War of the roses – African style By Ikenna Azuike, Radio Netherlands | March 3, 2009 England’s ‘War of the Roses’ was fought in the fifteenth century between the Lancaster…
Mobile phone growth helps poorer states: U.N. By Reuters | March 2, 2009 GENEVA (Reuters) – Two thirds of the world’s cell phone subscriptions are in developing nations, with the…
Meseret Defar clocks world best for 2 miles By Bob Ramsak, RunnersWeb | February 27, 2009 Meseret Defar kisses the tracks after winning the Women’s 5000 meters (AP Photo/Jessica Gow,…
Somali fighters attack peacekeeping base; 18 dead By Mohamed Olad Hassan, Associated Press Writer | February 24, 2009 A Somalian man wounded in a mortar attack in Mogadishu is assisted…
Nigerian Accused in Scheme to Swindle Citibank By Benjamin Weiser | February 21, 2009 Swindles in which someone overseas seeks access to a person’s bank account are so well known…
Ethiopian rebels clash with government forces; at least 45 dead By Jason McLure | February 20, 2009 Ogaden rebels fight for an independence from Ethiopia (Photo: New York Times) At…
Inhuman treatment of Ethiopia’s opposition leader continues NAASO Press Release | February 19, 2009 Ms. Birtukan Mideksa UDJ leaders, members and supporters are seen holding candle light vigil for jailed…
EU should not tolerate Ethiopia’s repression By Lotte Leicht | February 19, 2009 On 30 January, European Union policymakers sent a clear signal to Ethiopia: no matter how repressive the…
Meles Zenawi to quit in 2010 Pana News | February 14, 2009 “Described as an ‘Ethiopian Obama’ and a brilliant speaker and organiser, Birtukan has become a symbol of democracy…
Somalia: Islamist Groups Merge to Fight Sheikh Sharif By Yusuf M. Hassan, Garowe online | February 5, 2009 Newly-elected Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed(C) is congratulated by a delegate at…