Chinese milk fears spread in Asia

The problem was first revealed two weeks ago, when milk powder from the Sanlu Group was found to contain melamine, an industrial chemical. At least 22 other companies have since become involved in the scandal and milk products made by the Yili, Mengniu and other groups have...

Fast Forward Podcast: The 2008 Legatum Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Award

"Show Notes:This podcast was recorded on Sunday, August 17, 2008.  The participants in the podcast were Alan McCormick, Managing Director of Legatum and Eric Kacou,  the OTF Group's Regional Director for Africa.  Here are a few points that I think highlight the...

Social Entrepreneurship: Tobias Sturmer, Artistic Director for Empowerment Works

"As part of our commitment to highlight social entrepreneurship in Africa, the Cheetah Index brings you this interview with Tobias Sturmer-Artistic Director of Empowerment Works Music.Before going into the interview here is an excerpt from Empowerment Works that describes...

Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq top index of weak states

"Somalia, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq are the four weakest states in the world, according to an index of fragile nations released by two U.S. think tanks on Tuesday. The Brookings Institution and the Center for Global Development ranked 141...

Congo conflict claims 5 million lives

I am pretty aware of what's going on in the world, as I know most people are at nowpublic, but to see the numbers sometimes really puts everything in perspective. "(CNN) -- Hopes are high that the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and armed groups can end a...

RI begins functioning as UN Security Council President

"Indonesian Permanent Representative to the UN Marty Natalegawa said Friday`s (Saturday`s in Indonesia) meeting was attended by 15 UNSC members. "Thank God, the working program was adopted without protracted debates. All delegates accepted it. They all gave their support when...

African Nations Score High-Speed Web Funding

This is the sort of boost that much of Africa needs, n my opinion: not handouts, but actual investments in scalable technologies and infrastructure that will enable residents to take control of their future. And we can all forgive the article below for the "lion's share"...