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- Myanmar (and China) Need the Odd Couple
(HuffingtonPost.com)
HuffingtonPost.com - When the tsunami hit parts of Asia and Africa in December 2004, President George W. Bush asked his predecessors, George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, to travel to the stricken region and bring relief and hope to the victims.
- Bush Begins Mideast Trip
Bowman report - Download (MP3) It is President Bush's second visit to the region this year. The five-day trip includes stops in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. VOA's Michael Bowman reports from the White House, where aides say the trip will be both
- "Prisoners to vote in Ghana"
Electoral Commission (EC) says the electoral officials will be assured of their security in the prisons in order to carry out the process. 'The commission is not against the right of prisoners to vote. Once the courts say we should go and set up
- Djibouti female genital cutting linked to poverty
In her speech at the launch of a five-yer national plan of action aimed at accelerating the abandonment of the deeply-rooted culture, Djibouti's First Lady, Mrs Kadra Mahmoud Haid, said there is a strong correlation between the high prevalence of FGM/C
- Burundi media worker killed
'Our thoughts are with Ndikumana's family, to whom justice must be rendered, and with Minani and those close to him, who must be traumatised,' said the Paris-based Raporters Without Borders. 'Letting killers go unpunished just encourages more violence.
- 500 killed in Sudan clash
The clash has also left 30 civilians dead and 200 others hospitalised for injuries. A raid on Omdurman, Khartoum's twin city across the River Nile, on Saturday had severed diplomatic relations between Sudan and Chad, with the former accusing the latter
- Africa fastest growing market in communication technology
Mr Hamadoun Tour who spoke at the opening of a major trade fair for the African telecommunications industry in the Egyptian capital on Monday, said the African information and communication technologies industry 'is an exciting place to be.' Mr Tour said
- Cape Town wins Oscar at the World Travel Awards
Durban - Cape Town has clinched an 'Oscar' award for its efforts towards being known as Africa's leading destination. The city received this honour during the prestigious World Travel Awards held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Convention Centre (ICC) in
- SAA committed to bring growth to Africa
Johannesburg - South Africa Airways has reiterated its commitment to growing its presence in Africa. SAA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Khaya Ngqula said Africa remained the main focus in terms of growth. Briefing members of the media at SAA's
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