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Togo Opposition: Election Rigged, Promises Protests
Togo's main opposition party says it will contest results announced by the electoral commission that indicate the country's president has won re-election.
New HIV/AIDS Research Agenda to Better Respond to Women and Children
About 30 years into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, a new strategy is being launched to better respond to the needs of women and children.
Sectarian Violence Leaves Hundreds Dead in Nigeria
Nigeria's acting President Goodluck Jonathan is due to meet with security chiefs to discuss the recent clashes involving Muslim herders and Christian villagers that killed hundreds of people near the central city of Jos.
Smoking has Immediate, Adverse Effects on the Body
The World Health Organization calls tobacco the leading cause of preventable death in the world. In December, the WHO launched a campaign against cigarette smoking in Africa, saying a rapidly growing population is creating “larger and more accessible markets” on the continent for tobacco companies.
Candidate Slaying in Northern Ethiopia Stirs Calls for an Inquiry
The stabbing death of an opposition candidate in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is raising new calls for an inquiry and an easing of 2009 repressive legislation that critics say is restraining political activity in the weeks leading up to this year's 23 May general elections.
Nigeria Making Progress on Power Transfer, Says Analyst
Nigerian President Umaru Yar’Adua’s return home last week has rekindled the question of who is in charge of governing Africa’s most populous country.
Liberia's Northern Lofa County is Returning to Normal, Says Regional Leader
The superintendent of the northern Liberian region of Lofa County says the situation in the city of Voinjama is returning to normal after last Friday’s violent clashes between Moslem and Christians left many people wounded and some Christian churches burned to the ground.
Somali Official Condemns Insurgent Threat to WFP
An official of Somalia’s Transitional Federal Government says the administration categorically condemns al-Shabab’s threats after the hard-line Islamist group ordered the World Food Program (WFP) to halt its operations and leave the country.
Nigeria's Presidential Spokesman Denies Leadership Rift
Nigeria's ailing President Umaru Yar'Adua discreetly returned to the country on Wednesday, prompting concerns of a powder struggle in Africa's most populous nation.
US, Britain Back Nigeria's Acting Leader
The United States and Britain are offering support to Nigeria's acting president, Goodluck Jonathan, after the unexpected return of Nigeria's ailing leader prompted concerns of a possible power struggle.
Liberia's Independent Media Face a Slew of Libel Lawsuits
Libel lawsuits against the independent media in Liberia are on the rise with some huge financial penalties.
ECOWAS Official Tells Niger Junta ‘Deeds not Words’
An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has cautiously welcomed a decision by members of Niger’s new military junta not to participate in a yet to be organized democratic election.
Obama Administration Called on to Expand Treatment for Neglected Diseases
The Obama Administration is being asked to expand the Global Health Initiative to treat more so-called neglected diseases.
Nigeria Senate Sets Time Limit for President's Absence
The Nigeria senate has adopted a amendment to the constitution setting a time limit for presidents to formally notify the parliament of their inability to perform their duties.
Paris Club Agrees to Billion-Dollar Debt Relief for DRC
The Paris Club of creditor nations has agreed to restructure the external debt of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Rwandan Officer Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Genocide
A United Nations war crimes court sentenced a former Rwandan officer to 25 years in prison Thursday for his role in the 1994 genocide.
Togo Opposition Leader Says His Party Will go it Alone in March Election
With Togo’s presidential election a week from this Thursday, a leading opposition figure said he has no knowledge of a five-party coalition to challenge incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe.
Nigerian President Returns Home
Nigerian officials say President Umaru Yar'Adua has returned to the country after spending three months in a Saudi hospital.
Niger Opposition Leader Says Ex-President Tandja Should Face Treason Charges
A leading member of Niger’s opposition coalition says the group will soon meet the new military junta after it Tuesday named Mahamadou Danda as Prime Minister in a transitional government.
Sarkozy Seeks Stronger French-African Ties
French President Nicolas Sarkozy heads Wednesday to Gabon and Rwanda in an effort to boost the French presence on the African continent and to seal renewed diplomatic ties with Kigali.
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