Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Sep 23, 2009
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Spam surge drives net crime spree Sep 23, 2009
Death for Tanzania albino killers. Brown move to cut UK nuclear subs. (Yahoo News -- Spam & Junk Email)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Sep 23, 2009
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Terracotta army's new UK formation Sep 23, 2009
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Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Sep 23, 2009
" Last year only 89 deaths were recorded. But the disease can never be fully eradicated without neighbouring countries also jacking up their malaria control programmes. This led to the creation of the Lubombo Spatial Development Initiative, backed by the Global Fund to Fight HIV/Aids, Malaria and TB, which has led to an 83% and 67% drop in malaria cases in Swaziland and Mozambique respectively. South Africa is also providing resources and technical training to Zimbabwe's southern Matabeleland... (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Search site aims to rival Google Sep 23, 2009
Death for Tanzania albino killers. Your pictures: Sydney dust storm. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Gates charity pledges Africa rabies cash Sep 22, 2009
The money will be spent on vaccinations for dogs in Tanzania, Kwa Zulu Natal in South Africa and in the Visayas archipelago of the Philippines ... Dr Sarah Cleaveland and several colleagues from Glasgow University conducted research in Tanzania which paved the way for the programme ... Dr Sarah Cleaveland will oversee the vaccination programme between Glasgow and Tanzania. (BBC News -- Africa)
Timeline: Al-Qaeda Sep 11, 2009
31 March 2008 - The US charges a Guantanamo Bay detainee with war crimes for the 1998 attack on the US embassy in Tanzania ... 7 August 1998 - More than 220 people are killed when lorries laden with bombs drove into the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania ... The Tanzania and Kenya bombings were almost simultaneous. (BBC News -- Americas)
`Princess Corps' Shakes Up Male-Dominated World Sep 9, 2009
Its currently in 54th place, behind Moldova and Tanzania. Thats even more abysmal when you consider Japans size in the world economy. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Southern Africa: SADC Agrees to Convene Special Summit On Zimbabwe Sep 9, 2009
The SADC group comprises Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Namibia, the DR Congo, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Madagascar was suspended because of current political upheaval. (allAfrica.com)
News flash: GOP condemns extremist views, coarse rhetoric Sep 6, 2009
This was not just another intercept: Bin Laden had declared war on the United States, his organization had bombed our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and the NSA had good reason to suspect that he was plotting more attacks ... This was not just another intercept: Bin Laden had declared war on the United States, his organization had bombed our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, and the NSA had good reason to suspect that he was plotting more attacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Down from the mount, and nudging Mr 'Don't Know' Aug 19, 2009
Mr Hockey recently turned off his mobile phone and repaired to the top of a mountain in Tanzania for a week, which is not classic usurper behaviour. The word is that when Mr Hockey came down off the mountain and checked his emails, he groaned and mumbled something about going back up again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Health Care Reform: A Pissed-Off Nation Aug 18, 2009
Health Care Reform Redux: A Pissed-Off Nation. Tuesday, August 18, 2009. (Slate)
Tanzania: Keep Off Zanzibar Voters Roll, Donors Told Aug 16, 2009
com: Tanzania: Keep Off Zanzibar Voters Roll, Donors Told (Page 1 of 1) ... Tanzania: Keep Off Zanzibar Voters Roll, Donors Told ... Zanzibar Zanzibar yesterday told the European Union (EU) and the United States (US) to stop interfering in Tanzania's internal affairs. (allAfrica.com)
Tanzania: Voter Registration Flawed, Says Donors Aug 15, 2009
com: Tanzania: Voter Registration Flawed, Says Donors (Page 1 of 1) ... Tanzania: Voter Registration Flawed, Says Donors ... The EU heads of mission Tanzania signed the joint donors' statement. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: Ethio-Scandinavian Beauty, Fashion Expo to Be Held Here Aug 14, 2009
"This is the first time in the history of the Miss Scandinavia beauty contest that the girls will visit Africa, several other countries in Africa like: South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania were also on the short list to host this event, but Ethiopia was selected having considered the close and historic close ties between the two countries." The main fashion show will take place in Ethiopia on or just before the Ethiopian New year and the final election of Miss Scandinavia 2009 will take place at the... (allAfrica.com)
Tanzania: Graft - Government Fares Poorly Aug 12, 2009
com: Tanzania: Graft - Government Fares Poorly (Page 1 of 1) ... Tanzania: Graft - Government Fares Poorly ... Most Tanzanians approve of measures taken by the Government against corruption, a report by an independent research organisation released yesterday says. (allAfrica.com)
Clinton to hold key Somalia talks Aug 6, 2009
Before Thursday's meeting, she will honour the victims of the August 1998 attacks on the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, in a wreath-laying ceremony in Nairobi. It [al-Shabab] poses a threat to Kenya, poses a threat to the stability of Africa and beyond. (BBC News -- Africa)
Va., N.Y. Vie to Prosecute 9/11 Cases Aug 5, 2009
Ghailani, a Tanzanian, pleaded not guilty to charges that he helped plan the embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, which killed 224 people, including 12 Americans. The transfer generated little opposition in New York. (CBS News -- US)
Rwandan refugees pushed to return to a home they consider unsafe Jul 31, 2009
Fifty thousand Burundian refugees in Tanzania were scheduled to head home in June, following a decision to close a major refugee camp. But that deadline has now been extended after the refugees resisted. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Skip Gates Speaks Jul 22, 2009
That the DNA says we come from Tanzania. That we invented things from the stop lights to the clothes dryer. (Slate)
Tanzania: Analysts See Oil Debate As the Tip of an Iceberg Jul 21, 2009
com: Tanzania: Analysts See Oil Debate As the Tip of an Iceberg (Page 1 of 1) ... Tanzania: Analysts See Oil Debate As the Tip of an Iceberg ... In the wake of an intense debate, described by some critics as a "debacle", on whether or not Zanzibar's oil should be a Union matter, analysts have shown concern that there is the likelihood the issue could weaken the cherished unity of the United Republic of Tanzania citizenry. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: The State is Back, Announces Unctad Jul 18, 2009
"Tanzania and Uganda have set up an institution for aid management policies where people themselves look at aid effectiveness," Gore explained. "Domestic arrangements are quite successful in ensuring that aid is used more effectively for national development purposes.". (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Zimbabwe Has 'Potential for Change' - Says Top U.S. Congressman in Wide-Ranging Interview [interview] Jul 18, 2009
Countries like Ghana and Tanzania should be singled out for greening, particularly alternative energy technology for automobiles and electricity because they can't afford to pay the high petrol bills confronting them. Author: richerson88 Mon Apr 13 19:40:54 2009. (allAfrica.com)
Question Time: Trisha Goddard joins the panel tonight in Colchester Jul 16, 2009
She was born in London, and grew up in the UK and Tanzania, before emigrating to Australia in the 1980s. There she began her career as a television presenter, fronting shows as diverse as the children's programme Play School and ABC's 7:30 Report, on which she was the first black anchorwoman on Australian TV.. (BBC News -- UK)
Why does Palin bother progressives so much? Jul 16, 2009
" WTC1, Cole, Bosnia, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia..... ". cross1242 wrote on Jul 15, 2009 4:04 PM:" "xdfred" @ Jul 15, 2009 1:44 PM to "timbrackett" who said he was just laid off responded, "Good. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kenya: State Has Until Sept 30 to Set Up Tribunal Jul 11, 2009
The chairman was addressing a press conference at the Whitesands Beach hotel where the ICJ is holding a workshop for its officials drawn from the region with representatives from Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of Congo and Southern Sudan. The ICJ judgment is based on statements of the agreement he availed to the media, requiring the government to provide the ICC with, among other things, "a report on the current status of investigations and prosecutions arising out of... (allAfrica.com)
Tanzania: Over 30 Percent of Budget Eaten By Corrupt Officials, Says President Jul 11, 2009
com: Tanzania: Over 30 Percent of Budget Eaten By Corrupt Officials, Says President (Page 1 of 1) ... Tanzania: Over 30 Percent of Budget Eaten By Corrupt Officials, Says President ... Most Active Stories: Tanzania. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Why Annan Acted on Post-Polls Violence Jul 11, 2009
The African Union mandated the personalities, including former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa, former Mozambique First Lady Graca Machel, led by Mr Annan to mediate talks between ODM and PNU to end post-election violence. Mr Annan chaired the National Dialogue and Reconciliation Committee, which was formed following an agreement between President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga to help achieve sustainable peace, stability and justice through the rule of law and respect for human... (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Govt Cornered Jul 10, 2009
He summoned the other members of the panel of Eminent African Personalities, Mr Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania and Ms Gra;a Machel of South Africa and they decided to hand over the list of suspects to the International Criminal Court. His "communication" on Thursday caught everyone by surprise and threw the government into a panic. (allAfrica.com)
Obama Interview on Trip To Ghana Jul 9, 2009
We've had [President] Kikwete from Tanzania in my office ... You've seen some very good work by the administration in Tanzania focusing on how to deliver concrete services to the people, and wherever folks want to help themselves, we want to be there as a partner. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Where rich countries are buying farmland Jul 9, 2009
Saudi Arabia has cut several deals, most recently in Tanzania ... According to data compiled by the US-based International Food Policy Research Institute, Saudi Arabia has concluded a string of agreements in recent months, most recently approaching Tanzania in April to lease a 500,000-hectare (1 ... Chinese corporations have sought a succession of arrangements to make use of land in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
G8: Does world need new rules on food security? Jul 9, 2009
China, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia appear to be at the forefront of the movement, targeting land in countries like Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and Tanzania, but also in Asian countries like Cambodia and the Philippines. "It's accelerating very rapidly, because all countries seem to be suddenly realizing that international markets will be less and less reliable and stable in the future, so they seek to insure themselves by either buying land abroad or encouraging their investors to... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Kuwait protest for women's rights Jul 8, 2009
Haresh Keswani, Tanzania. The government has run a rare campaign on state-run television and radio to win public support for the bill, as conservative opponents stage near-daily protests. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
East Africa customs union boosted Jul 7, 2009
The union is intended to boost economic cooperation between the newcomers and the EAC's other members - Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It is also seen as another step towards a possible future political federation. (BBC News -- Africa)
Indago shareholder plans shake-up Jul 7, 2009
GoldLink said in a statement on Tuesday that the nominees believed Indago's Nyanzaga gold project in Tanzania "has potential and needs experienced gold people to extract full value". It also said it did not believe Indago's board were the best people to run the company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ex-minister jailed for genocide Jun 23, 2009
The international tribunal - which sits in Tanzania - is due to complete its work by the end of this year, but has asked for more time. In his 2005 indictment, Kalimanzira was accused of luring thousands of Tutsi civilians to take refuge at Kabuye Hill in Ndora commune. (BBC News -- Africa)
Tanzania: Govt to Audit All Party Finances Jun 23, 2009
com: Tanzania: Now Dar to Audit Political Parties (Page 1 of 1). Tanzania: Now Dar to Audit Political Parties ... Nairobi Tanzania is to audit the finances of all political parties in the country, including the ruling party, in order to prevent dirty money and money laundering tainting the next general election, slated for October 2010. (allAfrica.com)
Somalia seeks urgent foreign military aid Jun 21, 2009
The United States, which in the past has launched air strikes targeting suspected al-Qaida members in Somalia, accuses al-Shabab of harboring terrorists who allegedly blew up U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998. A surge in violence in May, which diplomats said was a major push by the insurgents to force the government out of its Mogadishu strongholds, killed nearly 200 civilians. (Time.com)
After 16 years of war, Burundi rebels start new lives Jun 19, 2009
For Burundi, a tiny country of 8 million people wedged between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, this is a moment of hope ... Complicating these issues is a major influx of returnees: hundreds of thousands of Burundians who sought refuge in neighboring Tanzania during the 1993 fighting and tens of thousands more who fled in 1972 ... Nearly 400,000 Burundians have been repatriated from Tanzania since 2002. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Political Grapevine Jun 16, 2009
The first Gitmo detainee brought to the U.S., Ahmed Ghailani, will face charges for bombing U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya. He will be prosecuted in the federal court system in a lower Manhattan the trial began today and Ghailani has requested to keep his military lawyers. (Fox News)
Africa means business Jun 16, 2009
In fact, as a result of foreign interest and the other factors listed (greater sophistication in the financial markets and the expansion of economies on the supply side), the IMF says that a select group of countries Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia are now stable enough to rank as emerging markets. South Africas contribution to the continent cannot be underrated. (iAfrica.com)
Africa pioneers mobile bank push Jun 16, 2009
That service has now expanded to include Tanzania and Afghanistan with plans to launch in India, Egypt and South Africa. Safaricom, East Africa's biggest mobile operator, said it expected M-Pesa to generate a profit this year. (BBC News -- Business)
Facebook Swahili version launched Jun 16, 2009
The bulk of Swahili-speakers live in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, parts of the Horn of Africa, Malawi, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean islands. Facebook already exists in some 50 language versions. (BBC News -- Technology)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Jun 3, 2009
" Last year only 89 deaths were recorded. But the disease can never be fully eradicated without neighbouring countries also jacking up their malaria control programmes. This led to the creation of the Lubombo Spatial Development Initiative, backed by the Global Fund to Fight HIV/Aids, Malaria and TB, which has led to an 83% and 67% drop in malaria cases in Swaziland and Mozambique respectively. South Africa is also providing resources and technical training to Zimbabwe's southern Matabeleland... (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Why U.S. is boosting ties with Africa, by official May 26, 2009
Carson said: "High-level engagement has already started" between the Obama administration and Africa with the President's proposed visit to Ghana in July and last week's talks in the White House between him and the visiting President of Tanzania, Jakaya Kikwete ... " The statement said Obama expressed his appreciation for the close bilateral relationship the United States shares with Tanzania, adding that he was ready working with other partners in the African region to tackle the problems... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Islamist offensive ruins the West's plan for Somalia May 18, 2009
That would be a devastating blow to US counter-terrorism and anti-piracy efforts in East Africa, where Al Qaeda operatives bombed the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998. American intelligence officials accuse the rebels' spiritual leader, Sheik Hassan Dahir Aweys, of helping to shelter suspects in those attacks, and since 2007 US forces have launched airstrikes at terrorist targets in Somalia. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Going bananas May 13, 2009
In some of the continent's biggest banana-producing countries like Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi, more than 80% of current energy needs are met from burning wood. This has a very damaging impact on the environment leading to deforestation which contributes to climate change. (BBC News -- Science)
South Africa: President Zuma - Once Upon an Inauguration May 12, 2009
Nigeria was among the notable front line states that included Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique which fought for the liberation of South Africa from the clutches of apartheid. Understandably, Abuja was the first point of call in Mandela's historic global appreciation tours in the 90s. (allAfrica.com)
Got Mother's Day flowers? Ethiopia does, but few are buying. May 11, 2009
On bad days, the flower auction houses of Amsterdam where the majority of stems from Kenya, Ethiopia, Namibia, and Tanzania vie for buyers have reported dips of up to 40 percent. Four farms have already filed for bankruptcy out of 85 while at least half of the remainder are operating at a loss. (Christian Science Monitor)
Invest Kshs 174.8 Million (U.S.$ 2.2 Million) to Promote Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in Kenya May 7, 2009
The financial package for K-rep is similar to packages recently approved by the Bank for Access Bank of Tanzania, Advans Congo, Liberia and AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria in that its financial support includes technical assistance for capacity building, thereby strengthening the sustainability of the project. The project's key development outcomes consist of job creation and access to finance for the poor. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Statement by Johnnie Carson at Confirmation Hearing Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Apr 30, 2009
I was a part of that generation inspired by the now famous words of President John F. Kennedy "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." I began my overseas experience in Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer in Tanzania, where I lived and taught in a small village for three years. I entered the Foreign Service shortly after my Peace Corps tour ended. (allAfrica.com)
East Africa: Leaders Sign Protocol for Common Market Apr 30, 2009
Arusha The five presidents of the East African Community, comprising Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, yesterday agreed to have the protocol on the common market signed before the end of this year ... Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete, in particular, had insisted that national governments should decide on land ownership ... All land in Tanzania is public land. (allAfrica.com)
African roots Apr 28, 2009
Grammy award-winning banjo player Bela Fleck travelled to The Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Uganda and Tanzania to find out, recording an album and documentary film with the musicians he met along the way. The film, Throw Down Your Heart, is released on 24 April. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
World Bank demands poverty action Apr 28, 2009
Her comments came after the IMF said on Sunday that it would consider a request from Tanzania for additional financial support to help it cope with the impact of the global financial crisis. How much Tanzania has asked for has not been announced. (BBC News -- Africa)
South Africa: More Than 300 International Observers to Oversee Electoral Processes Apr 18, 2009
Observer of the African Union in the United Republic of Tanzania Omar Mussa told BuaNews that there should be no reason why South Africa cannot conduct free and fair elections. Mr Mussa, who arrived in South Africa on Tuesday, will be based in Bloemfontein until he leaves the country on 25 April. (allAfrica.com)
US universities expand in the Middle East Apr 14, 2009
Possible future locations include Brazil, Argentina, India, and Tanzania. "The center is really a hub with bridges throughout the Middle East," says Safwan Masri, director of the new center here and a Columbia Business School faculty member for the past two decades. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Freed hostages arrive in France Apr 13, 2009
However, it also emerged that the families on board the yacht, which was reported to be heading down to Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, were urged not to travel through the Gulf of Aden. We have got rid of the television and everything that seemed superfluous to concentrate on what is essential. (BBC News -- Europe)
Burundi: 'Forgotten And Unseen' On the Edges of the City Apr 11, 2009
"Some of us returned from Rwanda in 1993 after the election of Melchior Ndadaye [Burundi's first democratically elected president], others from Tanzania and [Democratic Republic of] Congo," Olive Bararusesa, one of the site leaders, told IRIN.. She said others were internally displaced from various provinces of Burundi. (allAfrica.com)
Ghanaians in Houston Hold First Ever Ghana Unity Summit. Apr 4, 2009
About 40 Ghanaians and others from Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania gathered in Houston last week for a first ever Ghana Unity Summit moderated by Houston Chronicle reporter Jemimah Noonoo whose Ghanaian father and Liberian mother raised her in Chicago, Illinois ... Tanzanian Engineer Alfred Ukanga kicked off the Peer Comparisons phase of the discussion with his countrys best kept secret: the phrase, Where are you from ... is almost never asked among Tanzanians. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Role of Journalism in the Development of Ghana Mar 22, 2009
Article six of the Ghana Journalist Association Code of Conduct states 'A journalist should not originate material which encourages discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, colour, creed, gender or sexual orientation". Like wise the Natonal Media Commission hand out on broadcasting standards states, "Broadcast programmes should avoid all indecency and incitement to ethnic, religious or sectional hatred and disaffection". There have been several instances elsewhere in which irresponsible... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Madagascar: African Union Suspends New Govt Over 'Coup' Mar 21, 2009
Is there any election that is free and fair apart from Tanzania ,Ghana and Botswana ... Is there any election that is free and fair apart from Tanzania ,Ghana and Botswana. (allAfrica.com)
Bkt Selambau: PKR fields entrepreneur S. Manikumar Mar 20, 2009
Manikumar had previously worked as a marketing consultant for companies in Thailand and Tanzania. He also has experience in oil palm and vehicle trading. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Africa: Obasanjo Grilled on DR Congo, Corruption At Home Mar 20, 2009
The Secretary General of the United Nations himself was at that summit, leaders of the AU were at that summit, and that summit took certain decisions, one to confirm my appointment not only as special envoy of the Secretary General but also as the facilitator and mediator for the great lakes region and the AU and also for former president of Tanzania, Benjamin Nkapa. Are you in favour of the joint military operation of the Congolese army and the Rwandan army working together to try to using the... (allAfrica.com)
S&P cuts Ghana outlook as Africa ratings Mar 17, 2009
Tanzania and Zambia, both of which had intended to get their first sovereign ratings in what analysts saw as a first step towards issuing their own Eurobonds, have also suspended such plans, hurt by the global financial crisis. The head of the African Development Bank Donald Kaberuka said last week the drying up of global credit had made it impossible for any further African countries to issue Eurobonds in the immediate future, damaging key infrastructure building. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
