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Eastern Africa polio-free, but cases found in Russia
Eastern Africa is free of polio again, with four countries -- Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda -- having reported no cases of the crippling disease for more than a year, U.N. and other aid agencies said Friday.
Africa: UN Official Warns Terrorism and Organized Crime Increasingly Linked
Terrorism in Africa is increasingly linked to organized crime, and the continent's governments must take stronger steps to try to break those connections, a senior United Nations official said as he called for countries worldwide to broaden their anti-terrorist strategies beyond involving only the military and law enforcement agencies.
S. Africa to dissolve six monarchies
PRETORIA, South Africa, July 30 (UPI) -- Six of South Africa's traditional monarchies will be dissolved when the current ruler dies, President Jacob Zuma announced this week. South Africa - Jacob Zuma - Africa - Government - President
Africa, Mideast behind cellphone bonanza
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 30 (UPI) -- A growing demand for cellphones spurred by economic growth in parts of Africa and the Middle East is proving to be a bonanza for the world's mobile phone industry, but competition is also tougher than before. Middle East - Africa - Mobile phone - Business and Economy - Warfare and Conflict
Africa: Upcoming Conference 'to Make the Connection' between U.S. and Continent - Hope Masters
The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Africa Policy Forum: a Vision for the 21st Century to be held in Atlanta in September, aims to help build a U.S.-Africa dialogue based on mutual respect and mutual benefit. It will encompass cultural discourse as well as talks on business and national security issues. Hope Masters, CEO of the Sullivan Foundation, spoke with Saratu Abiola and Carine Umuhumuza of ...
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