African policymakers lack environmental data
Environmental policies in Africa are being hindered by a lack of adequate and accessible data and poor coordination between countries, according to experts who were speaking at the launch of 'Africa Environment Outlook 3, Summary Report for Policy Makers'.
Congo rebels sack political chief, splits undermine peace efforts
Fresh sign of in-fighting likely to undermine regional efforts to end two decades of conflict
Eradicating polio ? the last mile is in sight
Never before has the world been so close to eradicating polio, a terrible disease that can paralyze a person for a lifetime. Today, the disease only exists in a few reservoirs around the world.
Tanzania launches new ID cards to combat election fraud
Electronic cards that record a person's fingerprints and retina image are proving successful in a number of African countries in cleaning up elections
U.N. chief calls for special force to combat Congo rebels
Ban says a brigade of several thousand soldiers should be created within the existing U.N. peacekeeping force in Congo and be deployed initially for one year
Renowned Humanitarian Dominic MacSorley Appointed CEO of Concern Worldwide
Dublin-based international humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide has announced that its new CEO is Dominic MacSorley. Prior to this appointment, MacSorley served as the Operations Director of Concern Worldwide US, an independent New York City-based affiliate of Concern Worldwide.