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EU approves crisis aid for poor countries

EU approves $372 million to help most vulnerable countries cope with financial crisis.

Ivory Coast's Presidential Vote May Boost Market Interest, BRVM Head Says

Ivory Coast’s presidential election, currently planned for Oct. 31, may encourage investors to put their money in the West African regional bourse based in the country, its president said.

Kenya Coach Picks Final 18 For Guinea Bissau Match

Kenyan shot stopper, Arnold Origi has returned to the national team after being sidelined by injury for almost a year. Origi, who is one of the five foreign based players called to the team is expected to stay between the posts when Harambee Stars takes on Guinea Bissau this weekend.

Guinea-Bissau president wraps up visit to Cuba

Guinea-Bissau President Malam Bacai Sanha Tuesday concluded his first official visit to Cuba aimed at strengthening bilateral friendship and cooperation.

The Leading Business Weekly

KENYANS are still euphoric over the referendum endorsing a progressive new constitution, but the heat generated by its opponents around their main rallying point — abortion rights — is a reminder of the wide gap between law and implementation in Africa, particularly when it concerns women’s rights.

Raúl receives president of the Republic of Guinea Bissau

PRESIDENT Raúl Castro Ruz received on Monday afternoon Malam Bacai Sanhá, president of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, who is on an official visit to our country.

AFCON 2012 Qualifiers: Kenya Pick Only Five Professionals For Guinea Bissau Encounter

French based Kenyan striker Dennis Oliech led three other Kenyan internationals to link with local based players at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani as Harambee Stars continued its preparation for an away Africa Nations Cup qualifier match against Guinea Bissau this weekend.

Djalo replaces injured Varela in Portugal squad

Sporting forward Yannick Djalo will replace Porto's injured Silvestre Varela in Portugal's squad for Euro 2012 qualifiers at home to Cyprus on Friday and away to Norway four days later, the Portuguese Football Federation said on Tuesday.

Djalo called up to replace Varela

An ankle injury has forced Silvestre Varela to withdraw from the Portugal squad for their opening UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers, with Yannick Djalo called up to replace the Porto player.

International footballer Obua boosts Uganda Cranes

Uganda Cranes have been boosted by the recovery of Scotland-based winger David Obua ahead of the weekend home tie in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cup qualifier against tricky Angola.

The Leading Business Weekly

KENYANS are still euphoric over the referendum endorsing a progressive new constitution, but the heat generated by its opponents around their main rallying point — abortion rights — is a reminder of the wide gap between law and implementation in Africa, particularly when it concerns women’s rights.

The Leading Business Weekly

AFRICAN efforts to stabilise Guinea-Bissau, potentially by sending in soldiers, will meet stiff resistance from divided politicians and soldiers accused of providing protection for international drug smugglers.

Bissau sees surge in use of crack cocaine

The use of crack cocaine is growing in Guinea-Bissau, which has become a major transit point for South American cocaine bound for Europe.

Research and Markets: Africa and Middle East Telecoms - Boom or Bust

DUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Africa and Middle East Telecoms - boom or bust" report to their offering.

Crack cocaine use on rise in Guinea-Bissau: police

Use of crack cocaine is growing in Guinea-Bissau, the west African nation that has become a major transit point for South American cocaine bound for Europe, police said Wednesday.