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Côte d'Ivoire
Politics

Mediator sees time run out for Côte d'Ivoire

afrol News, 19 January - Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the AU mediator for Côte d'Ivoire, left the country noting ex-President Laurent Gbagbo was breaking promises and that time was "running out". But he managed to get Ghana to support military action.

Morocco | Western Sahara
Society | Human rights

Moroccan report confirms "killing of 352 Saharawis"

afrol News, 19 January - The Royal Advisory Council for Human Rights (CCDH) of Morocco in a unique report confirms the killing of 352 "disappeared" Saharawis from 1958 to 1992. Out of these, over 200 died in military bases and secret detention centres, including children.

Djibouti
Politics | Economy - Development

Djibouti desperate for energy investors

afrol News, 19 January - With power consumption steadily rising, also through new businesses opening in Djibouti, electricity production remains erratic and causes increased outages. Government desperately seeks investors, new documentation reveals.

Kenya
Agriculture - Nutrition

Kenya drought could create 5 million needy

afrol News, 19 January - Already, 1.6 million Kenyans are receiving food aid to compensate for drought and poor harvests. Government however warns the number could skyrocket to 5 million within a few months, as rains have kept failing.

Gabon
Society | Environment - Nature

Gabon officials seize chimpanzee body parts

afrol News, 19 January - Wildlife officers in Gabon have arrested five men accused of possessing illegal animal products, including those of endangered species. As there are traditions of bushmeat consumption in Gabon, the arrests signal a stricter law enforcement.

Tunisia
Politics | Society

Little faith in Tunisian opposition

afrol News, 18 January - A US Embassy cable from 2006 discussed the possible replacement of Tunisia's Dictator Zine El-Abedine Ben Ali. It left little faith in the opposition but in many ways foresaw PM Mohammed Ghannouchi's attempt to consolidate the ruling party's power and who will attempt to gain power.

Africa
Economy - Development

Stronger African growth expected in 2011-12

afrol News, 18 January - The World Bank foresees economic growth continuing to be strong in Africa this and next year; probably even stronger. Investments in infrastructure are paying off and African raw materials are more demanded than ever on global markets.

Côte d'Ivoire | West Africa
Politics

Military intervention in Côte d'Ivoire could near

afrol News, 18 January - West Africa's ECOWAS has threatened a military intervention in Côte d'Ivoire to oust defeated President Laurent Gbagbo, but the regional body is split. Also a firmer action by the UN peacekeeping mission is controversial.

Seychelles
Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development

Record tourist arrival numbers in Seychelles

afrol News, 18 January - Seychelles set a new record for arrivals in 2010 with 174,529 visitors. This is the highest number of visitors ever recorded during a year on the tropical islands and is some 17,000 higher than in 2009.

Tunisia
Society | Politics

Who will rule Tunisia?

afrol News, 17 January - In Tunisia, the revolution goes on and the protesters are determined to sweep the entire ancien régime out of government offices. But organised democratic opposition parties are weak and split, while the military forces may be waiting for their chance.

East Africa
Economy - Development

Hurry to implement East African single currency

afrol News, 17 January - The five states making up the East African Community (EAC) are in a hurry to prepare for their common currency, which according to plans is to be introduced already next year. Experts now see how they can fast-track the process.

Sudan
Politics

South Sudan referendum "a success"

afrol News, 17 January - Both the UN and international election observers hail last week's referendum on independence in South Sudan as a success. Meanwhile, the counting of the ballots has already started in Juba.

Madagascar
Society | Environment - Nature

Madagascar illegal logging continues

afrol News, 17 January - Since Madagascar's 2009 coup, illegal logging of precious rosewood in the island's protected forests has exploded. A promise by coup President Andry Rajoelina to act to stop this logging has not been held, environmentalists say.

Tunisia
Politics

Popular revolution successful in Tunisia

afrol News, 14 January - The massive popular protests against the regime of Tunisian dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali have been successful. This evening, President Ben Ali fled the country and handed over powers to Prime Minister Mohammed Ghannouchi.

Sudan
Economy - Development | Politics | Human rights

What will the new South Sudan become?

afrol News, 14 January - As the South Sudan independence referendum has reached its 60 percent turnout threshold and secession becomes likely, key open questions become pressing. The issues include borders, the economy, debts, democracy and human rights.

Africa
Economy - Development

Africa "to see rise in investments"

afrol News, 14 January - IMF analysts hold that foreign direct investment, particularly from Africa's new trading partners in Asia, will "strengthen and demand for African bonds is set to increase."

Tunisia
Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development

Tunisia tourism industry badly hit by revolt

afrol News, 14 January - While most Tunisians celebrate the victory of the people in ousting Dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the country's key tourism industry sees a large negative impact from the riots and revolution. Tourists are already being evacuated from Tunisia.

Senegal
Science - Education

Slow progress for literacy in Senegal

afrol News, 14 January - Still, more than half of Senegalese adults are illiterate, new data show. Despite massive investments in literacy programmes since 1990, progress is only slow. Limited funding and quick population growth makes the task difficult.

South Africa | Zimbabwe
Society

Zimbabweans in SA get extended deadline

afrol News, 14 January - Up to 1.3 million Zimbabweans living in South Africa risked deportation during the coming weeks, many because Harare authorities did not have the capacity to provide them with passports. Now, they are given a new five months to apply for a legal status.

Tunisia
Politics | Society | Human rights

Tunisia dictator seriously challenged

afrol News, 13 January - President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, ruling Tunisia since 1987, for the first time faces a serious challenge to his authoritarian power as demonstrators defy the curfew and hit back at the police.


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