Al-Qaida Says It's Holding 6 Western Hostages in Niger Al-Qaida's North Africa branch, "al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb", says it is holding captive two Canadian diplomats and four Western tourists kidnapped in Niger.The victims are Canadian diplomat Robert Fowler, his aide Louis Guay both kidnapped in Niger in December and 4 Western tourists taken last month near the border with Mali.
Radical Environmentalists Killers Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of Earth’s most impoverished regions. Over 90% of its people still lack electricity, running water, proper sanitation and decent housing. Malaria, malnutrition, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and intestinal diseases kill millions every year. Life expectancy is appalling, and falling.
The Orphan Crisis Africa’s AIDS orphans crisis: The worst is yet to come!The increasing number of African children as a result of AIDS has already orphaned, it is only the beginning of a crisis of enormous proportions! And “the worst is yet to come,” warned a UNICEF report ( “Africa’s orphaned generation”).
Africa: l'IGAD si impegna per donne e lotta all'AIDS A margine del 12°summit dell'Unione Africana tenutosi ad Addis Abeba dal 2 al 4 febbraio scorsi, si è tenuta una riunione informale tra la Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) e alcune organizzazioni di consulenza su programmi di sviluppo, tra le quali Watch International
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Getting high on HIV drugs in S Africa Anti-retroviral drugs used to treat HIV/Aids are being bought and smoked by teenagers in South Africa to get high.
The impact of technology to education in developing countrie This article discusses the need for increased technology and technology education to aid in bridging the gap between developed countries and underdeveloped countries (specifically sub-saharan Africa).
Carla Bruni: Goes for AIDS trip to West Africa French first lady Carla Bruni went to Burkina Faso as part of her first trip as a goodwill ambassador for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Kenya Receives Seven Pirates From Fox News on TV:A Marshall Islands-flagged ship sent out a distress call off the coast of Africa. A US Navy ship rushed to her aid. The Navy boarded the ship and took seven (suspected) pirates, who were armed with AK-47s and RPGs, off the ship. And, according to an agreement with Kenya, the US Navy handed the seven (suspected) pirates over
Africans Healths Africa is a populous developing continent with some of the worst healthcare issues in the world, including an AIDS pandemic, malaria, STDs, poor quality healthcare and substandard health education services. Infant mortality is high and life expectancy is low.
UN halts Gaza aid over 'thefts' - Ghanamma.com::Ghana Breaki Ghana's No.1 Website for your comprehensive Resource on Ghana,- Ghana News,English premier league,watch free Ghana Movies,African news,Africa News,ghana history,african History,African American History,,African Sports,African Heritage and Biography,Ghana Football News,Nollywood news,Ghollywood news,German Bundesliga,ghana sports, free Ghana Music,f
Global crisis an opportunity for Africa Far from being all bad news for Africa, the global financial crisis is a chance to wean the continent from aid that has only entrenched poverty, a former World Bank economist said.
Phillip Ragon Donates $100million for AIDS Phillip Ragon, who made his fortune founding software and technology company InterSystems, made the decision to donate the cash to cure AIDS after being stunned by his first hand witness to the AIDS epidemic in Africa.
Africans' Cell Phone Use May Lead to Stronger Democracies With cell phone use growing exponentially in Africa, some see hope for more transparency in government. Cell phones could aid citizens and independent media in ensuring elections are fair. Citizens who are better informed because of technology, and better communication in general, could lead to significant improvements in African governments.
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Bling Thing - Gunpowder Magazine | In Gorgeousness We Trust Flamboyant, over-the-top and utterly outrageous - is it surprising to learn that this gorgeous gold iPod was designed by king-of-camp Elton John? Crafted to raise cash for children with AIDS in Africa, this dazzling iPod will have you pumping out Rocket Man and Crocodile Rock in true diva style.
The disease that makes people zombies A disease in Africa that claims enough people to rival HIV/Aids sends people into a zombie-like state -- unable to control what they think or do, insomnia during night, sleep during day..
Sir Elton John launches bling iPods for Aids orphans FLAMBOYANT pop superstar Sir Elton John has launched his own range of crystal-encrusted iPods - to raise cash for AIDS orphans in Africa.Elton personally oversaw the design of the limited-edition £400 music players - and had his signature lasered on the back of each one.
Medshield A brief overview of one of South Africa's top medical aid schemes.
Medical Schemes An explanation of how medical aid schemes operate in South Africa.
Spectramed Medical Aid A profile of Spectramed, the fifth biggest medical scheme in South Africa.
Does aid to Africa really work? When you give to Africa what really happens to your money? Follow LearnAsOne in Zambia this spring and see for yourself.
Victory for Africa; Obama Dumps U.S. AIDS Czar Mark Dybul President Barack Obama has "dumped Dybul" before a petition calling on him to do so, circulated by RHRealityCheck.org , had gathered more than 65 of its 5,000 signature goal. This is a victory not only for the reproductive health and rights community, but for Africa, where US AIDS funding, controlled by Mark Dybul, has been deeply damaging.
Is Rev. Rick Warren making U.S. AIDS, and Africa, policy? Barack Obama alarmed responsible reproductive health professionals by reappointing George Bush's Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator. Dybul is a close ally of Reverend Rick Warren, and, he has consistently advanced and defended Warren's abstinence-only HIV/AIDS agenda, especially in Africa.
Geldof and Bush: Diary From the Road Rocker-activist Bob Geldof joined the U.S. President during his recent Africa trip for a wide-ranging discussion on aid, America and doing laundry on the road
Bush’s Legacy in History and the Press In an evaluation from the other side, Jay Lefkowitz, writing in Commentary, shows that Bush, “despite the absence of any tangible political benefit to himself or his party,” created the most effective and expensive American project to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa, and that he did so “at the risk of a costly break with one of his core constituencies.”
Bruce Wilson: Rick Warren's African Allies Tied To Massacres Sometimes people say that Warren does great charity work in Africa. Many of us ignorant of the forces at work on that continent. This story is important because of the queer community's connection with AIDS, and how Warren and his allies increased the schism of the Episcopalian/Anglican church over gay bishop Gene Robinson.
Culture and Bad Economy Impacts AIDS Now Asia, Africa, World HIV positive parents sometimes kill their children when they can’t care for them anymore or when they feel or have learned their children are infected also. They also kill them for “shame.”
Washington Post Examines PEPFAR's Impact On AIDS In Africa The AP/Washington Post on Sunday examined the impact of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief on the burden of HIV/AIDS in African countries. According to the AP/Post, "countless Africans ... will always be grateful to [President] Bush for his war on AIDS."
Obama Addresses World AIDS Day 2008 Barack Obama's address Reverend Rick Warren's ceremony honoring George Bush for PEPFAR, the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2008. PEPFAR's abstinence-only restrictions on HIV/AIDS prevention have arguably increased rather than decreased HIV/AIDS infection rates in Africa.
Rick Warren's Africa Problem - The Daily Beast Team Obama likes to cite Warren’s work on AIDS in Africa to combat criticism about the controversial pastor. But how does burning condoms in the name of Jesus save lives?
HIV awareness goes mobile Text messages will be sent to mobile phones in South Africa to encourage people to be tested and treated for HIV/AIDS.
Obama, Rick Warren, Africa, AIDS, abstinence only Rick Warren's Africa Problem, by Max BlumenthalTeam Obama likes to cite Warren’s work on AIDS in Africa to combat criticism about the controversial pastor. But how does burning condoms in the name of Jesus save lives?
Can You Be Against Gay Marriage and a Friend to Gay People? Pastor Rick, How are things going for you since being selected by Obama to be his hotline to God at the inauguration? We couldn't help but notice thatyesterday The Daily Beast blasted your HIV/AIDS efforts in Africa, asking "How does burning condoms in the name of Jesus save lives?" Tough stuff, there. Well, I have a question for you, too.
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