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The African Union Special Summit on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has kicked off in Abuja, capital of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The theme of the summit is on Ownership, Accountability and Sustainability of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malar
By Naomi Schwarz Dakar 31 October 2007 The Economic Community of Central African States has named Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila to be its next head. Analysts say Mr. Kabila, who has been accused of human rights abuses and corru
A melon field is pictured at a farm in the village of Djilakh, 80km south of Dakar, Senegal on 22 Apr 2008 (file photo) African farmers are making more money producing organically grown crops for European markets, where demand for healthier food is g
In South Africa, about 50,000 football fans Sunday packed a stadium in Johannesburg to celebrate the opening of the Confederations Cup. Millions more also gathered in cafes, restaurants and homes to watch. Performers form flag of S. Africa during th
Young people in Africa are among the groups hurt most by the current economic downturn. Global financial problems usually have the greatest effect on the most vulnerable sectors of society and, given their limited access to resources, youth are among
Some African Constitutions Give Voice to Grass Roots, Disenfranchised Nigeria and Ethiopia have adopted federal systems that allow citizens to elect their own representatives at the state and local levels. The states also have their own courts and ca
African Sanctuaries Rescue Endangered Chimpanzees It's a typical day at Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Kenyas Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Two of its 41 residents are scrapping over food, while a third looks on and yelps in protest. Kenya is their ado
African Americans Reflect on Obama 2nd Inauguration Some Delta Sigma Theta sorority sisters are celebrating the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. Francine and Cynthia Blake from Ohio see great significance in the president's second term.
South Africa knocked out of tournament despite victory over France, but local fans vow to continue being excellent hosts Darren Taylor | Johannesburg, South Africa 23 June 2010 We are doing a fantastic job ...Why should we be bothered by some meaning
Mariama Diallo 28 April 2010 As South Africa prepares to host the first World Cup ever on the African continent, a group of South African women over 50 are playing in a local tournament, hoping to raise funds for an upcoming tournament in America - t
The South African organization, the Homecoming Revolution, hosts a job fair to lure London-based ex-patriots back to South Africa Tens of thousands of South Africans have made Britain their home over the past two decades, attracted by higher wages an
Invited African youth leaders shared ideas for change at the final event of their high-profile stay in Washington, 5 Aug 2010 More than 100 youth leaders from across Africa have wrapped up three days of high-profile, high-level meetings in Washington
WeakJobMarketHitsAfricanAmericansHard President Barack Obama is proposing several measures his administration says will create millions of jobs and stimulate the sluggish economy. The nation's high unemployment rate has hit minority groups in the Uni
Harlem Non-Profit Serves African Diaspora and Homeland NEW YORK New York City is home to hundreds of ethnic and immigrant groups from around the world, including Africans. But until recently, the African diaspora lacked a center dedicated to their ne
Coal Industry Blamed for West Virginia Chemical Spill 西维吉尼亚化学品泄漏与煤炭工业 There are new calls for increased oversight of the powerful chemical and coal industries in West Virginia following a major chemical spill that cut of
LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Staying with health care, we turn now to a new report on Alzheimer's disease. African-Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia compared to those who are white. NPR's Jon Hamilton r
A young African scholar, who has studied in China, is suggesting her China experience enables her to demystify China to African people. Hello everyone. My name is Wa Yuhua. I graduated from Peking University in 2017 and now work in South Africa. 25 y
By Cathy Majtenyi Foreign ministers gathered for the African Union's Peace and Security Council meeting in Addis Ababa are examining the deteriorating relations between Rwanda and the Democratic Repub
Several countries in Africa say they are increasing security at their airports following the Christmas Day bombing attempt on a US airliner by a Nigerian man. Other countries say they have no plans for upgrades, but are monitoring the situation. Scot
By Phuong Tran Nouadhibou, Mauritania 12 August 2007 According to U.N. estimates, young people account for more than 60-percent of the African population. The continent also has some of the world's highest unemployment rates, forcing thousands on dea