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Meryl Streep presents 'Africa Rising'On Tuesday, a hush suddenly fell over the anxious crowd in front of NYU's Cantor Film Center.
(Topix.net)New Jimmy Buffett album on its way
U.S. recording artist Jimmy Buffett says "Buffet Hotel," his first studio album since 2006, is set for release Dec.
(Topix.net)Malian forces improve proficiency at English language lab
Brig. Gen. Michael W. Callan meets Malian forces Staff Sgt. Niara Diallo during a senior leader engagement Oct.
(Topix.net)'Qualified Teachers Crucial to EFA Goals'
Confronted with a need to recruit more teachers necessary to attain Education for All (EFA) goals in Africa by 2015 and the need for quality in education delivery, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), the World Bank, Education International (EI) and the Malian Ministry of Basic Education, Literacy and National Languages brought stakeholders from 22 countries to Bamako, the Malian capital to brainstorm on how to reduce the number of contractual teachers being used in some countries in favour of qualified ones. (AllAfrica)
AFRICA: Turning to traditional medicines in fight against malaria
Encouraging the use of traditional African herbal medicines could prevent some of the one million malarial deaths on the continent, according to specialists attending a conference www.mimalaria.org/pamc in Nairobi.
(Topix.net)Last minute oddball Halloween costumes that reflect your travels
These wander into the unusual--possibly the obscure. Each are based on travel and incorporate souvenirs you may have brought home with you, particularly if you have problems passing up purchases.
(Topix.net)Country to Host 2011 Fiba-Women Afrobasket
MALI has been presented with a perfect opportunity to reclaim the Fiba Women Afrobasket crown after being named hosts of the 2011 edition. (AllAfrica)
5 things you need to know about: panda names
If you have the panda passion, today is a big day for you. The San Diego Zoo is releasing the names that have made to the final five for the newest panda baby.
(Topix.net)Den Cleaning
Hello again, panda fans! Ia m happy to report that Bai Yuna s newest cub is doing well.
(Topix.net)Philippe Karsenty to discuss free speech at Palm Beach Synagogue
A billboard in a major square in Bamako, the capital of Mali, perpetrates the hoax broadcast by France 2 of a young Palestinian boy cowering next to his father and screaming for help.
(Topix.net)UNICEF in Space: Astronaut and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Frank de Winne talks to school children
In the village of Gao, some 1200 km away from Mali's capital city of Bamako, local children were given the special chance to speak to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Belgian astronaut Frank De Winne - live from space.
(Topix.net)Mali for the next women Afrobasket - 2011
After the last Women Afrobasket at Madagascar where they lost the title to Senegal, Mali will host the 2011 women Afrobasket at Bamako where the former champion will try to win back the African nations women championship.
(Topix.net)Mentors to Boost Breastfeeding
Have you checked in with your breastfeeding support group? If you were a woman who gave birth in one of Mali's 48 "baby-friendly hospitals", you should have been assigned to one that checked up on you - often as soon as minutes after the delivery. (AllAfrica)
AFRICA: Climate change could worsen displacement - UN
KAMPALA Friday, October 23, 2009 (IRIN) - With increasing natural disasters, including floods, storms and droughts, hitting the continent, more people in Africa are likely to be displaced, creating a challenge for governments, the UN warns. (irinnews.org)
MALI: Mentors to boost breastfeeding
SAN Friday, October 23, 2009 (IRIN) - Have you checked in with your breastfeeding support group? If you were a woman who gave birth in one of Mali’s 48 “baby-friendly hospitals”, you should have been assigned to one that checked up on you – often as soon as minutes after the delivery. (irinnews.org)
AFRICA: Talking about forced displacement
KAMPALA Thursday, October 22, 2009 (IRIN) - Civil society and government officials are gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to discuss the Convention on the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Africa and a declaration on refugees, returnees and IDPs. (irinnews.org)
WEST AFRICA: Humanitarian stockpile takes shape - on paper
BAMAKO Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (IRIN) - When a storm hits in Togo, disaster relief items must be flown in from Brindisi, Italy, but that is just too far, according to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which is formalizing the region’s first government-operated humanitarian stockpile in Mali’s capital Bamako. (irinnews.org)
Malian Women Push Condom Use to Reduce Spread of AIDS
Women in Mali are encouraging more men to use condoms to slow the spread of the virus that causes AIDS.
(Topix.net)US gives Mali security forces $5 million in equipment following al-Qaida attack claim
The United States is providing security forces in the West African nation of Mali with more than $5 million in new vehicles and other equipment.
(Topix.net)World Airline News: Air Mali (3rd) adds DC-9-83 TZ-RMK
Air Mali added ex-AVIANCA McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 TZ-RMK . The new type is now painted in the Air Mali version of the Group Celestair color scheme.
(Topix.net)AFRICA: Shining the spotlight on the displaced
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Forty years after the rights of Africa’s refugees were enshrined in a landmark convention, the continent’s leaders are due to make legal history again by adopting a new instrument to assist people displaced within the borders of their own country. (irinnews.org)
AFRICA: Africa's IDP situation at a glance
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Africa hosts at least 11 million of the world's 25 million conflict-affected IDPs. Millions more are displaced annually by natural disasters. (irinnews.org)
AFRICA: Africa's IDPs in numbers
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Most IDPs in Africa have been forced out of their homes by conflict, either between government forces and armed opponents or between communities. (irinnews.org)
AFRICA: The objectives of the IDP Convention
NAIROBI Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - The objectives of the Convention (irinnews.org)
WEST AFRICA: Stopping cholera emergencies
DAKAR Thursday, October 15, 2009 (IRIN) - Cholera outbreaks in West Africa generally trigger extra hand-washings in households and panic-buying of bleach for treating water. But beating the deadly – but easily preventable – illness requires that such hygiene practices become routine, health experts say. (irinnews.org)
Chinese art troupe in Mali hails success in cultural exchange
Both Malian people and Chinese diplomats hail the recent visit by a Chinese art troupe a success in promoting cultural exchanges between the two friendly countries.
(Topix.net)Ali Bongo takes oath of office to succeeds his father
Ali Bongo Ondimba, the victor in the Aug. 30 presidential elections, took oath of office on Friday at the Presidential Palace in Libreville and succeeded his father Omar Bongo Ondimba, who died on June 8 at the age of 73, after ruling the West African country for 41 years.
(Topix.net)Canadians teach peacekeeping to African troops
Canadians teach peacekeeping to African troops Two Canadian military officers, Major Francois Provost and Major Marc Chabot , with a local guard at the entrance of a new school in Bamako, the capital of Mali, which trains African soldiers for peacekeeping.
(Topix.net)Faking Snow in the Desert to Boost Rain
The same technology that ski resorts in rich countries have used for decades to make snow has been brought to sub-Saharan Africa, but with a different aim: to keep crops and communities alive. (AllAfrica)
Researchers find extreme genetic variability in malaria parasite
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Center for Vaccine Development have charted the extreme genetic differences that occur over time in the most dangerous malaria parasite in the world.
(Topix.net)Utah colleges help education efforts in Mali
Talatou Abdoulaye came to Utah for an advanced college degree but had no idea the classes would be so different from the ones offered in his home country of Mali.
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