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Wednesday, 06-19-13, 13:39Maritime Securit - US Promises Support For Summit[Cameroon Tribune]The US Ambassador to Cameroon says his country will send experts to the country. read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 13:29Gambia's Economic Outlook Is Positive - IMF Mission Chief[Daily Observer]Despite the current high exchange rate, The Gambia's economic outlook is generally positive as long as the authorities implement prudent policies, said the International Monetary Fund Mission chief to The Gambia. read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 13:29Anti-FGM Crusade Gaining Momentum[Daily Observer]Anti-FGM campaigners are on the move. Recent headlines about communities committing themselves to the fight against FGM show that the fight against FGM is gaining momentum. read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 13:07Leymah Gbowee Criticizes Liberia's Education System[Heritage]A prominent Liberian, Madam Leymah Gbowee, has criticized Liberia's Education System, terming it as "poor". Madam Gbowee, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, asserted that the education system of Liberia is appalling as compared to other countries across the African Continent. read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 12:57Marzouki, Delegation of Ennahdha Nca Bloc Discuss Ways to Reach Compromise On Draft Constitution[Tunis Afrique Presse]Carthage -Issues related to the draft Constitution and ways to reach compromise were discussed at a meeting held Tuesday between Caretaker President Moncef Marzouki and members of Ennahdha National Constituent Caucus in the National Constituent Assembly (NCA). read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 12:38Malawi's Economy Is Recovering - World Bank[Malawi News Agency]Lilongwe -The World Bank says Malawi's economy is recovering with official figures' estimates showing an expected growth of 5.7 percent in agriculture and more than 6 percent growth in manufacturing. read more...

Wednesday, 06-19-13, 12:19Former Soldier Says Patassé Forces Murdered Civilians[Bemba Trial Website]A witness today described a massacre at a cattle market in the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR), which he said was carried out by a militia allied to the country's armed forces. read more...

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Thursday November 29, 2012, 19:08Safari Corner: A Range of Exciting Dives Around Africaby Virginia Haynes-MontgomeryLet’s say it right up front: you don’t have to go on a wildlife safari to convince yourself you are in Africa. Diving here is the best in the world with both variety and quality.

Friday November 30, 2012, 0:37Youth Employment in Africa: An Interview with Dr. Shanta Devarajan—Part IIby Wilmot AllenDr. Shanta Devarajan, the chief economist of the Africa Region with the World Bank, recently sat down with emerging market investment consultant Wilmot Allen to discuss youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa. Part II appears today; Part I appeared on Wednesday.

Wednesday November 28, 2012, 17:33Youth Employment in Africa: An Interview with Dr. Shanta Devarajan—Part Iby Wilmot AllenDr. Shanta Devarajan, the chief economist of the Africa Region with the World Bank, recently sat down with emerging market investment consultant Wilmot Allen to discuss youth employment in sub-Saharan Africa. Part I of the interview series will appear today; Part II will appear on Friday.

Wednesday November 28, 2012, 16:58Africa’s Green Eggs and (Chicken)by Kurt Davis, Jr.Chicken is what is known as a Fast-Moving Consumer Good (FMCG) or Consumer Packaged Good (CPG). FMCG’s are the buzz across Africa now. Investors are seeking opportunities to take advantage of this rapidly growing market.

Tuesday November 27, 2012, 19:04Durban, South Africa Sets the Stage for “Otelo Burning”, Premiering in NYC Tomorrow Otelo Burning is a beautiful, coming-of-age drama by award-winning filmmaker Sara Blecher. The South African feature film presents a gripping story of township kids as they discover surfing - a newfound freedom through water.

Monday November 26, 2012, 18:19Africa.com’s Guide to African Players in the NBAby Christine Lai, Africa.comAfrica has produced its fair share of NBA superstars—Nigeria’s Hakeem Olajuwan, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Dikembe Mutombo, and more. This season is no different, featuring an exciting batch of elite players, young upstarts, and veterans from the continent taking to the courts.

Wednesday November 21, 2012, 17:34Safari Corner: Africa for Generation Yby Katie ReesFor the energetic and soul searching 20-something year old, Africa offers the kind of experiences travelers dream about and then brag about. Here are must-do activities in Southern and East Africa that any Generation Y individual would traverse the Atlantic Ocean for.

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