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IRIN Lead Stories
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SOMALIA: Donor caution alarms aid workers
NAIROBI Friday, November 06, 2009 (IRIN) - Aid agencies operating in Somalia say they need more money but that some donors are holding back, concerned at where resources might end up in areas too dangerous for international staff.
AFRICA: Turning to traditional medicines in fight against malaria
NAIROBI Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (IRIN) - Encouraging the use of traditional African herbal medicines could prevent some of the one million malarial deaths on the continent, according to specialists attending a conference www.mimalaria.org/pamc in Nairobi. Many poor communities, especially in rural settings, cannot afford modern malarial drugs and many people die due to inaccessibility of treatment.
SOMALIA-YEMEN: Record high of African arrivals
SANAA Sunday, November 01, 2009 (IRIN) - The past 10 months saw the highest number of Africans reaching Yemeni shores over figures for the same period in 2008 and 2007, when large numbers began travelling to Yemen by boat, according to the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
SOMALIA: "Too much, too soon" as 15,000 flee floods
NAIROBI Thursday, October 29, 2009 (IRIN) - Flash floods caused by four days of torrential rains have displaced more than 15,000 people in the southwestern town of El-Waq near the Kenyan border and submerged most homes and businesses, say locals
AFRICA: AU pushes the envelope on "climate migrants"
JOHANNESBURG Thursday, October 29, 2009 (IRIN) - An African international agreement has opened the door to a debate on the rights and protection of people displaced by natural disasters, with a nod to migration as a result of climate change.
Analysis: African IDP convention fills a void in humanitarian law
KAMPALA Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (IRIN) - The African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa is a comprehensive document that will, if ratified, fill a void in international humanitarian law, say experts.
AFRICA: Electronic records can streamline health care
NAIROBI Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (IRIN) - Replacing manual data with electronic health records would significantly improve the quality of care and enable African HIV treatment programmes to be scaled up more efficiently, say the authors of a new article on the subject.
AFRICA: Digesting a "mouthful" of climate change
MIDRAND Tuesday, October 27, 2009 (IRIN) - Disaster risk reduction as a tool for climate change adaptation is a "technical mouthful" said Rachel Shebesh, chair of the African Parliamentarian Initiative for Climate Risk Reduction.
AFRICA: IDP convention - now the hard work begins
KAMPALA Monday, October 26, 2009 (IRIN) - Seventeen countries signed the African Union convention on internally displaced persons (IDPs) after years of preparation culminated in a week of meetings in the Ugandan capital but a lot more hard work remains before it becomes effective, according to observers.
ETHIOPIA-SOMALIA: Rising numbers of illegal immigrants enter Somaliland
HARGEISA Friday, October 23, 2009 (IRIN) - Immigration officials in the self-declared republic of Somaliland have expressed concern over the increase in the number of illegal Ethiopian migrants entering the region, with claims that up to 90 people are arriving daily, against 50 in 2008.
AFRICA: Climate change could worsen displacement - UN
KAMPALA Friday, October 23, 2009 (IRIN) - With increasing natural disasters, including floods, storms and droughts, hitting the continent, more people in Africa are likely to be displaced, creating a challenge for governments, the UN warns.
SOMALIA: Puntland investigating "flying poachers"
NAIROBI Thursday, October 22, 2009 (IRIN) - Authorities in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, are compiling data on foreign helicopters said to be poaching and stealing wildlife from the area while at the same time scaring off the farm animals.
AFRICA: Talking about forced displacement
KAMPALA Thursday, October 22, 2009 (IRIN) - Civil society and government officials are gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to discuss the Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Africa and a declaration on refugees, returnees and IDPs.
SOMALIA: Shift aid base to "safe" areas in-country, urges UN official
NAIROBI Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (IRIN) - Humanitarian agencies should move from Nairobi to "relatively safe" areas of Somalia to be able to better serve more than 1.5 million internally displaced people (IDPs) caught up in a "deepening" humanitarian crisis, Walter Kälin, Representative of the UN Secretary-General on the Human Rights of IDPs, said on 21 October.
SOMALIA: Rains wash away IDP shelters in Mogadishu
NAIROBI Monday, October 19, 2009 (IRIN) - Flash floods have rendered homeless thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in camps in and around Mogadishu, the Somali capital, locals say.
GREATER HORN OF AFRICA: Preparing to mitigate negative impact of El Niño
NAIROBI Monday, October 19, 2009 (IRIN) - As countries across East Africa and the Horn of Africa begin to receive El Niño-related enhanced rainfall, disaster risk reduction experts from 10 countries in the region are meeting in Nairobi to develop strategies for reducing the negative impact of the evolving El Niño phenomenon.
SOMALIA: Rival clans "re-arming" over Somaliland farm
HARGEISA Friday, October 16, 2009 (IRIN) - Officials are warning renewed fighting is likely between two rival clans in breakaway Somaliland, where they are reported to have amassed a large number of weapons and positioned hundreds of militiamen near disputed farmland in Gabiley region.
SOMALIA: Women take on men's jobs to feed their families
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Khadijo Mahamud, a mother of five, goes to Bakara market every day to look for work, despite the constant shelling. Her youngest child is 10 months old but Mahamud knows she has no choice but to leave him with her 10-year-old and venture out to find food for the family.
AFRICA: Shining the spotlight on the displaced
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Forty years after the rights of Africa’s refugees were enshrined in a landmark convention, the continent’s leaders are due to make legal history again by adopting a new instrument to assist people displaced within the borders of their own country.
AFRICA: Africa's IDP situation at a glance
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Africa hosts at least 11 million of the world's 25 million conflict-affected IDPs. Millions more are displaced annually by natural disasters.
AFRICA: Africa's IDPs in numbers
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Most IDPs in Africa have been forced out of their homes by conflict, either between government forces and armed opponents or between communities.
AFRICA: The objectives of the IDP Convention
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - The objectives of the Convention
SOMALIA: Halima Hassan, "It is better to be in a grave than living here"
MOGADISHU Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Halima Hassan, 42, a mother of five, fled her home in Hodan district of the Somali capital in 2007 after intense fighting between insurgents and government forces. Now, home is a makeshift shelter in a camp for the internally displaced within the Elsha biyaha area, 20km south of Mogadishu.
In Brief: When health facilities become casualties
DAKAR Wednesday, October 14, 2009 (IRIN) - Designed to be safe havens in times of disaster, health facilities are vulnerable to upheaval when catastrophe strikes, according to the UN, which is focusing on hospital safety for International Day for Disaster Reduction.
SOMALIA: Livestock lifeline for Puntland IDPs
NAIROBI Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (IRIN) - In a bid to help hundreds of drought-displaced families recover their livelihoods, an aid agency has begun a re-stocking programme in the town of Galkayo, in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia, with each family receiving some animals.
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allAfrica.com - Africa
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Malawi: Mine Galvanizes Civil Society
As if they were going to the races, Emma Musako and Monica Mhango showed up in their finest outfits to attend a meeting on the health, social and environmental impacts of uranium mining. They came because they, like the other attendees, no longer want to remain uninformed citizens.
Africa: Botswana - Most Peaceful Nation in Sub-Saharan Africa
WASHINGTON DC, November 6, 2009 ( CISA)- Botswana has been ranked the most peaceful nation in Sub-Saharan Africa followed by Malawi during a Global Symposium of Peaceful Nations in Washington DC, USA.
Africa: Failure to Suspend Zimbabwe Allows for Sale of 'Blood Diamonds' - HRW
The credibility of the world's "blood diamond" monitoring group has been damaged after its failure this week to suspend Zimbabwe despite overwhelming evidence of serious human rights abuses and smuggling in the Marange diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe, Human Rights Watch said today.
Botswana: Remarks by President Obama and President Ian Khama of Botswana after Meeting
Transcript of remarks by President Barack Obama of the United States and President Ian Khama of Botswana after a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday November 5, 2009:
Botswana: Khama, Obama Discuss Climate Change, 'Regional Issues'
Hailing Botswana as "truly one of the extraordinary success stories in Africa," President Obama welcomed that country's president, Ian Khama, to the White House for talks November 5.
Zimbabwe: Govt to Grab Foreign Firms
IN a move with damaging implications for investment, Zimbabwe plans to grab a 51% stake in foreign-owned firms within 60 days of the gazetting of the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act regulations, documents in the possession of the Zimbabwe Independent show.
Zimbabwe: UK Suspends Deportations
The United Kingdom Border Agency has suspended scheduled deportation flights for failed Zimbabwean asylum seekers, following strong protestations by the MDC-UK.
Zambia: Media Can Be Dangerous Tool - MPs
PARLIAMENT yesterday heard that the media can be a dangerous tool if placed in the hands of non-professionals, especially during election time when political tension is high.
South Africa: Athletics Boss Suspended Over Athlete Row
Athletics South Africa (ASA) President Leonard Chuene, the Board and its members were suspended with immediate effect over their handling of the Caster Semenya saga.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Gives Mugabe 30 Days to Implement Deal
Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) last night ended its boycott of the new unity government but will give President Robert Mugabe a month to fully implement a power- sharing deal, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said.
Mozambique: Dhlakama Threatens 'Revolution', But Not by Him
Afonso Dhlakama, leader of Mozambique's main opposition party, Renamo, has once again threatened an "incendiary revolution", because of the alleged "theft of votes" in last week's general elections.
Lesotho: A Mountain of Challenges
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been feeding people in Lesotho since 1965, yet the tiny mountain kingdom is still not much closer to achieving food self-sufficiency. Time to overhaul the approach, aid agencies say.
Zimbabwe: Numerous Challenges for Harare Water Supply
Harare mayor Muchadeyi Masunda is a troubled man. When he took office in July 2008, one of his most immediate tasks was to resolve the water crisis in the capital.
South Africa: Hlophe's Son to Face Music Over Fraud Claims
The son of Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe is to answer in court next year to charges that he defrauded people and businesses of more than R500 000 over two years.
South Africa: Fight Against HIV, Aids Must Be Intensified - Motsoaledi
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has urged people living with HIV and AIDS to work with government to intensify the fight against the disease.
South Africa: UN Assembly Votes for Probes of Gaza War Charges
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to call upon both Israel and Palestine to conduct "independent and credible" investigations of the alleged war crimes during the 22-day Gaza conflict which broke out in December 2008.
Namibia: Good Governance Key to Democracy
A four day workshop on 'Country led governance assessments: sharing experiences and increasing political accountability' was held in Windhoek this week.
Zambia: Poor Drainage Systems a Problem During Every Rainy Season
THE issue of poor drainage systems in most towns in the country has become a perennial problem encountered every rainy season.
Zambia: Taskforce Gobbled Up More Than Recoveries
THE total expenditure of the Task Force on Corruption was higher than the recoveries made during the period of its operations, Home Affairs Minister Lameck Mangani has said.
Zambia: It's All Nonsense, Says Grey Zulu
FORMER UNIP secretary general Grey Zulu is upset with a media reports that the Government regards him as a criminal when he has all along been receiving help from the State.
Central Africa: RB Challenges Great Lakes
PRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has challenged countries in the Great Lakes Region to tackle corruption, poverty, human rights violations and diseases that have dogged the African continent.
Zambia: Citizens Chide President Banda's Critics
A CROSS-section of Zambians has condemned the smear campaign launched by some former Government leaders and members of the civil society against President Rupiah Banda's family and the Government.
South Africa: Tsvangirai Withdraws Boycott On Unity Govt
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai announced that his party would end its boycott of the country's unity deal and give President Robert Mugabe's party 30 days to fulfill its commitments under their power-sharing agreement.
Zimbabwe: Debt - Let's Tread Carefully
ZIMBABWE is presently saddled with a US$5,7 billion debt that is impacting adversely on the economy, but we need to handle the issue more soberly and ensure that we employ debt settlement strategies that will not prove costly in the end.
South Africa: Govt Scraps Deal for Airbus Military Aircraft
The government has withdrawn from its contract with Airbus to buy eight strategic airlift military aircraft, and hopes that the R2,9bn already spent on the acquisition of the planes can be recovered, as Airbus missed critical production deadlines.
Lesotho: Aids Orphans Get Helping Hand
Fifteen-year-old Ntsebeng Tlokotsi* sighs with relief as she is given 140 dollars. Along with it she receives a bag of maize meal and cooking oil. It is a government handout, and she qualifies for this only because both her parents are dead.
Mozambique: Carbon Trading Welcomed, Criticised
A visit from Dutch contractors to Niassa Province, in northwestern Mozambique has got communities excited about the prospect of a carbon credit scheme in the area.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Ends Boycott of Unity Govt
Sadc leaders yesterday convinced MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai to end his party's "disengagement" from the inclusive Government following a mini regional summit here.
South Africa: Zuma Appoints Govt Reps to 2010 Fifa WC Board
President Jacob Zuma has appointed new government representatives to the Board of Directors of the 2010 World Cup Organising Committee South Africa.
Mozambique: Signs of Votes Deliberately Invalidated
As Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE) continues the time consuming task of checking every vote that was declared invalid at the polling stations during last week's general elections, clear evidence that dishonest polling station staff have tampered with votes is coming to light.
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BBC News - Africa
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10 things you cannot buy with £45m
Two lucky ticketholders are to share a £90m lottery jackpot, but there will still be some things they cannot afford.
Soldier given beauty queen duties
A soldier will represent England in the Miss World competition after the previous entry was arrested over an alleged nightclub brawl.
Yachtsman rescued from Atlantic
A Hull man taking part in a round-the-world yacht race is rescued after being swept overboard in the South Atlantic.
SA mercenaries 'do not face jail'
Four South Africans convicted over an Equatorial Guinea coup plot will not be re-arrested when they return home, officials say.
Why did Britain fall out of love with Sesame St?
It's one of the most popular children's television programmes in history, but it's no longer on British television screens. So why did the UK fall out of love with Sesame Street?
Zimbabwe's MDC calls off boycott
Zimbabwean PM Morgan Tsvangirai ends his party's boycott of the unity government with President Robert Mugabe.
Did Sierra Leone get war crimes justice?
As Sierra Leonean war crimes convicts begin their sentences this week in Rwanda, the BBC's Umaru Fofana considers the achievement of the Special Court for Sierra Leone.
Climate deal 'unlikely' this year
The UK government has admitted that a new legally binding global treaty on climate change is highly unlikely to be agreed this year.
World's barriers: Botswana-Zimbabwe
On the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, BBC Mundo looks at barriers which are still standing - or have gone up since - around the world.
South Africa cancels Airbus deal
South Africa cancels a multi-billion dollar contract for eight military aircraft with Airbus, citing escalating costs.
Country profile: Mozambique
Key facts, figures and dates
Timeline: Mozambique
A chronology of key events
Timeline: Ivory Coast
A chronology of key events
Pardoned Briton's joy at return
Former British soldier Simon Mann, jailed for a coup plot in Equatorial Guinea, says it is "wonderful" to be back in the UK.
SA 'to miss land reform deadline'
South Africa will miss a 2014 deadline to redistribute a third of its farmland to the black majority, the government says.
Timeline: Namibia
A chronology of key events
Country profile: Namibia
Key facts, figures and dates
Bloodhound diary: On a roll
RAF wing commander Andy Green writes a diary for BBC News as his team tries to build a car to smash the land speed record.
London 2012 unveils £700m deals
The organisers of the 2012 Olympics in London are putting £700m of contracts for the event out to tender.
Pardoned Briton regrets coup plot
Former UK soldier Simon Mann says he regrets his part in a foiled plot to overthrow the leader of Equatorial Guinea.
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