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Politics | Agriculture - Nutrition Swazi govt tried to underreport hunger afrol News - Swaziland is one of very few African countries where hunger has become more widespread during the last decades, new evidence shows. But Swazi authorities tried to manipulate data to the UN, saying the opposite. |
Politics Zimbabwe war of appointments afrol News - President Robert Mugabe is accused of a rush of illegal appointments to Zimbabwean embassies, governor posts and other prominent positions to party followers and family members. The MDC struggles to reverse the appointments. |
Economy - Development South Africa in scramble for Egypt oil afrol News - South Africa is set to explore more opportunities in Africa's oil-rich countries, with government planning to use President Jacob Zuma's visit to Egypt later this month to discuss possible future oil deals. |
Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development Angola is Africa's fastest growing destination afrol News - Throughout 2009, Angola saw an increase in tourist arrivals of 55 percent, mostly from Europe. The impact of the booming tourism industry in the country led to the creation of 134,000 new jobs. |
Politics Chiefs, army, farmers "plotting Mugabe victory" afrol News / The Zimbabwean - Traditional chiefs, new farmers and senior army commanders are expected to meet Friday, at an army barrack in Harare, to plan how to secure President Robert Mugabe's grip on power after the expected 2011 elections despite short party funds. |
Politics Botswana backs down on Zim sanctions demand afrol News - During his current visit to South Africa, Botswana's President Seretse Khama Ian Khama announced his support for the lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe. Botswana was the only neighbour demanding sanctions. |
Politics | Human rights Neighbours lose patience with Swaziland afrol News - In South Africa, the disgust with Swaziland's totalitarian King Mswati III is spreading. A trade union-led campaign to condemn and isolate the Swazi regime is now getting wider support, including from the Church and the ruling ANC. |
Culture - Arts | Environment - Nature Botswana independence festivities moved by rare birds afrol News - For the 44th time, Batswana citizens this week celebrated their independence. Also in Maun, close to the Okavango Delta, traditions were upheld - although they had to be moved to protect a rare bird. |
Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development SA airports now offer e-booking afrol News - Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and various airlines in the country have introduced a new system that allows passengers to make flight bookings online or on their mobile phones. |
Politics Zuma asks EU to lift Zim sanctions afrol News - South African President Jacob Zuma in Brussels today urged the European Union (EU) to lift sanctions against Zimbabwe. Otherwise, Zimbabwe's democratic transition would remain slow. |
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