"World's poorest pay for WTO compromise"

Bolivia's poor don't want to be rich, they just want equality
The man set to become Latin America's first indigenous president, added: "We only want to live well... The poor don’t want to be rich, they just want equality."

East Africa's ice skating first
Kenyans have been nervously skating on ice - many for the first time - after the launch of East Africa's first ice skating facility.

World's poorest pay for WTO compromise: Africa
Africans reacted with dismay on Monday to a World Trade Organisation compromise deal on global trade, saying the world's poorest continent would pay the price for the intransigence of rich nations.

Time has come to stop famine deaths in Kenya
Regions in Kenya that are traditionally stricken by famine, especially in North Eastern and Eastern provinces, are once again staring death in the face.

'Tsunami of cheap goods' overwhelm African jobs
Johannesburg - South Africa's union federation Cosatu planned to use a rally marking its 20th birthday this month to promote a "buy local" campaign.

Liberian electoral body consolidates position of female president
The Electoral Commission in Liberia on Monday consolidated the position of Harvard-trained economist Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf as Africa's first woman president elected.

Diego Garcia military base: Mauritius proposes treaty to London
Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam has proposed to his British counterpart Prime Minister Tony Blair, discussions on a formal treaty over the use of Diego Garcia island as a military base by the US, official sources said here at the weekend.

Mozambique shoots down new flag
Mozambique's parliament has rejected an opposition attempt to get the image of a gun removed from the national flag.

President Hu calls for closer ties with Namibia
Chinese President Hu Jintao put forward four suggestions for ushering in a new era of China-Namibia relations during talks with Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba in Beijing Monday afternoon.

Nigeria plane in emergency landing at Ghana airport

Famine threatens 3.5m lives in Kenya, Somalia
Three and half a million people are at risk of starving to death in Somalia and Kenya.

Zimbabwe court dismisses claims to get farms back
Zimbabwe's High Court has formally dismissed all challenges against the government's controversial seizures of white-owned farms, months after the approval of a law barring courts from hearing such cases. ZANU-PF used its parliamentary majority earlier this year to push through constitutional amendments establishing a new Senate, threatening travel sanctions against critics and making its land grabs legally unchallengeable.

Zambia sends 55 peacekeepers to Sudan

Uganda blamed for DRC massacre
The International Court of Justice on Monday held Uganda responsible for the killing, torture and cruel treatment of civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the late 1990s and ordered Kampala to pay reparations.

Tunisia recognizes Iran's right to nuclear technology
Tunisian ambassador to Tehran Mouldi al-Sakri said here on Saturday that Tunisia, as one of the Non-Aligned Movement members of the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors, has defended Iran's right to possess nuclear technology and will not revise its policy.

Tanzania's ruling party dominates new parliament
The Tanzanian ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party (CCM) will dominate the country's National Assembly as it won the lion's share of the elected seats in the 2005 general elections.

King furious over costume theft
King Mswati 3 of Swaziland performs a dance at a traditional festival on Sunday but the festivities have been overshadowed by a scandal over the theft of the king's "umdada" costume.

U.N. official urges Sudan, Uganda
Warning that the lives of millions of Africans are at stake, the U.N. humanitarian chief urged stepped-up international efforts Monday to tackle worsening conflicts in Sudan and Uganda, and severe food shortages in Zimbabwe and southern Africa.

The Rise Of Islamophobia In 'White Australia'
Islamophobia in Australia is not something suddenly appeared over the horizon because of the weather. To the contrary, racism against Muslims has always been part of Australia’s psyche. Whether it is against neighbouring Indonesia, Malaysia or Muslim Australians; the pall of racism is permanently hovering over Australia. Government policies, including the criminal war against Iraq and the introduction of the so-called "anti-terrorism" laws have legitimised racism against Arab and Muslim Australians.

Castro's 'miracle' cures the poor of blindness

A Small Matter of Justice

Shocked scientists find tsunami legacy: a dead sea

In pictures: Bolivians elect leader

Quiroga Concedes Defeat in Bolivian Election

Morales claims victory in Bolivian election

Powell defends rendition, says move not new

Colombia slams US for meddling in internal affairs

Bolivian Candidates Differ Sharply

World Ag Expo ~ Racism in our California Heartland

The War Parties, Both of Them

Achievements Under Aristide, Now Lost