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China 'buying out' Africa: Top 5 destinations of Chinese money
On a quest to secure raw materials and energy resources to support the exponential growth of its economy, China has become the fastest-growing investor in Africa. Here are the top five destinations of Chinese capital, in order of estimated Chinese investment.
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In Pictures: Nelson Mandela Day
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 06/10
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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/21
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Yemen, Sudan, Libya: Can US douse flames of Middle East hot spots?
With the euphoria over the Arab Spring wearing off, President Obama is sending top aides to the Middle East to address worsening violence in Yemen and fears of renewed civil strife in Sudan.
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Sabrina Mahtani provides legal aid to female prisoners in Sierra Leone
Sabrina Mahtani helps women in prison (often innocent) in Sierra Leone's rough, overcrowded prisons
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Flying into London during the Prince William wedding? Get ready to wait.
Even if you're not attending the Prince William wedding, flying into London's Heathrow Airport will probably mean long lines at customs thanks to budget cuts. Welcome to austerity Britain.
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Are cellphone apps and Facebook the key to empowering African youth?
Technology holds promise for Africa's young people by giving them greater economic opportunity, but sometimes that opportunity is in niches such as music piracy.
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International Women's Day: What's it all about?
Today is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. In 1911 – the year the holiday was first celebrated internationally – women could not yet vote in most countries. Now, a number of women serve as presidents and in other positions of power. But there’s still more to do if women are to enjoy the same access and rights as men, say International Women’s Day organizers and the UN. This year’s focus? "Equal access to education, training, and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.” Read on to find out more about International Women’s Day.
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Hunger and food security: One way to create an African breadbasket
Foreign investment in a Zambian farming firm may be a business model for Africa's hunger and food security problems.
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West Africa Rising: Will a sovereign wealth fund really help reverse Nigeria's 'oil curse'?
On Dec. 1 last year, Nigeria’s cabinet approved the creation of a sovereign wealth fund that would invest any excess revenues generated from the sale of the country’s oil.
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This Week in the Great Lakes: Congo and UN tango over child soldiers while US preaches engagement
A holiday season roundup of this week's news from Africa's Great Lakes region: women march in the Congo for more legal action against rapists, Rwandan journalists petition for changes to defamation laws, and Al Shabab remains a threat in Burundi.
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South Africa ups border security amid Christmas travel
South Africa says it is ramping up border security 'to ensure the safe and smooth movement of travelers.' Rights activists worry the government is targeting Zimbabwean migrants traveling home for Christmas.
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Africa relies on its unreliable minibuses
Africa's rich travel by plane, but for most Africans, the 16-person minibus, unpredictable but always there, is the de facto form of transportation. The quirks of traveling on one are part of the experience.
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Zambia's champion barista strives for the perfect mix of spicy and sweet
Syria Mwanza, Zambia's champion barista, hopes to win accolades for his signature drink, which includes red chiles, ginger, cinnamon, and chocolate.
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Permanent tent city: Why giving aid to Haiti fuels a cycle of dependency
Amid cholera outbreaks, the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas, and ongoing earthquake relief, Haiti has been flooded with aid, distributed by foreign and domestic NGOs. But as most of this aid bypasses the local government, it isn't held accountable for improving the Haitians' lot.
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Surviving floods, droughts, and poachers' bullets to save elephants
For four decades Iain Douglas-Hamilton has been an advocate for elephants, the endangered giants of Africa.
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Prayers for Haiti
A Christian Science perspective.
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Cement may pave Africa's road to the future, but will China undercut that, too?
Cement may lack the luster of diamonds or the geopolitics of oil, but it forms the foundation of what might be Africa’s industrial big bang. Now China is moving in, undercutting African producers.
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Business in Africa: Booming, but trade barriers still high
The global financial crisis hasn’t slowed the expanding role of business in Africa or the newfound passion for market expansion among Africans and foreign investors. Now its time to get rid of the trade barriers between countries.
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As cluster bomb ban takes effect, the view from Laos
The cluster bomb ban – officially known as the Convention on Cluster Munitions – comes into force today. Countries that have ratified the treaty must stop making cluster munitions, dispose of stockpiles, and clear contaminated areas.
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In concert, South Africa jazz great Hugh Masekela prays for racial peace
Many of South Africa's poorest are spreading rumors that all foreign migrant workers will be chased from their homes or killed after the World Cup. But at a concert this week, South Africa jazz great Hugh Masekela reminded South Africans of the essential humanity of their concept of ubuntu.
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G8 summit focuses on accountability, but where is it?
As the G8 countries this weekend emphasized the need for more accountability on their aid pledges, relief groups decried the fact that many pledges made at previous G8 summits have gone unmet.
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Ex-rangers ride to the rescue of the world's national parks
Retired U.S. National Park Service workers formed Global Parks to share their expertise abroad.
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BP, Goldman Sachs, and Massey could learn a lot from ultimate frisbee
The BP oil spill is just the latest example of questionable corporate action that's prompted calls for stronger government regulation. Yet the more profound reform would come from absorbing the lessons of a game with no referees.
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President Sarkozy urges revamped trade ties at Africa-France Summit
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday brought a number of new proposals to boost business ties with Africa during the 25th Africa-France Summit in Nice, France.
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Global warming? Lake Tanganyika, world's second-deepest lake, heating up fast
Surface waters of Lake Tanganyika, the world's second-deepest lake, are warmer now than any time in the last 1,500 years.
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Prostitutes flock to South Africa ahead of World Cup 2010
As with the 2006 World Cup in Germany, a rampant sex trade is of concern to human rights groups ahead of the World Cup 2010 in South Africa, which kicks off next month. Prostitutes, many from impoverished Zimbabwe, are arriving to cash in on an estimated 500,000 visiting fans.
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Haiti doesn’t need foreign-aid money. It needs a better development strategy.
Haiti needs a development strategy that supports the private sector, attracts foreign investment, and empowers the country – not more foreign aid.
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