Aid News
News on development and aid topics collected by The Road to the Horizon
Zambia: Rupiah Banda Disappointed in Catholic PriestPRESIDENT Rupiah Banda has said he is disappointed with the un-Christian behaviour of Catholic priest, Frank Bwalya. |
Zambia: Criticised for Developing Relations with ChinaIN recent times, the Government and in particular President Banda have come under criticism for embracing and developing the relationship with China. |
Zambia: Sata Claim Shocking, Says Levys DaughterLATE President Levy Mwanawasas first born daughter Mirriam Mwanawasa has said it is shocking that Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata can claim that her fathers decision to evacuate him to South… |
Tanzania: Diamonds Worth U.S. $3 Million Go MissingMystery surrounds the disappearance of a consignment of 14,931 carats of diamonds worth nearly $3 million, belonging to Williamson Diamonds Ltd of Tanzania. |
Climate report shows Australia getting warmerSource: Reuters * Records show all parts of Australia are heating up * Report released at time of rising climate scepticism * Nation faces more warming, rising seas, changes to rainfall By Michael… |
Albanian Foreign Minister Says Kosovos Future Is In EUAlbanian Foreign Minister Ilir Meta says that although Belgrade and Tirana have different views on Kosovos status, he believes they agree that the regions future is in the European Union. |
Africa: Continent Faces Internet Access DroughtA global Internet security firm has asked African leaders to make the Internet more accessible and affordable in order to promote social and economic development. |
Kenya: Top IMF Mission in Quiet Dialogue With GovtThe status of privatisation of the National Bank of Kenya and the fate of the troubled CharterHouse Bank figure among the top agenda items for discussions with a high-powered mission of the… |
Nigeria: AC - Iwu Cant Conduct 2011 PollsAs the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to release the 2011 general election timetable tomorrow, the Action Congress (AC) has warned that INEC Chairman Maurice Iwu should not… |
Nigeria: Coalition Issues 24-Hour Ultimatum to Non- IndigenesAs the Court of Appeal sitting in Sokoto fixed tomorrow for judgment in the case between the Democratic Peoples Party (DPP) governorship candidate, Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, and Sokoto State Governor,… |
The Rundown - March 15A comprehensive review of news and opinion on RFE/RLs broadcast region. |
Somalia: Rebel Group to Sign Deal With Govt?Two Somali delegations are flocking to Addis Ababa with the likelihood of signing a pact. |
Sudan: Regional Leaders Plan to Rescue Peace DealAs Sudan prepares for elections next month, regional leaders met in Nairobi to discuss how to save the Comprehensive Peace Agreement from collapse. |
Somalia: Navy Officers Seek End to PiracyWith piracy along the coast of Somalia spiralling out of control, a group of navy commanders say the solution lies in restoring law and order in the war-torn country. Lawlessness in the country has… |
Nigeria: Sokoto Guber - Appeal Court Delivers Judgment TomorrowNotwithstanding the decision of the Supreme Court to hear the Motion on Notice in which the Governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Wagatakarda Wamako is asking the court to pronounce on the governorship… |