key events and facts about this oil-rich island nation - one of Africa's smallest states.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14093493

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Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Obama demands pull-back of Libyan troops; Tripoli declares cease-fire

President demands Libyan government move beyond cease-fire declaration and withdraw troops from cities captured by rebels or face "military action."

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/17/AR2011031703070.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Zekaryas Solomo - Designer

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South Africa working to help Aristide return, says US should discuss any objections with Haiti

PRETORIA, South Africa - South Africa is helping ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide return to his homeland from exile in Pretoria, and any problems Washington has with that should be taken up with Haiti, the deputy foreign minister said Tuesday.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/15/AR2011031501216.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Ghana: Standard of Education Falls in Ho

The Ho Municipal Monitory Officer of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mr. Eli Adjeyi, has expressed concern over the inability of most parents to help promote the education of their wards at the basic level of education in the Municipality, which has resulted in the poor academic performance of children in schools in the area.

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The Lede Blog: Latest Update: Lede Blogger Departs Times

This is not a live blog, but it is my final post as a blogger for The Times.

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Nigeria: Agric Minister Says High Yield Realisable By 2015

BUMPER agricultural yield is realisable by 2015 with the adequate research in the agricultural sector.

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Ceuta, Melilla profile

An overview

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Monday, 12 September 2011

Malawi country profile

Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Malawi

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13864367

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Mali profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13881370

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Guinea-Bissau profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13443186

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Nigeria: Investment Funds - Aganga Shifts Focus to Ops, Others

The latest revelation that Minister of Trade and Investment, Olusegun Aganga, is shopping for funds from private investors and other unique sources to revive the nation's ailing economy opens new vistas for private sector-led economy, Jonathan Olajide writes.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109121165.html

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Sunday, 11 September 2011

Zimbabwe: Payment of IMF Arrears Rated 'Poor'

ZIMBABWE remains indebted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) despite government's commitment to settle its arrears, according to new information from the global lender.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201109120020.html

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Latest developments in Arab political unrest stretching from North Africa to Persian Gulf

Latest developments in the unrest sweeping the Arab world from North Africa to the Persian Gulf:

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The Pirates of Somalia - By Jay Bahadur - Book Review

At great personal risk, a Canadian journalist explores the rise of modern piracy.

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Church in chaos

How Zimbabwe's Anglicans have split into political factions

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14842380

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U.S. actions in Libya may speak louder than words

Secretary of State Clinton's assertion that the United States "did not lead" is belied by the large role the United States played in launching an UN-sanctioned strikes on Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's military capabilities. U.S. warships fired more than 110 Tomahawk missiles into Libyan territory

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Egypt's Interior Ministry building set on fire during police protest

The fire, during a protest by police officers, underscored an abiding concern by many Egyptians that the revolution has weakened law enforcement.

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Saturday, 10 September 2011

Police raid headquarters of the prime minister's party in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe - Officials say police have raided the headquarters of the political party of Zimbabwe's prime minister and arrested three staff members.

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Somalia, Wobbly on Ground, Seeks Control of Its Airspace

The country hopes to collect millions of dollars in flyover fees if it regains authority over traffic in its airspace, which the United Nations has controlled since 1996.

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Zanzibar

An overview

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Djenn�, Mali, Chafes at Unesco Preservation Rules

Residents of Djenn�, Mali, a Unesco World Heritage site, complain that the guidelines to maintain that designation are too restrictive.

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London teacher made Somalia's deputy PM

A north London support teacher resigns after being offered the post of deputy prime minister of Somalia.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/uk-england-london-14853043

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Sectarian clashes in Egypt challenge revolutionary idealism

With security still scant, violence in Cairo between Muslims and Christians raises the prospect of a deepening sectarian divide.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030904546.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Friday, 9 September 2011

Ghana: Oh, These Volta Lake Disasters!

The boat disaster on the Volta Lake on Tuesday, which apparently claimed most of the lives on the boat, is one too many on the lake. Anytime there is such a disaster, authorities resolve to be more vigilant. But lives continue to be lost.

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Enyeama apologises for bust-up

Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama apologises to Nigerians for last week's spat with coach Samson Siasia.

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/sport2/hi/football/14857554.stm

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13 die in sectarian violence in Cairo

CAIRO - Thirteen people died in overnight clashes between Christians and Muslims in the worst outbreak of sectarian violence in Egypt since last month's ouster of president Hosni Mubarak, officials reported Wednesday.

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Clinton, top US visitor since uprising, pressing Egypt's temporary leaders to stick to reform

CAIRO - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was pressing Egypt's transitional leaders Tuesday to follow through on pledges for democratic reform after the ouster of the country's longtime autocratic president in a popular revolt.

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At least 50 African Union peacekeepers dead in Somalia clashes

About 50 African Union peacekeepers have died in clashes with militants linked to al-Qaeda over the past two weeks.

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Poll: Conditional support for Libya no-fly zone

Most Americans say they support U.S. participation in a no-fly zone over Libya as a way to neutralize Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi's air force, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/14/AR2011031402196.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Tuesday, 6 September 2011

Obama offers tempered support for Libya rebels

President Obama on Friday offered only tempered support for Libya's rebels and played down the feasibility of Western military intervention to aid their cause, raising questions about how far he is willing to go to help fulfill his declaration last week that Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi "must le...

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Algeria

An overview

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14118852

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Cicely Wolters: An unabashed advocate for the Peace Corps

FEDERAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK | A former Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua and now desk officer for Morocco and Jordan at headquarters in Washington, D.C., Cicely Wolters has watched as the Internet and cellphones have transformed the experiences of volunteers worldwide.

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Monday, 5 September 2011

Africa?s small merchants and payments

I’ve been pondering small business, payments and incentives quite a bit recently. Partly because of the web startups I’ve been seeing crop up locally, partly due to the inefficiencies in the system, and also because I’m a bit of a merchant at heart. Specifically, I think that small business in Africa will bring a major [...]

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Saturday, 3 September 2011

Obama visits Brazil with Libya on his mind

With a crisis in Libya competing for his time, President Obama stuck to the agenda of his state tour of Brazil, arriving Sunday morning in a once-notorious slum that Brazilian officials now hold up as a symbol of a rejuvenated country.

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During Chile visit, Obama defends Libya military action

During a visit to Chile, President Obama on Monday defended his decision to deploy the U.S. military in Libya.

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Robert Mugabe?s Backers Push for Vote in Zimbabwe

With no credible successor to unite the quarrelsome factions that threaten to splinter the country?s ruling party, Zimbabwe hurtles into another violent political season.

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Obama's story resonates in racially diverse Brazil

President Obama's story - the humble beginnings and the rise to prominence and power - is familiar to Brazilians. And so is his race, which has struck a chord in a country with the world's second-largest black population, after Nigeria.

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Zambia

Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Zambia.

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U.S., Europe considering naval operations to deliver humanitarian aid to Libya

The United States and its European allies are considering the use of naval assets to deliver humanitarian aid to Libya and to block arms shipments to the government of Moammar Gaddafi, even as they weigh the legality of imposing a no-fly zone without United Nations authorization, according to U.S...

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Critics say Egypt getting crash course in constitutional confusion

CAIRO - If it's true that Egypt pulled off a so-called Facebook revolution, then the nation is about to confront a status change in its relationship with democracy: "It's complicated." Very.

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Thursday, 1 September 2011

Sao Tome and Principe

Provides an overview of Sao Tome and Principe, including key events and facts about this oil-rich island nation - one of Africa's smallest states.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14093493

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The Saturday Profile: South African Goes From Never a Sip to Vineyard Fame

Ntsiki Biyela left her village in Zululand to become one of South Africa?s few black winemakers in a white-dominated industry, accumulating awards along the way.

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On Libya, Obama willing to let allies take the lead

President Obama is content to let other nations publicly lead the search for solutions to the Libyan conflict, his advisers say, a stance that reflects the more humble tone he has sought to bring to U.S. foreign policy but one that also opens him to criticism that he is a weak leader.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905672.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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