AFRICA – A continent going through enormous changes, like the rest of the world. Here you can get a tiny picture of what journalists and travellers bring back from there in form of stories and information.

Newsphiles.org contributes with a small selection of news feeds intercepted from news-media world wide. We made three sub-categories (see below) to cover more detail. Chronologically displayed below, headlines and excerpts.

AFRICA at WAR – Headlines daily

State Department: civilians suffer in Afghan war - The Associated Press -

CBS News

State Department: civilians suffer in Afghan war The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The State Department says that Afghan civilians continued to bear the brunt of a spike in violence in their country last year. ... US Report: Afghan, Iraq Human Rights Abuses UpNew York Times all 130 news articles »

Nigeria: As in the rest of Africa, things might not be quite as they seem - EnerPub -

The Guardian

Nigeria: As in the rest of Africa, things might not be quite as they seem EnerPub So just another bloody conflict in a remote corner of Africa, awful and incomprehensible? Which also happens to be a religious war? ... Religious hatred, poverty behind Nigeria violenceThe Associated Press Retaliation fears stalk Nigeria city after clashesReuters The Violence in Nigeria: What's Behind the Conflict?TIME NEXT -The Province -Economist all 2,590 news articles »

War Vets Leader Blasts Tsvangirai / Biti - RadioVop -

Daily Nation

War Vets Leader Blasts Tsvangirai / Biti RadioVop The MDC leader was made Premier after his party was persuaded into a shaky coalition government by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the ... Zimbabwe: U..S Declares War Against CountryAllAfrica.com Sibanda dismisses journalists as selloutsZimbabwe Times Feuding War Veterans threat to Mugabe's re-electionThe Zimbabwe Mail The Zimbabwean -SW Radio Africa -AllAfrica.com all 347 news articles »

43 Somalis die in capital after 2 days of warfare - The Associated Press -

Reuters

43 Somalis die in capital after 2 days of warfare The Associated Press The arid Horn of Africa nation has not had a functioning government since the overthrow of a socialist dictator in 1991. Its civil war, which began into ... 30 killed in fresh fighting in SomaliaSify Death toll rises as violence rocks Somali capitalCNN International Somalia: 2nd day of fighting in Mogadishu leaves 60 deadGarowe Online Middle East Online -AFP all 175 news articles »

Patrick Kennedy: MSM 'despicable' - Politico -

Patrick Kennedy: MSM 'despicable' Politico Cindy McCain appears on Hill to see photos of her recent trip to Africa. Maybe Emile Hirsch should come back during cherry blossom season? ... and more »

Bemba war crimes trial delayed - The Associated Press -

Bemba war crimes trial delayed The Associated Press Bemba is charged with five counts of murder, rape and pillage for allegedly commanding a militia responsible for atrocities in the Central African Republic ... War crimes trial of DR.Congo's Bemba delayedAFP Hague court postpones trial of Congo warlord BembaReuters South Africa ICC postpones trial of former Congolese leader charged with war crimesUN News Centre ReliefWeb (press release) -Thaindian.com -Legalbrief (subscription) all 50 news articles »

Gains in the 1960s Made Obama's Election Possible - U.S. News & World Report -

Gains in the 1960s Made Obama's Election Possible U.S. News & World Report "World War II was a watershed in African-American history, raising the hopes of people who, with their children, would build the massive black freedom ... and more »

Eritrean pleads not guilty to aiding terrorists - The Associated Press -

Eritrean pleads not guilty to aiding terrorists The Associated Press ... to 2001 had called for foreign fighters to go to Somalia to join al-Shabaab in a "holy war" against the Ethiopian and African Union forces in Somalia. ... and more »

Cell phones latest tool to beat HIV-AIDS in Africa - AFP -

The Guardian

Cell phones latest tool to beat HIV-AIDS in Africa AFP LAGOS — Mobile phones may be a key weapon in the war against HIV and AIDS in Africa, says to the UNAIDS chief. The relatively new technology has a role to ... Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria seeks increase in fundingMonsters and Critics.com DOH mulls tapping celebrities to promote condom useGMA news.tv HIV/AIDS: Curb mother-to-child transmissionThe Punch Independent Online -Gaea Times (blog) -The Daily Maverick all 848 news articles »

On This Day in History: March 10 An African-American 'Moses' - Brooklyn Daily Eagle -

Washington Post

On This Day in History: March 10 An African-American 'Moses' Brooklyn Daily Eagle Before the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, she helped more than 300 slaves to escape through the Underground Railroad, guiding most of them ... Harriet Tubman Collection Unveiled by Smithsonian MuseumArt Daily Harriet Tubman relics to go to D.C. museum | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/10/2010Philadelphia Inquirer Collector donates Harriet Tubman artifacts to African American History museumWashington Post all 46 news articles »

AFRICA in Development – Headlines daily

The AfDB At the African Carbon Forum - Promoting Clean Development Mechanism - AllAfrica.com -

The AfDB At the African Carbon Forum - Promoting Clean Development Mechanism AllAfrica.com The African Development Bank (AfDB) participated actively at the 2nd Africa Carbon Forum (ACF) held in Nairobi, Kenya (3-5 March 2010). ... The Environment and Politics PART VILiberian Daily Observer all 2 news articles »

Stalemate in Zimbabwe An early election? - Economist -

Daily Nation

Stalemate in Zimbabwe An early election? Economist Talks to encourage Mr Mugabe to implement fully the power-sharing agreement he signed 18 months ago under the aegis of the Southern African Development ... Norway Urges African Union Intervention in Zimbabwe Unity Government ImpasseVoice of America Zuma Heads For ZimbabweRadioVop President Zuma due in Zimbabwe to resolve political riftZimbabwe Telegraph The Zimbabwean -Zim Online -AllAfrica.com all 347 news articles »

Africa Clean Energy Projects May Triple, Standard Bank Says - BusinessWeek -

Africa Clean Energy Projects May Triple, Standard Bank Says BusinessWeek The African Development Bank, the biggest development finance institution on the continent, has promoted investments in wind, hydro, co-generation, ... Standard Bank eyes expansion in AfricaInformante all 3 news articles »

AfDB earmarks $2b for agric in Africa for 5 years - Vanguard -

Reuters South Africa

AfDB earmarks $2b for agric in Africa for 5 years Vanguard The African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Wednesday in Abuja that it had earmarked $2 billion for the development of agriculture in Africa in the next ... Africa enjoined to exploit potentials to fight global economic recessionAfrican Press Agency (subscription) AfDB in ambitious plan to boost farming in AfricaTruth about Trade & Technology Jonathan: Food Security Key to Vision 2020THISDAY UN News Centre -AllAfrica.com -NEXT all 53 news articles »

Torii Hunter looks to douse media firestorm - Los Angeles Times (blog) -

Globe and Mail

Torii Hunter looks to douse media firestorm Los Angeles Times (blog) Hunter said his comments about dark-skinned players from the Dominican Republic being "imposters" because they are perceived by some as being African ... Hunter upset over his portrayal in USA TodayMinneapolis Star Tribune Torii Hunter upset about way he's portrayed in USA Today articleLos Angeles Times (blog) all 139 news articles »

JK to grace conference on E.Africa railways - The Citizen Daily -

Business Daily Africa

JK to grace conference on E.Africa railways The Citizen Daily The two-day conference organised by the Ministry of Infrastructure Development brings together representatives from East African Community members, ... East Africa needs $20 bln for railways: KikweteReuters South Africa East Africa: Plans on for Region's US$900 Billion RailwayAllAfrica.com Investment summit an opportunity for UgandaThe Observer Business Daily Africa all 12 news articles »

Zambia secures concessional Loan of US$ 1 Billion - Zambian Chronicle -

Lusaka Times

Zambia secures concessional Loan of US$ 1 Billion Zambian Chronicle ... to also develop the Lusaka sub-zone. the second, was with China Africa Development Fund which has appointed Zambia as regional office on the continent. ... Chinese visit pays off for ZambiaLusaka Times IMF chief jets in, hails ZambiaZambia Daily Mail Going greenEconomist Business Report -BusinessWeek -Environmental Finance all 33 news articles »

West Africa: ICT Unavoidable in West Africa's Development - Ecowas Parliament - AllAfrica.com -

Peace fm Online

West Africa: ICT Unavoidable in West Africa's Development - Ecowas Parliament AllAfrica.com "Recourse of ICT is unavoidable in the development of West Africa. The 21st century is characterized by the development of ICT which are essential tools to ... ECOWAS Parliament holds meeting on ICTGhana News all 16 news articles »

Gender Equality And Millennium Development Goals - AllAfrica.com -

CNN International

Gender Equality And Millennium Development Goals AllAfrica.com The redress of gender inequalities is a precondition for sustainable growth in Africa. It requires the commitment of all. The African Development Bank has ... Marking International Women's DayVoice of America South Africa - Statement by Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane on the occasion of ...ISRIA (registration) S. Africans Mark Women's DayCRIENGLISH.com ReliefWeb (press release) -UN News Centre -Afrik.com all 530 news articles »

Bank of China: Not Interested in Acquisitions - Wall Street Journal -

Bank of China: Not Interested in Acquisitions Wall Street Journal Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. bought 20% of South Africa's Standard Bank Group in 2007, and more recently was cleared by the Thailand ... and more »

AFRICA in Innovation – Headlines daily

Innovations and NPD in Dairy Emerging opportunities - PRLog.Org (press release) -

Innovations and NPD in Dairy Emerging opportunities PRLog.Org (press release) •Analysis of sales values for dairy in North America, South & Central America, Western Europe, eastern Europe, the Middle East & Africa and Asia-Pacific. ... and more »

Creativity and Innovation in South Africa--Nando's Chicken - BusinessWeek -

Creativity and Innovation in South Africa--Nando's Chicken BusinessWeek When I was in South Africa recently, I had dinner at an art school sponsored by Robbie Brozen, President of Nando's, an 800-restaurant global chain that ... and more »

Call to Arms: Three Denominations Gather Together - Christian Broadcasting Network -

Call to Arms: Three Denominations Gather Together Christian Broadcasting Network "He has proposed a new father and marriage innovation fund that would support local efforts around these issues. And we will continue to work with these ... and more »

World Bank Online Game Invites Youth to Solve Global Problems - Voice of America -

World Bank Online Game Invites Youth to Solve Global Problems Voice of America The game was originally designed for university students in Africa. But in the first few days, 8000 players from around the world -- most from the United ...

Kwabena Kwabena To Perform In New York - Peace fm Online -

Peace fm Online

Kwabena Kwabena To Perform In New York Peace fm Online ... influenced other music including the modern Congolese sound; the single most influential African style to have emerged and remains open to innovation. ... and more »

Billions of PCs 'needlessly scrapped' - Telegraph.co.uk -

Metro

Billions of PCs 'needlessly scrapped' Telegraph.co.uk "The situation is an example of where uncritical innovation can be the very force that leads an industry on to an unsustainable path," said Professor Swann. ... 'Billions of PCs' destined for scrapheap due to software demandsMetro all 2 news articles »

Design Indaba: South Africa's 'Creative World Cup' - BusinessWeek -

BusinessWeek

Design Indaba: South Africa's 'Creative World Cup' BusinessWeek ... an annual design and innovation conference and expo that ran from Feb. 24-28. Billing itself as the largest creative confab in Africa, the conference ... and more »

World Bank convenes multi-stakeholder energy consultation in DC - Bank Information Center -

World Bank convenes multi-stakeholder energy consultation in DC Bank Information Center The presentation focused heavily on underscoring the importance of energy access, particularly within sub-Saharan Africa, perhaps more than a coincidence in ... and more »

Small car price wars coming? - BloombergUTV -

Small car price wars coming? BloombergUTV Ford, GM and VW are working hard on innovation and bringing in their cheapest offerings to India. But is price enough to take on the giants? ... and more »

It's Official: Nick Acsheim Joins AP To Bring Mobile Innovation, Revenue - The Business Insider -

The Business Insider

It's Official: Nick Acsheim Joins AP To Bring Mobile Innovation, Revenue The Business Insider Veerasingham will be senior vice president of business development and partner relations for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia and oversee the AP's ... and more »