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Weekly Events:
Events for the Week of May 27th – June 2nd
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In the News:
President Obama’s trip to Africa; ‘anarchy’ in the Central African Republic; technology supporting agriculture in Kenya; the mineral paradox in East Africa; emergency meeting of rival political leaders in Madagascar; and release of terrorist suspects in Nigeria
›By Leadership Project // Wednesday, May 22, 2013Continue reading for an overview of today’s news.
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In Translation:
Une nouvelle “usine à bébés” découverte au Nigeria
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 16, 2013May 16, 2013
French Article Translation of the Week
“Une nouvelle “usine à bébés” découverte au Nigeria”
“C’est un nouveau cas de trafic d’enfants au Nigeria. La police a déclaré mercredi 15 mai avoir découvert lundi six adolescentes enceintes retenues dans une maison et arrêté trois personnes suspectées de vouloir vendre les futurs bébés.”
“This is a new case of child trafficking in Nigeria. On Wednesday, May 15, Police said that on Monday they discovered six pregnant teenagers held in a house and arrested three people suspected of trying to sell future babies.”
This article has been translated from French. Click here to read the original version on Le Monde.
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In Translation:
Plus de 3 milliards d’euros promis pour la reconstruction du Mali
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 16, 2013May 16, 2013
French Article Translation of the Week
“Plus de 3 milliards d’euros promis pour la reconstruction du Mali”
“Quatre mois après le déclenchement de l’opération militaire française “Serval” contre les troupes islamistes, de nombreux pays ont promis des aides (près de 3,25 milliards d’euros au total) pour la reconstruction du Mali, selon François Hollande. Le président français précise que ce montant est supérieur aux objectifs des organisateurs de cette conférence – l’Union européenne, la France et le Mali –, qui ambitionnaient de lever environ 2 milliards d’euros.”
“Four months after the launch of the French military operation ‘Serval’ against the Islamist forces, many countries have pledged aid (around $4.2 billion in total) for the reconstruction of Mali, according to Francois Hollande. The French president said that this amount exceeds the objectives of the organizers of this conference – the European Union, France and Mali – who aspired to raise about 2.6 billion dollars.”
This article has been translated from French. Click here to read the original version on Le Monde.
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In Translation:
Le président nigérian déclare l’état d’urgence dans trois Etats
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 16, 2013May 16, 2013
French Article Translation of the Week
“Le président nigérian déclare l’état d’urgence dans trois Etats”
“Le président nigérian Goodluck Jonathan a déclaré mardi 14 mai l’état d’urgence dans trois Etats frappés par les attaques du groupe islamiste extrémiste Boko Haram, en assurant qu’il fallait adopter des “mesures extraordinaires” en réponse à la violence.”
“On Tuesday, May 14, Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan announced a state of emergency in three states hit by the attacks of extremist Islamist group Boko Haram, making it necessary to adopt ‘special measures’ in response to the violence.”
This article has been translated from French. Click here to read the original version on Le Monde.
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Weekly Events:
May 20-26 Events
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 16, 2013Continue reading for events occurring throughout the D.C. area next week.
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In the News:
Opportunity of Africa’s youth; Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu says he won’t vote for the ANC; tensions rise in Libya; Kenya asks UN to terminate ICC trial; Africa’s role in global economy growth
›By Leadership Project // Friday, May 10, 2013Continue reading for some of today’s news stories.
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In Translation:
Cameroun: bataille pour la présidence du Sénat, siège du successeur constitutionnel de Paul Biya
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 9, 2013May 9, 2013
French Article Translation of the Week
“Cameroun: bataille pour la présidence du Sénat, siège du successeur constitutionnel de Paul Biya”
“Le 8 mai, le chef de l’État camerounais Paul Biya a nommé 30 sénateurs pour compléter la liste des 70 qui ont été élus lors du scrutin du 14 avril dernier. Place désormais aux tractations en vue de la désignation du président du Sénat, successeur constitutionnel du président de la République en cas de vacance du pouvoir.”
“On 8 May, the Head of State of Cameroon, Paul Biya, appointed 30 senators to complete the list of 70 who were elected in the election on April 14. Up next, the negotiations for the appointment of the President of the Senate, the constitutional successor to the President of the Republic in the event of a vacancy.”
This article has been translated from French. Click here to read the original version on Jeune Afrique.
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Weekly Events:
May 13-19 Events
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 9, 2013Continue reading for events taking place throughout the D.C. area next week.
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In Translation:
La famine a tué 258 000 Somaliens dont 133 000 enfants en 19 mois
›By Leadership Project // Thursday, May 2, 2013May 2, 2013
French Article Translation of the Week
“La famine a tué 258 000 Somaliens dont 133 000 enfants en 19 mois”
“La crise alimentaire qui a frappé la Somalie entre octobre 2010 et avril 2012 a causé la mort d’environ 260 000 personnes dont la moitié sont des enfants de moins de cinq ans, selon un rapport de l’ONU pour l’alimentation publié ce jeudi.”
“The food crisis in Somalia between October 2010 and April 2012 caused the death of about 260,000 people, half of whom are children under five years, according to a report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation published on Thursday.”
This article has been translated from French. Click here to read the original version on France24.
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