Africa: 12 African countries call for renewed Ivory ban

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Jul 22, 2004

A call for a full ban on ivory trade was the outcome of a meeting between representatives from 12 African Francophone countries, which took place in Paris, France from 28-29 June 2004. The meeting was organized by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the National Society for the Protection of Nature (SNPN) and drew together representatives from Congo, Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, the Central African Republic, Gabon, Niger, Mali, Togo, Cote d’ Ivoire, Senegal ...read more

Africa: Rethinking Domestic Violence: A Training Process for Community Activists

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Jul 22, 2004

This just released publication, developed by Raising Voices in collaboration with the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention, is a practical and easy to use program tool for NGO staff, trainers and field workers interested in preventing domestic violence. The book is divided into four sections: 1) Becoming Aware of Gender and Rights; 2) Deepening Understanding of Domestic Violence; 3) Developing Skills and Personal Qualities; and 4) Taking Action to Prevent Domestic Violence. Each section ...read more

Liberia: Court bans printing of newspaper

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Jul 22, 2004

A magisterial court in Monrovia, presided over by Judge Joseph Fayiah, has placed an injunction on publication of the privately-owned "New Broom" newspaper. According to Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) sources in Liberia, a 14 July 2004 letter signed by the court clerk instructed all printing houses in the country not to print "New Broom" because the newspaper's management had failed to appear in court to answer to contempt charges.

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South Africa: Companies in Communities Conference

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Jul 22, 2004

CAF Southern Africa will be hosting its first conference on Corporate Community Involvement (CCI) on the 28th September 2004 in in Johannesburg. The event will bring together CCI practitioners and non-profit organisations to discuss how time, skills, knowledge and talent can be best used to build meaningful partnerships.

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New Search Tool For Slow Connections

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Jul 22, 2004

An Internet search tool designed to source scientific publications on slow connections is now being tested in Africa. The Electronic Library Information Navigator has been developed in cooperation with a wide range of publishers and information providers and allows more than ten million records to be accessed. It is now being adapted to meet the conditions faced by researchers in universities and research institutions in developing countries.

African Leprosy Congress

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Jul 22, 2004

The International Leprosy Association is planning a regional African Leprosy Congress at Midrand north of Johannesburg, South Africa from 31st January to 3rd February 2005. The Congress will bring together leprosy workers and scientists fighting the disease in Africa and from elsewhere. The purpose is to exchange information both scientific and operational, to accelerate progress towards the elimination of the disease and to ensure that the legitimate needs of leprosy-affected persons are m...read more

South Africa: Face off over Nevirapine at international aids conference

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Jul 15, 2004

In an electric session on Wednesday, conference delegates at the International Aids Conference in Thailand witnessed top South African government officials facing off with leading civil society activists over the use of the antiretroviral drug Nevirapine for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The session eventually brought about a better understanding of this issue. The controversy followed a comment made by South African Health Minister, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, at t...read more

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Africa: Open Source Conference Announced For August

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Jul 15, 2004

Following last year's inaugural Open Source Software Africa conference, Trade Conferences International(TCI) this week announced that they will be hosting the 2nd Open Source Software Africa event next month. It will take place on 26th and 27th August at the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg.

Ethiopia: Livelihoods and Poverty Technical Manager

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Jul 22, 2004

Save the Children, UK

SCUK are seeking applications for a livelihoods and poverty technical manager to be based in Addis Ababa. The post holder will be responsible for providing technical support in these areas and for piloting new approaches to address poverty in the pastoral and agro pastoral areas. The successful candidate will have at least 4 years experience in this sector.

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Burundi: Country Director

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Jul 22, 2004

Concern Worldwide

The Country Director will be responsible for the leadership of the senior management team in Concern Burundi and for the production and implementation of its second country strategic plan. The successful candidate will be fluent in French, hold a masters degree in a related discipline and have five years management experience, ideally in the Great Lakes Region.

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