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Info on public health internship opp, possible Africa regional focus
GHFP is now accepting applications for its exciting Summer 2009 Internship Program at the US Agency for International Development in Washington, DC. All positions will be in USAID’s Bureau for Global Health. Detailed information on each opening, including the online application and instructions, are available at www.ghfp.net. Applicants may apply ( Read more... ) -
Zimbabwe writer Mhlanga honoured
Zimbabwean playwright Cont Mhlanga, an outspoken opponent of Robert Mugabe's regime, has been honoured with an international award.
Mhlanga has won the inaugural $50,000 (£33,000) Artventure Freedom to Create Prize for his politically-charged satirical play The Good President.
The prize was created to honour artists who defend their freedom of ( Read more... ) -
text messaging and cell phones
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Conflict ongoing in eastern DR Congo
I've been trying to keep track of DR Congo news lately and put together quotes from a series of recent news items here.
NPR today is saying that representatives from Britain and France are planning to go to Goma to meet with President Kabila and President Kagame, who have agreed to some sort of summit coming up in the next two weeks. Laurent ( Read more... ) -
Nigerian cultural information
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DR Congo Cell-out and Congo Week
An effort on US university campuses and others around the world to raise awareness about issues facing DR Congo is in full force this week. One of the activities to show solidarity is a 'cell-out' from 12pm - 6pm today, to recognize the use of coltan and the resulting abuse of workers in bad conditions, including children, in the mining of coltan ( Read more... ) -
Malaria
Has anyone got any thoughts on this story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7636933.stm
The counter-story is that it is very easy to prevent malaria through provision of treated nets, but of course this does not provide funding to R&D of drugs companies. -
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Hi, my name is Monica. I am doing a research paper on superstitions of West Africa. I wondered if anyone could recommend good books or reference material to do research. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Barcamp Africa
Has anyone heard of BarCamp Africa? According to the website it's "BarCamp Africa/Silicon Valley brings people, institutions and enterprises interested in Africa - as a topic, an opportunity, or a place of action - together in one location to exchange ideas, build connections, re-frame perceptions and catalyze action that leads to positive ( Read more... )
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