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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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