"Egypt: Has Nigeria Betrayed African Interest?"

Peacekeeper training centre reopens in Zimbabwe
Southern Africa reopened a peacekeeping training centre on Friday in Zimbabwe, the region's most troubled nation, with a warning that it would not allow Western donors to dictate how the facility was run. The centre, which trains military personnel for peacekeeping missions both within and outside Africa, opened in 1996 but closed in 2001 after Denmark withdrew support over policy differences with Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's government.

Egypt: Has Nigeria Betrayed African Interest?
Last week, Egyptian Foreign Minister, Mr. Aboul Gheit, was reported to have said that Nigeria betrayed African interest. Nigeria was said to have abandoned African interests to pursue its own chances of obtaining a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Aid trucks to Zim delayed due to paperwork
Three trucks transporting food aid and blankets to Zimbabwe have been delayed in Johannesburg due to outstanding permits, the SA Council of Churches said today.

Mali re-elected as UCBSA president
Ray Mali was re-elected unopposed for the second two-year term as president of the United Cricket Board of South Africa (UCBSA) at the annual general meeting in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Roundup: Africa faces serious brain drain
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has warned in a latest report that Africa is facing a severe brain drain, with more than 20,000 high-quality personnel leaving their native countries in Africa for developed countries in a year.

Bush's Role in Africa
A generation from now, when historians analyze the turning point in Africa's development, they may have to credit George W. Bush with playing a surprisingly important role in the continent's economic progress.

Mozambique and South Africa to Cooperate on Health
Mozambique and South Africa are set to sign a cooperation agreement in the area of health this year.

Venezuela sends $3 million to hunger countries:
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mauritania

BURUNDI: 522 refugees return from Rwanda

Annan welcomes DR of Congo's decision to disarm militia forcibly
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan welcomes a decision by the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Transitional Government to disarm a Rwandan rebel militia on DRC territory by force after it failed to honour its pledges to disarm and return home.

UN peacekeepers lack freedom in Cote d'Ivoire
The UN Operation in Cote d`ivoire has vehemently protested against the numerous restrictions imposed on its military and civilian staff members during the execution of their mandate.

10 to run for Egypt's presidency
Egypt's Presidential Election Commission, entrusted with organizing the presidential race, said Monday that 10 candidates will compete in the Sept. 7 election, disqualifying some 20 others.

UN fears epidemic as malaria sweeps Ethiopia

Gabon, South Africa committed to peace in Africa
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa begins his visit to Libreville Tuesday for talks with his Gabonese host Omar Bongo, in a political and diplomatic context marked by major efforts to resolve African conflicts, or restore peace in several other countries.

US experts arrive in Kenya to assist in probe of Garang crash
A team of US aviation experts has arrived in Kenya and will soon travel to Sudan to assist in the probe of last month’s helicopter crash that killed Sudanese vice president John Garang, the US embassy here said Monday.

Kenyan minister to sue Britain over travel ban
Kenyan Transport Minister Chris Murungaru has identified a team of lawyers who will move to court to appeal against Britain's decision to revoke his visa.

U.S.'s New Eye In Troubled Liberia
Ask an eight-year-old child in a typical Liberian home about his best wish in life, or where on Planet Earth he would like of live. The answer will all be the same: the United States of America. Every Liberian, rich or poor, urban or rural, sees the Unites States as a second home, though ninety-five percent of them will never visit that country in their lifetime.

Nigeria Obasanjo Hijacks Liberia Elections
No single politician has influenced ECOWAS sub region as Charles G. Taylor in the last 14 years. He has become an icon of evil for many people. Since 1989, on that fateful day when he launched his rebellion against the military dictatorship of Samuel Doe, no day goes by in Liberian life without a mention of Charles Taylor.

Chinese doctors, agricultural experts to assist Liberia
Chinese medical doctors and agricultural experts are expected to arrive in Liberia in September to assist the west African state augment its health and agricultural sectors, a diplomat from the Chinese embassy in Liberia said here Sunday.

Madagascar's unique forest under threat

Halliburton Secretly Doing Business with Key Member of Iran's Nuclear Team

Hiring Crisis For U.S. Black Teens

The War on Terror Explained in Plain English

CNET: We've been blackballed by Google

Chavez says US drug agents spying