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1. ECOWAS Court Rejects Habre's Victims' Request November 18, 2009 Hissene Habre (file photo)Former Chadian president Hissene Habre wants West Africa's regional court to prevent Senegal from trying him for crimes against humanity . The regional court says Habre's victims may not take part in that case. Former Chadian President Hissene Habre has been under house arrest in Senegal since 2000. He fled to Senegal after being deposed in 1990 and has since been accused of thousands of political killings and cases of torture during his eight years in power.In October 2008, Habre filed a complaint with the court of the Economic Community of West African States to bl... (read more)

2. Gabonese Government Suspends Multiple Publications November 16, 2009 Gabon's National Communications Council has suspended at least six publications for what it says are ethical violations of journalism.  Press freedom groups in West Africa and the United States have condemned the Gabon council's actions.Ali Bongo (file photo)Less than three months after the election of president Ali Bongo, the government-controlled media-monitoring body in Gabon has suspended six private newspapers.The International Federation of Journalists' office in Dakar has condemned the government's actions.  A program officer for the group, Libasse Hane, says a Gabonese journa... (read more)

3. First Recorded Dengue Fever Epidemic Hits Cape Verde November 12, 2009 Red Cross officials say an outbreak of dengue fever in Cape Verde is the worst ever in West Africa. Hospitals in Cape Verde are running out of room for their patients this week, says the Red Cross' West and Central Africa Health Coordinator Anders Naucler, as the country deals with the biggest dengue fever epidemic it has ever seen. "The national hospital here is overcrowded, yes, by patients, and they have raised a tent outside to make a triage of the patients, so some patients can be sent home, and some patients have to be observed so to look for hemorrhagic fever," Naucler said. Cape Verde ... (read more)

4. About Weight Loss Supplements Containing Yohimbine November 12, 2009 The Yohimbe tree is a tall evergreen that is native to western Africa. The principal alkaloid found in the bark of the of the West African evergreen Pausinystalia; contains a chemical called yohimbine. The amount of yohimbine found in dietary and weight loss supplements, in today's marketplace; may vary. Yohimbine has been used as both an over the counter dietary supplement, and also as a prescription medicine; for the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Although traditionally used in Africa as an aphrodesiac, one study found that oral yohimbine supplementation may actuat... (read more) Author: Kristoffer Howes

5. RIVER NILE November 10, 2009 The Nile river flows from Lake Victoria at Owen falls dam formerly known as the Rippon Falls and into Lake Kyoga. Still the Victoria Nile, it cuts a raucous passage west across Karuma Falls and through the narrow pillars of Murchison Falls towards Lake Albert. Finally the Albert Nile meanders along a slow wide corridor into Southern Sudan. River Nile is the longest river in Africa with Uganda’s Lake Victoria as its source. The river starts it 6,500km journey to the Mediterranean Sea (Egypt) beside Jinja town (Uganda) and holds the Owen Falls Dam the source of hydro electricity for Uganda with... (read more) Author: najjuka jackie

6. West Africa Coup Plotter Lands in Britain November 04, 2009 In this video image, Simon Mann talks to reporters in a courtroom following his pardon by the government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, 03 Nov 2009A British man who was part of a failed plot to overthrow the government in Equatorial Guinea has arrived back in Britain. He was released from prison in the small West African country Tuesday after being pardoned by the country's president.   Simon Mann was serving a 34-year sentence for conspiring to overthrow the government in Equatorial Guinea. But after serving only 15 months of his sentence, he was released from prison Tuesday. In ... (read more)

7. British Coup Leader Pardoned In West Africa November 03, 2009 A British man sentenced to 34 years in jail for his part in a failed coup in Equatorial Guinea has been granted a presidential pardon and is expected to leave the West African country within 24 hours. Simon Mann's release comes only a 1 1/2 years into a 34-year sentence. In 2008 he admitted plotting to oust Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema. But the country's chief judge said Mann and four South African accomplices would be freed Tuesday after the conspirators were given a full pardon by the country's president. A presidential advisor has told British media that Mann, 57, wh... (read more)

8. Another Ship Hijacked Off Somali Coast October 22, 2009 Suspected Somali pirates have hijacked a Panama-flagged ship off Africa's east coast.International maritime officials say the MV Al Khaliq was seized Thursday about 330 kilometers west of the Seychelles islands.  Officials say the ship is carrying 26 crew members -- 24 Indians and two Burmese.A pirate skiff boat holding 7 pirates in the Gulf of Aden, off Somalia (File)The European Union's anti-piracy mission says crew members radioed for help before losing contact. An EU aircraft that flew over the scene reported seeing six pirates on board and the Al Khaliq towing two pirate skiffs.The ... (read more)

9. Malian Women Push Condom Use to Reduce Spread of AIDS October 21, 2009 Women in Mali are encouraging more men to use condoms to slow the spread of the virus that causes AIDS. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Mali is low for West Africa, effecting less than two percent of the adult population.Since 2003, the U.S. Agency for International Development has been working with the Malian League of Imams and Scholars on an Imam Outreach program to include prevention messages in Friday sermons.Diarra Munjara heads a group for Malian women and children effected by AIDS. Some are HIV positive. Others have lost husbands or fathers to the disease.Munjara says her group needed th... (read more)

10. Rwandan President Praises China, is Critical of West in Africa October 12, 2009 Rwandan President Paul Kagame is defending China's investments in Africa, saying the Chinese are developing the continent while Western companies spread pollution.Rwandan President Paul Kagame (file)In an interview with the German newspaper Handelsblatt published Monday, Mr. Kagame said China gives African countries the investment they need, helping to build infrastructure and roads.He said in contrast, Western firms have "polluted Africa to a large extent." He specifically mentioned the dumping of toxic waste in Ivory Coast three years ago, and accused European companies of dumping garbage i... (read more)

11. Watch Twenty20 Champions League 2009 Streaming October 09, 2009 The great twenty 20 champions league is back for this year 2009. Hi it is back again the Championship league twenty 20 tournament of the year 2009. The Champions league twenty 20 tournament has 12 teams in all from all around the world participating in the tournament which is likely to be held in India. The teams ail from various parts of the world from North to south of the south Asian country. It is likely to take place between 8th and 13 th October 2009. The participating teams are picked up from the top 3 teams of IPL, top 2 teams of Australia, England and South Africa and top teams from t... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

12. With 'Splash Cash' Sierra Leoneans Move Money By Mobile Phone October 08, 2009 Mobile banking has already taken off in Southern and Eastern Africa. Sierra Leone is now one of the few West African countries with a service providing mobile phone transactions. Across West Africa, the yellow and black signs of the money transfer company Western Union are ubiquitous. Up until now, this was the easiest way to send money for those without a bank account.Now Sierra Leoneans have the chance to send money using just their mobile phone. With the mobile transfer service, Splash Mobile Money, there is no need for a bank account and registration is free.Ben Farren is Director of Splas... (read more)

13. Watch Live Champions League Cricket Stream Online October 08, 2009 The champions league T 20 cricket has been scheduled to be played in India between the 8th and the 23rd October 2009. Twelve teams are likely to participate in the champions league from India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia qnd west Indies. To watch live champions league cricket stream online go to WatchCricketOnline.net Are you aware that T 20 champion cricket league is going to be held soon. No one is going to ever miss this totally awesome game!! Hundreds pf people are signing up at the website mentioned below, just to Watch live champions league cricket str... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

14. Watch Cricket Champions League 2009 Stream Online October 08, 2009 The Airtel Twenty 20 cricket championships league is an international cricket competition fought between clubs from seven cricket playing countries around the world. The participating countries are India, Australia, England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and West Indies. This new concept of champions league was launched in the year 2008 and is chaired by Lalit Modi from India, whose is also the Chairman and Commissioner of the Indian Premier League and the vice president of the BCCI. To watch cricket champions league 2009 stream online one has to sign up with WatchCricketOnline.net ... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

15. Watch Champions League Twenty 20 Tournament Streaming October 08, 2009 Hi it is back again the Championship league twenty 20 tournament of the year 2009. As you may know that Champions league twenty 20 tournament has 12 teams from around the world participating in the fixtures which will be held in India in various parts of the world from North to south of the south Asian country. It will take place between 8th and 13 th October 2009. The participating teams are top 3 teams of IPL, top 2 teams of Australia, England and South Africa and top teams from West Indies, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. To watch champions league twenty 20 tournament streaming all one should do... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

16. Watch Champions League Twenty 20 Cricket Live Telecast October 08, 2009 As per the fixtures and agreement between the participating teams the champions league twenty 20 cricket will be held in the sub continent of India between 8th and 23rd October 2009. There will be totally twelve teams from the following countries which will participate in this tournament. They are India, Srilanka, Sourh Africa, England, New Zealand, Aurtralia and west Indies. If you are interested to watch champions league twenty 20 cricket live telecast all you have to do is go to the following website get registered and become a member to get your authorization to access at WatchCricketOnlin... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

17. Flooding May Delay Start of Mauritanian School Year September 25, 2009 People waiting to be registered for assistance in the city of Rosso, Mauritania, 25 Sep 2009 Flooding in Mauritania may delay the start of the school year as people displaced by heavy rains are living in classrooms. Flooding in West Africa is affecting nearly 600,000 people.More than 11,000 Mauritanians in the southern Rosso area are receiving assistance from the United Nations World Food Program including cereals, vegetable oil, and sugar.Prime Minister Moulaye Ould Mohamed Laghdaf is promising to provide clean drinking water to those displaced, and the United Nations Children's Fund is worki... (read more)

18. African Safaris FAQ's: Making an Ideal Holiday in Africa September 24, 2009 How much time do I have available for my African safari? You should allow a minimum of about two weeks. Also, take into consideration (especially if you are traveling from the West Coast) that you need to allow two travel days to get to Africa and at least one day for the return. For the game viewing part of your safari (excluding travel time to the safari regions), a minimum of 5-7 nights in preferably two different wildlife regions is ideal. For example, if you choose Botswana, it's better to include at least one camp in the Okavango Delta (preferably two to allow you to experience the M... (read more) Author: Edwin Muriithi

19. Finding Villa Breaks in Lanzarote September 24, 2009 Lanzarote has been a favourite vacation spot for more than forty years, due to its benign year long climate, a stunning selection of beaches to choice from and scenery that remains unspoiled by urban development. Surprisingly given its relative close proximity to the west coast of Africa Lanzarote like the rest of the Canary Island remain Spanish. Puerto del Carmen (which is still a family favourite amongst family holiday makers),was the first tourist development on Lanzarote and it can be found on the south eastern side of the island.. Lanzarote is renowned for its mild winter climate as... (read more) Author: Mike Mann

20. Watch Cricket Champions Trophy 2009 Stream Online September 24, 2009 Once again the awesome games will be held soon in South Africa. Eight national teams will be participating. The event starts on 22nd September. On the opening day South Africa will play against Sri Lanka. On day 2 Pakistan and West Indies will compete. Day 3 it is South Africa vs New Zealand, on day 4 Sri Lanka vs England and on day 5 West Indies vs Australia. Now you need not keep turning your television to watch the matches. You can log on to the following website and watch cricket champion’s trophy 2009 stream online at WatchCricketOnline.net The arch rivals India and Pakistan will b... (read more) Author: wiiran26 kdh

21. The Many Different Kinds Of Canada Flight Options September 18, 2009 Canada is a great place for vacations due to its boundless diversity. Between the two seas that edge it on the east and the west, the Canadian land contains everything from brambling shake to unspoiled glaciers. People upcoming to Canada can enjoy every attribute that planet Earth has to bargain and tour through six different time zones. However, it is a completely different word if you want to take any last miniature Canada flights. Nevertheless while Canada is such an angelic place to trip, it is not painless to get a reservation to trip here. The difficult is that the country ha... (read more) Author: Jessica Santoli

22. Learn About The Wonderful Australian Native Birds September 18, 2009 Indeed, Australia is the home to various and very unique colourful birds. Starting from a few dozen of the 826 Australian native birds, the number will certainly increase as more of these remarkably beautiful birds sit close enough as found on a multitude of trees in Australia. Some of the Australian native birds are as follows: The Western Rosella is found in the South West of WA. The male Western Rosella has a more distinct colour than the female which is spotted with the green colour. The Eastern Rosella has a more shade of yellow on its back and the underside, moreover it has w... (read more) Author: Jessica Santoli

23. How To Travel To Canada September 18, 2009 Canada is a great place for vacations due to its unbounded diversity. Between the two seas that flank it on the east and the west, the Canadian land contains everything from brambling shake to faultless glaciers. People arrival to Canada can enjoy every element that world Earth has to proffer and move through six different time zones. However, it is a completely different gossip if you want to take any last jiffy Canada flights. Nevertheless however Canada is such an angelic place to trip, it is not cool to get a reservation to retreat here. The difficult is that the country has ve... (read more) Author: Jessica Santoli

24. UN says Climate Change Hurting African Women September 17, 2009 Women fill buckets with water at a water point in a northern neighborhood of Korhogo, Ivory Coast (File)A U.N. official has told a regional conference in Togo that climate change in West Africa is disproportionally affecting women and girls.Human rights workers and senior government officials converged to discuss climate change this week in Togo. U.N. Development Fund for Women Regional Director Cecile Mukarubuga asked the 89 participants to consider the extraordinary challenges women are facing."The negative impact of climate change effects the agriculture and food production, and we all kno... (read more)

25. Discover the Beauty and the Beast on Cheap Holidays to Tenerife. September 16, 2009 The Canary Islands nestle just off the the north-west coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean, and consist of six small islands and seven larger ones. The largest and most populated of these islands is Tenerife, many tourists take advantage of cheap holidays to Tenerife making it one of Spain's busiest and most popular holiday destinations, with over five million tourists visiting every year. Tenerife is dominated by the central volcanic mass that is known as Mount Teide, effectively splitting the island in two, its peak is often covered in snow while it is still warm enough to wear a bikin... (read more) Author: Yvonne Dawson

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