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Kidnapped priest released in Ivory Coast : "Fr Richard Kissi, Diocesan Director of Caritas in Abidjan , had been kidnapped in the late morning of 29 March by an armed group while travelling to an area within Abidjan to evacuate seminarians. He was later released on 31 March and has already ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

'African politics at a crossroads' : " Currently there are only a handful of African countries that meet the grade of governance - South Africa , Africa super power, Ghana, bright and sparkling and Nigeria aspiring to reach its potential and well on track. These are a few countries that have ... Aljazeera.net "

Tax reforms seen as encouraging African entrepreneurs : "“The only way to break the shackles of poverty and ascend to the level of clique is through entrepreneurship” said Vivian. David Sperling, a research professor at Strathmore University said budding small and medium enterprises in Kenya are the major ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Ethiopia Offers Olive Branch in Nile Water Sharing Dispute ... even if impoverished Ethiopia has to pay the tab itself. “We are so convinced of the justice of our cause, so sure of the strength of our arguments, so convinced of the role of our hydropower projects in eliminating poverty in our country that we ...

Combating Poverty With 'Poor Economics' : "In Kenya , for instance, J-PAL's researchers found that school absenteeism was linked to intestinal worms. When de-worming pills were administered to children, researchers found that absenteeism was reduced by 25 percent. Since then, the Bill Gates ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Not enough jobs: Motlanthe : " South Africa's growing economy has not created enough jobs to make a serious dent on the problem of unemployment, deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe has told the US Chamber of Commerce. "Consequently, the New Growth Path is intended to address ... Times LIVE "

Liberia: From Cries to Smiles -Govt Identifies With Fire Disaster Victims : "The unfortunate Liberians , many living below the poverty line-several of them petty traders-who found themselves in tears only days ago after the calamity, were seeing smiling and giving thanks to Providence and the government for reaching out to them ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Senior United Nations : "Kibaki said Kenya welcomed the UN delegates and the government will extend its full support to the meeting. President Kibaki expressed appreciation to the UN agencies for supporting Government's efforts in the promotion of the country's social, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Newcrest suspends Ivory Coast gold mine over security : "Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara have seized the capital of Ivory Coast overnight and advanced toward Abidjan and the cocoa port of San Pedro on Wednesday, in a dramatic push aimed at toppling incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

South Africa: World Trade Centre to Launch in Cape Town : "This will be three times more than the annual donations made by the G8 countries to Africa and 16% more than what is needed to eliminate poverty . 'A World Trade Center basically consists of a building where all business and trade activities of ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Two young Rednal documentary makers produce charity film : " ... orphanages, schools and businesses in Ethiopian villages. It also shows how LUCIA raises money and awareness in the UK, through charity events including auctions and concerts. Since 2005 the charity has been helping poverty -striken villages, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Caritas local staff member kidnapped in Cote D'Ivoire : "Caritas is calling for the immediate release of Fr Richard Kissi, Diocesan Director of Caritas in Abidjan who was kidnapped in the late morning of 29 March by an armed group. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Lesley-Anne Knight said, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

World ignoring Swazi crisis – Unions : " Swaziland has lived with 40 years of poverty , said Mazibuko. Seventy percent of Swazis were living on less than $1 a day, the national health system was failing. The country had the world's highest per capita HIV infection rate and an average life ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Swaziland: fiscal crisis and political turmoil : "“King Mswati has quite a reputation for rather enjoying the high life, while most Swazis are living in poverty ,” he says, adding, “that is creating friction,” between the king and his subjects. The king is also faced with disgruntled civil servants, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Ending Extreme Poverty in the Congo: March 31, 2011 : "Extreme Poverty is a KILLER! What does extreme poverty look like? You can end extreme poverty in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , Africa. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Nigeria 2011: Jonathan promises to tackle poverty, fight corruption Lagos, Nigeria - The Presidential candidate of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 9 April election, incumbent president Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday promised to tackle poverty and high unemployment. He said he would also fight ...

Rebels in Ivory Coast besiege Abidjan | The Associated Press ... : "Rebels fighting to install Ivory Coast's democratically elected president began besieging the main city of Abidjan on Thursday as the top army commander fled his post in the face of a lightning offensive that saw several towns and a ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Ethiopian & Eritrean youths should work for peace & democracy By Roble Ababya : "We have paid mammoth sacrifice in the last 40 years in particular in terms of precious lives and on military weapons, which we could have turned on ploughshares to alleviate our abject poverty . It is a shame that Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees are ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Local mission team hopes to bring literacy to West Africa : "This organization brings practical solutions and hope to a population of Senegal that is caught in a cycle of poverty and despair. Senegal is a developing nation in West Africa. It is a very poor nation where the unemployment rate is 48 percent, ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Nigeria-Economy: 'We Have Reduced Poverty in the Country' Economy- Nigeria - By 2015- four years from now- developing countries are expected to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to reduce poverty and provide basic education, among others. In this interview, the Senior Special Assistant to the ...

Around 100000 Lebanese remain in crisis-hit Ivory Coast : "Speaker Nabih Berri contacted several French officials Thursday to secure assistance in protecting the lives of Lebanese nationals in Abidjan and other cities in Ivory Coast as the country plunges into an all-out civil war. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Wastefulness and extravagance : "Today in Zambia , almost every top civil servant or public officer owns a lodge; and they are fighting for government business to go there. Those who give them government business get huge rewards. And for this to be of value to them, the government or ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

Ethiopia Committed to Developing Renewable Energy Sources - Meles : " Highlighting the importance of fighting poverty in the country, the prime mister said that poverty could be conquered through massive infrastructure investments and power generation projects. He said that exploitation of the country's renewable ... Ezega "

Malawi Poverty Reduction Support Credit Fertilizer Procurement ... : " Malawi . Poverty Reduction Support Credit. Fertilizer Procurement Review of the 2010/11 Farm Input Subsidy Program. (FISP). December 2010-February 2011 ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |

500 foreigners taken to French army camp in Abidjan : "PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - French forces have taken about 500 foreigners, including 150 of its own nationals, to a military camp in Ivory Coast after they were threatened by looters in main city Abidjan , an armed forces spokesman said on Friday. ... العالم العربي (AR) | ASIA | English |