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Digital jobs offer skills, promise to Africa’s unemployed youth
JOHANNESBURG/NAIROBI, (IRIN) – Although Africa’s economy has expanded rapidly in recent years, it has not kept pace with the growth of its youth population or their need for jobs. With
Sudan’s ‘Lost Boy’ Finds God, Changes Nation
(CBN NEWS) MOIS BRIDGE, Kenya — Two years ago, South Sudan became a new nation, having won its independence from Sudan. Since then, thousands of former revolutionary soldiers have immigrated
Zambia: Minister Appeals to Church On Subsidies
By Chusa Sichone (TIMES OF ZAMBIA) DEFENCE Minister Geoffrey Mwamba has urged the Church to supplement Government’s efforts in sensitising people on the benefits to be derived from the removal
At Least 9 Killed in Latest Oklahoma Tornado; 4-Year-Old Girl Died in Floodwaters
By Anugrah Kumar , Christian Post Contributor The death toll from this weekend’s tornadoes and floods in Oklahoma and neighboring states is at least 9, including two children, authorities said
Report: Child Malnutrition Costs Global Economy Billions
Selah Hennessy, LONDON — A report by a Britain-based charity says one-quarter of the world’s children may underperform at school because of chronic malnutrition. Save the Children says tackling malnutrition
Japan to Invest Billions in Africa
(VOA NEWS) Japan will provide $1 billion in aid over the next five years to northern Africa for economic development and humanitarian efforts, including help with security and counter-terrorism measures.
Suspected Islamist militants attack Niger prison
(BBC NEWS) Gunmen have attacked the main prison in Niger’s capital, Niamey, killing at least two guards, officials say. They are thought to be members of the Islamist militant group,
Terrorists Exploited Unrest in Africa in 2012 says US Report
(VOA NEWS) The United States said progress has been made in combating terrorism across Africa, but that militant groups are still taking advantage of unrest, political instability, and weak governance
Nigeria Pardons 58 Boko Haram Suspects
(VOA NEWS) Nigerian authorities have granted amnesty to 58 women and children who were accused of helping Islamist militants in the country’s northeast. The Nigerian military’s Joint Task Force (JTF)
Barack Obama Bust to Be Added to Mount Rushmore?
By: Heather Clark WASHINGTON – A recent survey of political and history professors at George Washington University discussed whether Barack Obama should be included on Mount Rushmore, even if not
