Nigeria: FG to Subsidise Cost of Medical Checkup, Says Health Minister

May 23, 2013 No Comments by

[Leadership]The Federal Government said on Thursday in Geneva that a budgetary allocation had been made to subsidise the cost of some medical checkups for Nigerians.

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Africa: U.S. Praises Power of Inclusive Growth for World Economy

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[State Department]Washington -The United States is committed to injecting new capital into the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral development banks with the aim of supporting inclusive growth in the global economy,…

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Africa: African Unity After 50 Years of OAU/AU – a Dream Deferred?

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[African Arguments]As the AU is marking the 50th anniversary of the OAU under the theme ‘Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance’, it is necessary to subject the 50 years journey of the OAU/AU with respect to the question of unity to critical scrutiny.

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Angola: Climatic Vulnerability Compromises Food Security – Minister

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan minister of Environment, Maria de Fátima Jardim, last Wednesday in Luanda informed that climatic changes in some regions of the country puts food security at stake, creating contingencies and adverse conditions for the populations.

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Angola: Ambassador Defends Intervention of Diaspora in Promotion of Work in Africa

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan ambassador Luís Kiambata defended Thursday at the Angola Writers Association (UEA), in Luanda, the contribution of African diaspora in the creation of more jobs, especially for the youth in the continent.

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Namibia: Lion Soldiers Complete Full 500 Kilometres

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[Namibian]THE “Walking for Lions” activists completed a journey of more than 500 kilometres from Namibia to Botswana on Monday.

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South Africa: MEC Calls On Communities to Use Clinics As the Number of Patients Visiting Central Hospitals Exceed 2,5 Million

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[SA Govt]The number of people visiting Gauteng hospitals has grown phenomenally in the last three months indicating an increasing pressure faced by the health facilities because of the burden of disease.

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Africa: World Increasingly Dangerous for Refugees and Migrants

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[AI London]Global inaction on human rights is making the world an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants, Amnesty International said today as it launched its annual assessment of the world’s human rights.

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South Africa: Housing Budget Increases to R28.1 Billion

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[SA Govt]Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale today tabled a R28.1 billion budget before Parliament saying the 2013/14 financial year allocation signified the government’s determination to eradicate the problem of homelessness in the country.

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Africa: Can South Africa Help Nigeria to Industrialise?

May 23, 2013 No Comments

[IPS]Johannesburg -The lack of economic diversification throughout sub-Saharan Africa means that despite South Africa’s pledges to help Nigeria make the automotive sector the West African nation’s flagship industrial target, it may be difficult to do s…

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