First they took Kismayo, a key port city, now they’re making headway across southern Somalia.
Opposition armed groups, including al-Shabab fighters and remnants of the Islamic Courts Union, are seizing control of the small southern town of Dhobley, near the Kenyan border.
There’s been a major comeback by Islamic groups in recent months and few [...]

Japanese’ s AIDS Song A Hit In Africa
 2008-08-31 10:45

(Photo courtesy: The Yomiuri Shimbun)

“African people are strong and lively. I feel the spreading AIDS tragedy that afflicts them as if it were my own,” said Esaid Kohei Yamada, 28, whose song about AIDS is gaining popularity in Africa.

Yamada, who visited Eritrea in eastern Africa [...]

Italy to Pay $5 Billion to Libya in Landmark Accord
By Sabina Castelfranco
Rome
30 August 2008
 
Italy agreed to pay Libya $5 billion as compensation for its 30-year occupation of the country during the 20th century. The money will be invested by Italy over a 25-year period. For VOA, Sabina Castelfranco reports from Rome.
 
 

The Italian Prime Minister Silvio [...]

Economic View
Is History Siding With Obama’s Economic Plan?

By ALAN S. BLINDER

Published: August 30, 2008
CLEARLY, there are major differences between the economic policies of Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. Mr. McCain wants more tax cuts for the rich; Mr. Obama wants tax cuts for the poor and middle class. The two men also disagree [...]

Benshangul Peoples United Front fighters killed or wounded 374 Woyane soldiers. ARS fighters re-take key port city of Kismayo driving Woyane and TFG troops out. Woyanne officials are looking into expanding the existing prison system in Ethiopia. ONLF launches attacks on Woyane troops killing and wounding 339 soldiers. Woyane continues to instigate and enflame ethnic [...]

 My Enjoyable Vacation Time in Asmara
Dawit Andebrhan, Aug 29, 2008
Coming across all that happiness and beauty; entertainment and unity; hard work and creativity; peace and safety… during the National Festival 2008 in which more than 600,000 people from inside and outside the country participated, you bear more responsible for the next festival time and [...]

Doubts over new bridge into Africa
Matt Brown, Foreign Correspondent

Last Updated: August 28. 2008 11:59PM UAE / August 28. 2008 7:59PM GMT

NAIROBI // Osama bin Laden is famous for bringing down huge structures. Now his half-brother wants to make a name for himself by building one.Tarek bin Laden, the half-brother of the world’s most [...]

70 African migrants missing in Mediterranean
Aug 28, 2008
GENEVA (AP) — A harrowing boat journey across the Mediterranean left some 70 African migrants missing after rough seas capsized the craft, the U.N. refugee agency said Thursday, calling on Malta to release the eight survivors from detention.
A Maltese fishing trawler rescued the eight on Tuesday. Authorities said [...]

Hungary: Barack for Obama
By Sophia Tesfamariam
 August 26th, 2008 
Whilst there is no denying that the entire country is swept up in the “Obama Fever”, you would have to travel outside of the United States to truly realize the international magnitude of his popularity and the incredible support he has amongst the youth across the globe.His [...]