Features
- Nigeria/Ethiopia
Nigerian experts to assist Ethiopian civil service
Nigeria is to deploy three experts to Addis Ababa to provide technical assistance in capacity development to Ethiopian civil service, according to a Momorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last month in Badagry near Lagos, between the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) and the Ethiopian Civil Service College (ECSC).2 June 2005 - Toye Olori - Nigeria
Mediators appointed to reconcile Shell and Ogboni
The Nigerian government has appointed independent mediators to end a dispute between transnational Royal Dutch/Shell and the local Ogoni community, which forced the oil giant to suspend some of its operations in the oil-rich Niger Delta 13 years ago.2 June 2005 - IRIN - Zimbabwe
Taxi drivers roped-in to boost tourism
Faced with a declining tourism industry, stakeholders solicit help from taxi drivers.1 June 2005 - IRIN - Malawi
Top UN officials see for themselves
The Un officials recently came face to face with hunger in the midst of HIV/AIDS.30 May 2005 - IRIN - Sudan
FAO appeals for more funds
As a measure to support the peace process in Sudan, FAO has appealed for more funds to support agricultural relief and rehabilitation operations.26 May 2005 - FAO - NEPAD
The uncertain future
African Development Bank is worried about the success of NEPAD due to low private investment according to the Bank's interim Vice-President for Operations, Mrs Zainab El Bakri.25 May 2005 - John Oyuke - Benin
Rape, kidnappings, abuse continue a month after disputed poll: refugees
Following the April election of Faure Gnassingbe as president, Togo has known no peace. Thousands of people have so fled the country to escape from violence and other forms of abuse.25 May 2005 - IRIN - Eritrea
Widespread food shortages
A major food shortage looms in the country following persistent drought.24 May 2005 - IRIN - Ghana
Single battle-plan to hit both TB and HIV/AIDS
With tuberculosis (TB) sharply on the rise in Ghana, the local health authorities believe joint programmes to stamp out HIV/AIDS and TB may be the answer.
20 May 2005 - IRIN - Togo
Opposition Agree to Attend Reconciliation Summit With Gnassingbe in Abuja
Political violence in Togo has so far resulted to the killing of over 700 people and 24,0000 others seeking refuge in the neighbouring countries. Now the opposition wants to meet the president for reconciliation and possible inclusion to the government of national unity.17 May 2005 - Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) - Sudan
Thousands Flee Food Shortages And Ugandan Rebel Attacks in the South
Northern Uganda and Southern Sudan have become synonymous with insecurity. Since January this year, thousands of people have fled the region due to regular attacks by the Lords Resistance Army and scarcity of food.17 May 2005 - Integrated Regional Information Network (IRIN) - Muritania
AIDS "caravan of hope" travels river valley to break taboos
Innitiatives to communicate HIV/AIDS related issues for behaviour change is not always an easy task. It is a major challange especially in conservative communities where the pandemic is consindered a taboo.12 May 2005 - IRIN - Ethiopia
Political dissent quashed
For more than a decade, the ruling Oromo Democratic Peoples' Organization has punished dissenters and intimidated others. A new HRW report highlights the repression of freedom of expression and calls on the Ethiopian government to take immediate action to end the deeply entrenched systemic patterns of human rights violations.12 May 2005 - Human Rights Watch - Kenya
At last, funding for political parties
Political parties are set to benefit from funding by a Dutch initiated programme in East and Southern Africa.12 May 2005 - Fred Oluoch - Uganda
Third term bid irks donors
President Yoweri Museveni’s third term bid has strained relations between him and the western world.12 May 2005 - Evelyn Kiapi Matsamura