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Albinos hunted for body parts in Burundi and Tanzania
Superstition has led to the killing of more than 60 albinos in Burundi and Tanzania. The Red Cross Red Crescent is backing government efforts to protect them, and defends their right to a life in dignity.As the... 
Burundi abolishes death penalty, criminalizes homosexuality
Barry Artiste Op/Ed Yeah, guess baby steps are better than nothing. But then considering this African Country for decades and decades continues to suckle on the generous Billion Dollar Teats of Western World Aid,... 
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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...
Somalia pirates mess up with Superflic Sarkozy, warning France
Don't mess up with the french president, when it comes to piracy. The ancient interior minister, famous for his security plans, stopped once the worker's union, that "pirated" a high speed vessel "NGV". The...
UN Aid plane reported missing in Congo
Some UN staffer involved in Congo mission are reportedly missing after their small plane disappeared on the way to Congo."A small plane believed to be carrying United Nations staffers did not land as scheduled on Monday in the Democratic Republic of Congo and officials were... 
Denmark 'happiest place on earth'
Time to get your emigration papers ready! Denmark is the place to be." Denmark 'happiest place on earth' ...
created by World_Groove | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...
50 Rebels Killed in Burundi Clashes, Army Says
VOA News is reporting that 50 rebel militants from the National Liberation Forces have been killed during clashes with government soldiers. "Burundi's military says it killed 50 members of a rebel group in...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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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...
Will elephants survive another ban on Ivory Trade?
Today, 11 African countries endorsed a 20-year ban on ivory trade at the 14th Conference of Parties to CITES held in Nairobi. Mali, Togo, Cote D'Ivoire, Burundi, Rwanda, Nigeria, Southern Sudan, Sierra... 
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"...
Kofi Annan's Legacy of Failure
"United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan delivered his swan song today at the Truman Presidential Library in Missouri.[1] It was a thinly veiled parting shot at U.S. foreign policy delivered by an embittered...
created by Edmund Jenks | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago
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