Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro's Snowcap Vanishing Fast

Michael Santo — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:27:50 -0600

For those who doubt global warming, it is difficult when someone points out something so blatantly obvious, it cannot be denied. Thus is the snowcap on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa an obvious indicator of the truth behind global climate change.

Russia Finds Arctic Missing Ship in Africa

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:26:59 -0500

"Whether or not it had anything more dangerous than a cargo of timber on board, cargo ship Arctic Sea, which was found Monday after vanishing for two weeks, certainly carries the answers to an intriguing maritime mystery," reports CNN.

Obama Speech In Ghana A New Moment For Africa

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:56:09 -0500

Today, the President gave a speech in Accra, Ghana. He laid out his vision for human rights and democracy in Africa’s future, and he described what America’s role in promoting better governance in Africa will be. The speech was entitled, "A New Moment of Promise."

OLLI Presents "The Africa Project"

Kacieecho — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:16:13 -0600

University of California, Irvine Extension, along with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), join together to present “The Africa Project” featuring Debra Bianchi and Allison Hart. The Africa Project is an Irvine-based nonprofit group emerged in response to the millions of children in Africa impacted by the AIDS pandemic.

Marburg Virus Confirmed in Colorado

Michael Santo — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:09:53 -0600

The first U.S. case of Marburg hemorraghic fever has been confirmed in Colorado, U.S. authorities have said.

African Armyworms Invade Liberia

Michael Santo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:36:00 -0600

Many have heard of army ants, but perhaps not armyworms. But much like the military might of an army, a host of crop-destroying armyworms has invaded Liberia.

Africa Await Obama Inauguration With Mixed Expectations

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:38:48 -0600

People around the world are looking forward to the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20 as president of the United States. Many hope he will bring change to a world they believe is in crisis. For others, Mr. Obama's ancestral roots in Africa mean even more.

University Guids Desert Settlers On Finance, Farming

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:50:39 -0600

American University of Cairo's Desert Development Center teaches new desert settlers financially and ecologically sustainable desert farming techniques

Ecological impact of African cities

harminka — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:08:39 -0600

African cities are growing faster than anywhere else in the world. This is having a major impact, but few ecologists are studying the urban environment and effect of cities on rural areas. One of the most important ecological changes in Africa's history is being over-looked.

Targeted agricultural investments will slash poverty in Africa

harminka — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:08:19 -0600

World's leading agricultural research group calls for specific investments in face of global financial crisis, climate change concerns

How stronger science academies can strengthen policymaking in Africa

harminka — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:36:22 -0500

Leaders of several African science academies are meeting next week at the Royal Society, the national science academy of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, to discuss how the independent, expert advice of science academies can be applied to policy and development issues in Africa.

Work together for health in Africa

harminka — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:47:08 -0500

Spread of malaria, Rift Valley fever, and avian flu far more likely if researchers continue to 'operate in silos' and if solutions ignore local conditions