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Brazil ‘to write off’ almost $900m of African debt
(BBC NEWS) Brazil has announced that it will cancel or restructure almost $900m (£600m) worth of debt with Africa. Oil- and gas-rich Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Zambia are among the 12
China anger over teen’s Egypt graffiti at Luxor temple
(BBC NEWS) The exposure of a Chinese teenager who vandalised an ancient Egyptian artwork has led to a wave of anger among China’s internet users. On Friday a micro-blogger posted
Algeria-France child trafficking trial opens in Algiers
(BBC NEWS) Thirteen people have gone on trial in Algiers, accused of trafficking an unknown number of Algerian children to the French city of Saint-Etienne. The network behind the alleged
Thousands in France Protest New Gay Marriage Law
(CBN NEWS) Tens of thousands of French demonstrators took to the streets of Paris Sunday to protest the nation’s new law that redefines marriage. Although the law passed May 18,
Kenya Arrested British Soldier Murder Suspect in 2010
(VOA NEWS) Kenyan officials say a suspect in last week’s savage murder of a British soldier in London was arrested in 2010 near the East African country’s border with Somalia.
Nigeria: Church of England Unveils Plan for Women Bishops in 2015
(THIS DAY) The Church of England published a plan on Friday to approve the ordination of women bishops by 2015, a widely supported reform it just missed passing last November
Kenya: Wabukala Wants Drug Traffickers Charged
By Njenga Gicheha (THE STAR) THE Anglican Church of Kenya has condemned politicians and other leaders involved in drug dealing. Speaking during a two-day workshop for all the Bishops from
Guinea Protest Fatalities Said to be Rising
James Butty(VOA NEWS) Two of Guinea’s top opposition leaders are said to have gone to Paris, France to brief the international community about the current political situation in Guinea. Cellou
Swaziland Vote Will Be Credible, Says Elections Chief
Peter Clottey (VOA NEWS) The chairman of Swaziland’s Elections and Boundaries Commission says he is confident that this year’s national elections would be transparent and credible. “I am confident it
Zambia: Church Costs Woman Custody of Children
(TIMES OF ZAMBIA ) A THIRTY-YEAR-OLD woman of Chunga Township has lost custody of her two children because she spends most of her time attending church meetings leaving them unattended
