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2010-07-31: Headlines

Ethiopian News Journal: solomon: What the US Should Do About Eritrea 2010-07-31
In 2006, US-backed Ethiopia invaded Somalia and removed from power the Islamic Courts Union, which it perceived as a brewing threat. To the United States, it was another extension of the global war on terror and it openly backed the invasion, claiming that the Islamic Courts were harboring terrorists responsible for the bombing of US embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
Afrik-news: The African Union defies the International Criminal Court... 2010-07-31
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) together with its Sudanese member organizations, the African Center for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) and the Sudan Human Rights Monitor (SUHRIM), deeply regret the refusal of the African Union (AU) to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), as expressed at the 15th Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Kampala, Uganda, from 15 to 27 July 2010.
Reuters Africa: Sudan criticizes UN/AU force, sets travel controls 2010-07-31
Keywords: said on Saturday it would monitor travel by U.N./African Union peacekeepers in Darfur -- a day after the U.N.
Muncie Star Press: Faith Briefs 2010-07-31
Marcus Jackman, Muncie news broadcaster and general manager of WBST-FM, will speak at the 9:30 a.m. Sunday school class at Friends Memorial Church, 418 W. Adams St.
American Chronicle: Teenager Craig debuts against Netherlands 2010-07-31
CRAIG Young will make his Ireland debut in the Intercontinental Cup match against the Netherlands at Rathmines next month. | The former Bready, now Sussex-contracted opening bowler has been given the chance to stake his place in the absence of Boyd Rankin, who is unavailable for both the match at Rathmines and the two one- day games to follow at Clontarf.
AngolaPress: Angola Press - Angop - Africa - News - Luanda : Divided by the Colours of a New Constitution 2010-07-31
Less than three years after a closely fought presidential election plunged Kenya into widespread violence and displaced thousands, the country is bracing itself for another crucial and equally divisive ballot, this time on a new constitution. | "There is sufficient justification for people to be afraid, mainly because of hate messages and leaflets asking some communities to leave certain areas,"
Citizen: Who do you think should be South Africas new coach 2010-07-31
French sensation Christophe Lemaitre completed the sprint double at the European Championships on Friday by powering to victory in the 200 metres just two days after his 100m triumph. | With success in the shorter distance already under his belt, the 200m had appeared the easier event for the 20-year-old, who has shown no fear in Barcelona.
Africasia: Canada offers help in Sudanese referendum 2010-07-31
New African (en FranÁais) | New African Woman (Français) | African Business (en FranÁais) | African Banker (en FranÁais) | Canada, whose province of Quebec had a referendum on independence, has offered Sudan assistance in organizing a plebiscite about the future of its restive southern region, the government announced.
African Press Agency: Africa has human, material resources to develop science : World Bank 2010-07-31
APA, Abuja (Nigeria) | Africa has the human and material resources to develop science to a point it can be regarded as a great continent, the Managing Director of the World Bank, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Friday in Abuja. | Okonjo-Iweala, a former Minister of Finance in Nigeria, spoke at a lecture organised by the African University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Afrik-news: Decisions of the 15th AU summit 2010-07-31
On the Theme of the Summit: ?Maternal, infant and child Health and Development in Africa? adopted actions to be undertaken in various Member State, in particular the actions aimed at attaining the MDGs 4, 5 and 6, including the launching of CARMMA, mobilisation of adequate resources for integrated health programmes up to 15%
Accra Daily Mail: Administrator: UN OFFICIAL STRESSES VALUE OF PREVENTIVE DIPLOMACY IN CONFLICT SOLVING 2010-07-31
Preventive diplomacy and mediation are an effective means of resolving crises across the world, the top United Nations political official said today, adding that the Organization is increasingly resorting to the use of diplomacy to defuse tensions before they escalate into conflict.
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TechShout!: Opera Mini hits one billion served per day benchmark 2010-07-31
The Opera Mini browser seems to have garnered a huge fan base among internet users since its January 2006 worldwide release. We do have statistical evidence on which to prop up that statement. Opera Software has totted up the number of people served by the Opera Mini browser on July 25 to read at one billion users. | This gives the browser rightful entry into the ‚Äòone billion served per day club'.

2010-07-30: Headlines

FPRD: Oprah Book Club endorses Africas Best Stories 2010-07-30
Africa€™s best stories is a collection of the very best short stories written by Africa€™s best and finest writers. Some of the writers featured in the anthology include Nobel Prize laureate, Wole Soyinka, Orange Prize winner, Chimamanda Adichie, Caine Prize finalists, Sefi Atta, Chika Unigwe, EC Osondu, and Duchess Lilian Koki among several other budding writers.
Business Report: SA farmers unaware of Zim import curbs 2010-07-30
South African agricultural associations have expressed ignorance to recent reports that Zimbabwe is planning to curb agricultural imports to protect its local producers.
Reuters Africa: S.Africas Absa falls after profit warning 2010-07-30
Keywords: hares of South Africa's Absa Group fell nearly 2 percent in early trade on Friday after the bank said it expects lower first-half profit, hit by slack demand for loans.
Macauhub: | Mondi Says It Will Post `Considerably Higher' First-Half Operating Profit 2010-07-30
Mondi Ltd., Europe€™s largest maker of office paper, said it expects to report €œconsiderably higher€ operating profit for the year€™s first six months. | Basic underlying earnings will be in the range of 17 euro cents to 22 cents per share, compared with 8.3 cents a year earlier, the Johannesburg-based company said today in a statement. That excludes €œspecial items,€ Mondi said.
Trading Markets: Research and Markets: A Strategic Analysis of South Africa's Ferrochrome and Manganese Mining Industry 2010-07-30
Research and Markets (http:/ / www.researchandmarkets.com/ research/ 232341/ a_strategic_analys) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "A Strategic Analysis of South Africa's Ferrochrome and Manganese Mining Industry" to their offering. | The growing global demand for steel in the past decade has resulted in a dramatic increase in the demand for ferrochrome and other chrome based products.
Radio Dabanga: UNAMID pilot found after disappearance three days earlier 2010-07-30
The African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) confirmed late Thursday that a Russian pilot, previously unaccounted for following an incident Monday, was located and returned yesterday evening to UNAMID€™s base in Nyala, South Darfur. | The pilot had been reported missing after his aircraft landed in an undesignated area on 26 July and was met by unidentified hostile elements, the UN Mission stated.
allafrica.com: Rwanda: Tumaine Unfazed By First Leg Defeat 2010-07-30
20 football captain Tumaine Ntamuhanga does not doubt for one second that the Junior Wasps will knock out Congo Brazzaville in the return leg of the 2011 Africa Youth Championship. | The Congolese march into next weekend's return leg as overwhelming favourites after Saturday's convincing 2-0 victory in Brazzaville.
Capital FM: Numbers at Kenyan airline soar 2010-07-30
The joint United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched search operations for the missing pilot of the Russian MI-8 helicopter who was on the service of UNAMID in Darfur. | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday clarified further that the MI-8 helicopter with a Russian crew was flying along the El Fasher (North Darfur)-Abeche (Chad)
Bloomberg: TNS Research Says 68% of Kenyans to Favor New Constitution in Referendum 2010-07-30
Kenyans will vote in favor of a new constitution in an Aug. 4 referendum by a 68-to-25 margin, according to a public opinion survey released today by TNS Research International. | Ninety-five percent of registered voters said they will vote in the forthcoming referendum, Geoffrey Kimani, research director at TNS Research International, told reporters today in Nairobi, the capital. The poll found that 3 percent won€™t vote.
Al-Ahram Weekly: Gamal Nkrumah: Back to Africa 2010-07-30
The leaders assembled for the African Union summit in Kampala were sidetracked by the fight against terrorism but Egypt employed the occasion to revive traditional ties with the continent, writes Gamal Nkruma...
Africa Science News Service: Somali communities urged to promote breastfeeding 2010-07-30
Keywords: id=STAR direction="left" | Create New Subscription. | The page you are trying to access is available on subscription bases only. Please, Login or register to get one of the folowing subscriptions. | In Kenya , 250 people are infected with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, but the Ministry of Health has not yet started administering the costly treatment.
Capital FM: Kenyan Minister loses MPs seat 2010-07-30
The joint United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched search operations for the missing pilot of the Russian MI-8 helicopter who was on the service of UNAMID in Darfur. | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday clarified further that the MI-8 helicopter with a Russian crew was flying along the El Fasher (North Darfur)-Abeche (Chad)
Bloomberg: Mondi of South Africa Says it Expects to Post First-Half Profit Per Share 2010-07-30
Mondi Ltd., Europe€™s largest maker of office paper, said it expects to report €œconsiderably higher€ operating profit for the year€™s first six months. | Basic underlying earnings will be in the range of 17 euro cents to 22 cents per share, compared with 8.3 cents a year earlier, the Johannesburg-based company said today in a statement. That excludes €œspecial items,€ Mondi said.
Pretoria News: Sport in brief 2010-07-30
The joint United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched search operations for the missing pilot of the Russian MI-8 helicopter who was on the service of UNAMID in Darfur. | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday clarified further that the MI-8 helicopter with a Russian crew was flying along the El Fasher (North Darfur)-Abeche (Chad)
African Press Agency: UNAMID launches joint search for missing Russian pilot in Darfur 2010-07-30
The joint United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has launched search operations for the missing pilot of the Russian MI-8 helicopter who was on the service of UNAMID in Darfur. | The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday clarified further that the MI-8 helicopter with a Russian crew was flying along the El Fasher (North Darfur)-Abeche (Chad)
PR-USA.net: Heritage Oil Announces the Completion of the Sale of Its Ugandan Interests 2010-07-30
At least 140 passengers died when an overcrowded ferry hit a sandbank and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), a local official said Thursday. | Previous reports put the death toll at about 130. | The accident happened Wednesday on the Kasai River, a stretch of the Congo River in the DR Congo's western Bandundu province.
Mail Guardian Online: New rumbles in the jungle as hip-hop meets rumba 2010-07-30
Without a doubt, one of Africa's finest pop moments in 2010 comes from young Congolese MC Baloji.
Xinhua: At least 140 killed in DR Congo ferry accident 2010-07-30
At least 140 passengers died when an overcrowded ferry hit a sandbank and capsized in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), a local official said Thursday. | Previous reports put the death toll at about 130. | The accident happened Wednesday on the Kasai River, a stretch of the Congo River in the DR Congo's western Bandundu province.
Gallup.com: Few Sub-Saharan Africans Aware of Local Microfinance Options 2010-07-30
Residents in sub-Saharan African countries report a wide range of awareness about the availability of microfinance lending in their communities, suggesting these institutions remain locally inaccessible to many who would benefit most from using them. Malawians (65%) and Ugandans (63%) are the most likely to say they are aware of these institutions in their communities, while respondents from Ivory Coast (18%)
The Africa Report: S.Africas Investec Q1 net income up 11 pct 2010-07-30
July 30, 2010, 8:50 am JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African investment bank and asset manager Investec said on Friday first-quarter net operating income rose by 11 percent, as strength in its U...
ReliefWeb: UNHCR SOMALIA BRIEFING SHEET July 2010 2010-07-30
Source: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Somalia is the country generating the highest number of refugees in the world, after Afghanistan and Iraq. As of the end of July 2010 there were 600,484 Somali refugees, mainly hosted in Kenya, Yemen, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Tanzania and Uganda and 1.4 million Somalis internally displaced within the country, settled mainly in the South-Central region.
allafrica.com: Africa: New Leaders, Tools Can Transform Fight Against Malaria 2010-07-30
The just-concluded African Union (AU) meeting will be remembered for its courage. Just a few weeks after a devastating terrorist attack in Kampala, the AU still convened in Uganda's capital city to tackle our most urgent priorities. | With the attacks still on our minds and just a few days to hold discussions, it was inspiring to see that heads of state made time for meetings of the recently formed African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

2010-07-29: Headlines

Reuters Africa: S.Africa credit grows in June, still seen weak 2010-07-29
Keywords: bolstering the case for another cut in interest rates. | percent year-on-year from 1.4 percent previously. | when it kept rates steady. | "It's still quite (a) weak (number), it's not strong growth. | previous cuts to have an impact before cutting some more. | indebted and not feeling confident enough to borrow more. | Powered by Reuters AlertNet."
Uganda Media Centre: AU to Beef Security in Somalia 2010-07-29
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Bloomberg: KenolKobil Stock Climbs Most in Two Weeks After Reporting Return to Profit 2010-07-29
KenolKobil Ltd. , a Kenyan fuel retailer with operations in seven African countries, climbed the most in two weeks after reported it returned to profit in the first half.
WRIC: Definition of piracy at center of Va. hearing 2010-07-29
Keywords: he government is scheduled to make its case that six Somali nationals accused in an attack on a U.S. Navy ship committed piracy. | That argument is a central point to be argued Thursday before a judge in Norfolk. Several other defense motions will also be heard. | The six defendants are accused in the April 10 armed assault on the USS Ashland.
Trading Markets: DJ PRECIOUS METALS HIGHLIGHTS: Top Stories Of The Day 2010-07-29
PowerRating) second-quarter profit more than doubled on record gold prices and higher production, though the results fell shy of market expectations. | SYDNEY -(Dow Jones)- Aquarius Platinum Ltd.'s (AQP.AU) share of platinum production rose 7% to 110,474 troy ounces in the fourth quarter, the company said Thursday. | SYDNEY (Dow Jones)--Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. (KCN.AU)
Financial Times: China marks latest Africa deal in style 2010-07-29
Keywords: beyondbrics, from the Financial Times, brings news and comment from more than 40 emerging economies, headed by China, India, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, Indonesia and South Africa. We cover politics and economics, finance and business - everything that makes markets move.
Sudan Tribune: Zakie: Sudan E. Equatoria women parliamentarians caucus formed 2010-07-29
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The Citizen Daily: Zakie: Seif predicts 52pc will vote yes 2010-07-29
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The Citizen Daily: Zakie: Salim to head Cwealth team to Rwanda 2010-07-29
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News24: Pirates release Turkish ship 2010-07-29
Pirates release Turkish ship: News24: Africa: News. Somali pirates have released a Turkish-owned cargo ship and its crew of 19 people nearly four months after seizing the vessel, a company lawyer says.
NewsTime: S.Africa coal trading $89.50/T 2010-07-29
NewsTime : Business : S.Africa coal trading $89.50/T : Reuters are reporting on Thursday that the prices for prompt coal cargoes delivered into Europe and FOB South Africa's Richards Bay fell by around 50 ..
Informante: Administrator: Dandee centrally locates with Namibia for the regions market 2010-07-29
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Reuters Africa: S.Africa mine workers down tools at Northam mine 2010-07-29
Keywords: outh Africa's National Mineworkers Union (NUM) said on Thursday that more than 5,000 workers downed tools at Northam Platinum mine over mine deaths last week.
The Citizen Daily: Zakie: Move to promote business 2010-07-29
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Bloomberg: South Africa Bond Yields Decline to 2 1/2-Year Low on Rate-Cut Speculation 2010-07-29
South African bonds gained, reducing yields to the lowest in almost 2 1/2 years, after a lower-than- expected increase in household borrowing raised speculation the central bank may have room to lower its key interest rate.
The Daily Maverick: To potential SA police whistleblowers: look how well it turned out for the Russian guy 2010-07-29
In November 2009, a Russian policeman by the name of Aleksei Aleksandrovich Dymovsky uploaded a video to Youtube in which he blew the whistle on the endemic corruption surrounding him. Seems his life is better for it, which may get some local cops thinking…
Business Report: SOUTH AFRICA Rand consolidating around 7.30/$ mark 2010-07-29
The rand remained above 7.30 against the greenback in early trade, as the currency consolidated around that key level.
co.ug: Haggae Matsiko: | The Independent Uncensored News Views And Analysis | 2010-07-29
The Independent - Uncensored News Views and Analysis:Breaking news, Uganda News , Kampala, Politics, intelligence Reports, sports, Features, Uganda Talks: The Independent's current affairs blo...
Reuters Africa: Chinas Chinalco, Chalco formalise Africa JV with Rio Tinto 2010-07-29
Keywords: as it moves to diversify beyond its core aluminium business. | joint venture in Guinea to begin production within five years. | the project. Chinalco holds a stake of around 9 percent in Rio. | two years for 44.65 percent stake in the venture. | important issues", according to announcements in both markets. | Powered by Reuters AlertNet."
Reuters Africa: S.Africa rand firms vs dollar despite weak credit data 2010-07-29
Keywords: outh Africa's rand was firmer against the dollar on Thursday, shrugging off weak credit demand data that backed the case for another interest rate cut to help the struggling economy.
Marco Island Sun Times: Camp Mackle to take a voyage to Africa this week 2010-07-29
Keywords: level3:"NavigationMenuLevel3Div" | window.yahooBuzzBadgeType= 'text'; | To continue on the park's summer's adventure of cultural exploration, this is Africa Week for Camp Mackle campers. | Scheduled guests will be representatives from Shy Wolf Sanctuary and the Critter Man Show. | Last week, Camp Mackle headed to Greece, where campers participated in the 2010 Camp Mackle Summer Olympic Games.
RadioandMusic.com: UNESCO supported AMARC workshop for African community radios 2010-07-29
MUMBAI: €œCommunity Radios in African Human Development: Strengthening Networks, Empowering Women and Improving Content€ was the title of the workshop that took place last week in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event was organized by the AMARC Africa Bureau and funded by UNESCO€™s Windhoek Office.
ISRIA: UN 2010-07-29
The following is a near-verbatim transcript of today’s noon briefing by Martin Nesirky, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.Good afternoon, everybody.**Secretary-General’s Trip to JapanThe Secretary-General is planning to visit Japan next week. In Tokyo, his first stop, the Secretary-General plans to hold meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan and Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada.
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Good News: Preteen church campers sew little dresses for girl in Africa 2010-07-29
Keywords: hen Ruby Jackson thinks of Africa, she hears singing.

2010-07-27: Headlines

ISRIA: Sudan 2010-07-27
The Egyptian national carrier ’Egypt Air’ will begin flying to the South Sudanese capital town of Juba staring August 6th according to a news report.The independent Al-Tayar newspaper quoted an official at ’Egypt Air’ in Khartoum a saying that there will be two flights a day through Khartoum every week on Wednesdays through Fridays.
The Africa Report: S.Africas rand holds firm vs dollar, futures edge up 2010-07-27
July 27, 2010, 9:30 am JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's rand touched a 3-month high against the dollar on Tuesday and looked set to hold its ground, helped by firmer stocks and speculation o...
allafrica.com: Africa: Oil Production 2010-07-27
IN the wake of perceived threat to Nigeria place in crude oil production on the African continent from emerging African oil producing countries, the council chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigerian Chapter has dismissed the challenge to the country's continued dominance, noting that the development only serves to inspire greater effort in-country.
AltAssets: Actis banks on card payments in Africa with latest acquisition 2010-07-27
IN the wake of perceived threat to Nigeria place in crude oil production on the African continent from emerging African oil producing countries, the council chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigerian Chapter has dismissed the challenge to the country's continued dominance, noting that the development only serves to inspire greater effort in-country.
Times and Transcript: Games turn page on new chapter of citys history 2010-07-27
Many journalists before me have claimed to witness the exact moment in time when a city or civilization lost its innocence or passed through some kind of door to a higher level of existence. Usually it happens as the result of some tragic event or disaster.
Manila Bulletin: Tilapia gains popularity abroad 2010-07-27
PILI, Camarines Sur (PNA) — There are several good reasons why fishery authorities have been encouraging fishermen in Bicol Region or even in the whole country to raise more "tilapia" (scientific name – tilapia nituka) preferably through aquaculture. | Tilapia is now officially considered the Filipino poor man's fish replacing "galungggong" (roundscad)
The Independent: Opposition women threaten demos to draw AU attention 2010-07-27
Mourjan Marinas IGY, the luxury developer and manager of marinas and yachting destinations based in Dubai, has allied with the Moroccan investment firm Libra Capital to start the master plan for an exclusive waterfront project in the southwest of Morocco including hotels, golf courses, retail and dining outlets, and a marina with a substantial number of berths for mega yachts.
Bikya Masr: Riviera waterfront project in Morocco 2010-07-27
Mourjan Marinas IGY, the luxury developer and manager of marinas and yachting destinations based in Dubai, has allied with the Moroccan investment firm Libra Capital to start the master plan for an exclusive waterfront project in the southwest of Morocco including hotels, golf courses, retail and dining outlets, and a marina with a substantial number of berths for mega yachts.
Africa Science News Service: Experts say Africa is now Poised for Major Expansion of Food Production 2010-07-27
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Hudson New York: Aymenn Jawad: What to do about Somalia? 2010-07-27
The recent, horrific bombings in Uganda, carried out by the Somali jihadist group Al-Shabaab, on its own admission, should draw attention to the regional threat to East Africa emanating from Somalia. The group declared in February 2010 that the
ClashMusic.com: Africa Express Hit Spain 2010-07-27
IN the wake of perceived threat to Nigeria place in crude oil production on the African continent from emerging African oil producing countries, the council chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Nigerian Chapter has dismissed the challenge to the country's continued dominance, noting that the development only serves to inspire greater effort in-country.
Africa Science News Service: Women now take center stage of African agricultural research, development 2010-07-27
Keywords: id=STAR direction="left" | Create New Subscription. | The page you are trying to access is available on subscription bases only. Please, Login or register to get one of the folowing subscriptions. | Conservation efforts in this region of Africa have been dominated by its charismatic species
Tom Wilt News: Kenya Tanzania Guided Safari Trips 2010-07-27
Kenya Travel, Tanzania safari, Uganda and Rwanda are the most excellent places in the world to see wildlife and birds in their natural great quantity. | Plan your Kenya Game safari Tour, Tanzania safari, Uganda safari and Rwanda safari or a day tour from Mombasa and Nairobi to the most beautiful and exciting areas in East Africa.
allafrica.com: West Africa: Ecowas Accepts Blames for Regional Tragedies 2010-07-27
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has accepted responsibility for loss of lives and property in the sub-region saying it was caused by a lack of comprehensive emergency mechanism to peace support operations during military incursions among member states. | ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Gender, Ms.