Democracy
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Rwanda 2008 Polls: A Mockery of Democracy? |
| It is time for the world to pause and rethink Rwanda’s destiny... |
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America Needs Obama |
| It is time the black man woke up from his deep slumber and took the mantle of things within his reach without fear, favor, and apologies.... |
Development
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DENI: Putting Africans on the Driver's Seat |
| Millions of Africans have the potential to benefit from DENI in terms of personal prosperity and economic freedom.... |
Commentary
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Mbeki’s Exit: a New Dawn for Africa? |
| Will this be like Gorbachev’s kaput perestroika for ANC, that will usher in division in the party so as to weaken country’s solidarity? Much remains to be seen.... |
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Africa: Images and Perceptions of a Continent |
| The world knows very little about the African continent and her people; and the little they know is clouded by prejudice, ignorance, and racism.... |
Finance and Banking
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Microfinance: Key to Achieving MDGs |
| The success of micro-finance in Africa will require joint efforts by the governments, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders.... |
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Does the EU Want America to Fall? |
| A giant rift in monetary policy has left the U.S. and the rest of the West deeply divided. Is the European Union setting itself up to replace the U.S.?... |
News Round Up
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Africa: A Growth Opportunity to the Airline Industry |
| Africa has become a business travel hub that may attract major international airlines... |
Events
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The 6th Africa Resource Bank Meeting – ARB 2008 |
| Less than 40 days to Africa’s first citizens’ discussion on minerals, oil corporate Social Responsibility at the 6th ARB... |
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Economic Crisis: How Africa Can Help |
| The EMRC International Africa Finance & Investment Forum will focus on the latest investment and financing opportunities on the African continent.... |
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IREN Intra – Africa Students Exchange Program |
| The program targets university 2nd year students with a desire for self development, passion for community development and with strong leadership drive.... |
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Kenya in Singapore for SIFE World Cup 2008 |
| ‘Postbank is proud to be associated with SIFE Kenya and will continue to support young entrepreneurs,' said Nyambura Koigi, MD Postbank.... |
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IREN Intra- East Africa Farmer Exchange Program |
| Phase 1 of this program will target farmers from East, West and Central Kenya... |
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IREN Director to Discuss African Culture |
| The roundtable will involve exchanging views, experiences and best practices; identifying challenges and constraints in promoting African Culture and effective cooperation among cultural institutions and the AU.... |
Agriculture
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Biotechnology: Which Way for Africa? |
| The absence of an African consensus and strategic approaches to address emerging biotechnology issues has allowed different interest groups to exploit the uncertainty in policymaking, regardless of what may be the objective situation for Africa.... |
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Small Scale Farmers: Key to Africa's Future |
| What the small scale farmer requires is a facilitator model that can make him relate to other industry players as an equal partner.... |
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Rural Agricultural Trade shows Can Benefit Poor Farmers |
| Rural agricultural trade shows can help farmers form strong networks, through which they can share ideas, acquire training and information relevant to high quality and quantity production in the sector.... |
Report
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High Corruption Linked to Humanitarian Disasters |
| Corruption in low-income countries amounts to an “ongoing humanitarian disaster.”... |
Announcement
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FREE downloads on Agricultural Product Stewardship |
| Good farming practices and effective crop protection are imperative in a world where environmental sustainability is part of global economic and social well-being.... |
Press Statement
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EAC Common Market Protocol Take Shape As Bujumbura Talks Wind Up |
| High level delegates break deadlock over rights of residence and establishment... |
