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UN political chief encourages Somali Government to do more for its citizens
| Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs B. Lynn Pascoe (left) meets with President Sheikh Sharif of Somalia2 September 2010 – The United Nations political chief has voiced his solidarity with ... United Nations

U.N. official is 'hopeful' for Somalia
| Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- A U.N. official who toured the Horn of Africa to assess its political climate thinks there's hope for war-torn and chaotic Somalia. | Lynn Pascoe, the U.N. under-secretary-ge... Gareowe Online

U.N. official is 'hopeful' for Somalia
| Nairobi, Kenya (CNN) -- A U.N. official who toured the Horn of Africa to assess its political climate thinks there's hope for war-torn and chaotic Somalia. | Lynn Pascoe, the U.N. under-secretary-ge... CNN

ETHIOPIA: Pastoralism against the odds
web | JIJIGA, 2 September 2010 (IRIN) - Pastoralists’ disproportionate contribution to Ethiopia’s economy is belied by their marginalized status and by policy assumptions that they would be better... IRINnews

Energy explorer Tullow Oil expands in east Africa
| LONDON (AFP) – Anglo-Irish energy firm Tullow Oil said Thursday it would buy a 50-percent stake in six exploration licences in Kenya and Ethiopia, expanding its reach in east Africa. | Tullow,... Yahoo Daily News

Tullow expands into Kenya, Ethiopia
| Dublin and London-listed group Tullow Oil has acquired a 50 per cent interest in a number of licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000 sq km. | The comp... Irish Times

More troops in Somalia not a solution, experts say
| NAIROBI, Kenya — It's been almost two decades since U.S troops were forced out of Somalia after the "Black Hawk Down" battle. Troops from neighboring Ethiopia spent more than two years trying ... MSNBC

Tullow Oil to buy 50% interest in six licenses in Kenya, Ethiopia
Tullow Oil will acquire a 50% operated interest in six adjacent licenses covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000sqkm. | The company has signed agreements with Af... Energy Business Review

Blakk Rasta meets Obama, again, on the BBC
After the 11 July dinner with the world’s most powerful man, - Back Obama - Africa’s reggae music icon Blakk Rasta is at it again; this time he tells the story of how he met Barack Obama. | Blakk Rast... Joy Online

Chalice could start building Eritrea gold mine by year-end
| PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Eritrea-focused Chalice Gold could start construction at its Koka openpit mine by the end of the year, depending on the duration of the permitting process, it said Thurs... Mining Weekly

Chalice Gold looking for 2-year payback on Eritrean gold mine
| Chalice is planning to start construction on its US$122 million Koka gold mine development in Eritrea next year and expects rapid payback | PERTH -  | Chalice Gold Mines says its aspiratio... Mineweb

Swedish Forum Donates 4,500 Counters to Electricity Corporation
The Eritrean-Swedish Forum, an association set up by Eritrean citizens residing in Sweden, donated about 4,500 counters in assistance to the Eritrean Electricity Corporation. | ... All Africa

Segen Artist Group Offers Training to 100 Children And Youths
Segen Eritrean Artists Group gave training to over 100 children and youths on general drafting and painting in the course of the summer vacation. | ... All Africa

Anseba Region - Inhabitants Called Upon to Make Good Use of Traffic Signs
The head of land transport in Anseba region, Mr. Mengesha Mehari, called on the general public to make good use of the traffic signs being installed in different parts of the region. | ... All Africa

Dairy Products Association in Dekemhare Sub-Zone Supplying Enough Milk to the Market
The Dairy Products Association in Dekemhare sub-zone is supplying sufficient milk products to the market following the undertaking of restructuring tasks and exerting vigorous efforts, stated the resi... All Africa

African Union Commission Hosts Workshop On Safety And Protection of Journalists
Union leaders and journalists from across Africa will gather tomorrow, Thursday 2nd September 2010 at 9:30 am, at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a key meeting ... All Africa

Tullow buys stakes in rift basin blocks
| Tullow Oil is to buy a half-share in five licences in the East African rift basins of Kenya and Ethiopia. | Africa Oil Corp has sold Tullow 50% stakes in blocks 10BB, 10A, 12A and 13T in Kenya and t... Money Week

Lion Energy To Ammend Farmout Agreement With Africa Oil Corp.
| VANCOUVER, Sept. 2 /CNW/ - Lion Energy Corp. (the "Company" or "Lion Energy") (TSX.V - LEO) is pleased to report that it has come to an agreement with Africa Oil Corp. ("Africa Oil") regarding certa... Canada Newswire

Dayton Literary Peace Prize Shortlist Announced
| The finalists for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize were revealed today--six fiction writers and six non-fiction writers. Winners will receive a $10,000 honorarium, and runners-up will receive $1,000.... mediabistro

Somali Government Denies Ethiopia Sent Troops into Somalia
| Somalia's Transitional Federal Government is denying reports that Ethiopian troops have taken the town of Beledweyn from al-Shabab militants in the central Hiran region. A government spokesman says ... Gareowe Online