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September 26, 2012 News
September 26, 2012
Africa: Faces Change At DfiD, but Does Aid to Africa Really Matter Any More?
"As the deadline for the Millennium Development Goals approaches what is happening to the UK Government's aid ministry and its impact on Africa?"
To read the full article from African Arguments, visit the AllAfrica site here
State amends terror bill amid protests
"The [Kenyan] Government has agreed to push for "few" amendments in the Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2012 in a bid to get the support of Muslim legislators in Parliament..."
To read the full article, visit the Kenyan Standard site here
Zuma to push for change at United Nations
"President Jacob Zuma is using his time at the United Nations General Assembly to make a wholehearted push for changes in the way the global body maintains international peace and security..."
To read the full article, visit the South African Business Daily site here
Egypt's new President Morsi debuts at UN, world watches for democratic intentions
"Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi debuts at the United Nations on Wednesday with a speech that will be closely watched by world leaders for clues about his democratic intentions and plans for lifting his country out of crippling poverty..."
To read the full article, visit the Washington Post site here
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