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10/9/2008
KENYA
Predicting Weather With Science and Spider Webs
By Kathryn Strachan
When the magungu bird flies higher in the sky than usual and seems to float in the air in its passage from south to north, the Abasuba people living on the islands of Kenya's Lake Victoria and on the highlands near the lake know the rains are on their way and that it is time to plant.
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MADAGASCAR
A Difficult Step For Women
By Fanja Saholiarisoa
The northern region of Diana is known for the beautiful beaches of the Nosy-Be district and the scent of fields of ylang-ylang flowers. But the political landscape of Diana is as extraordinary as its geography: the region's administrative head is a woman, Anjara Mantasara.
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POLITICS
Unchecked Arms Trade Fuelling Conflict, Poverty
By Isa Karlsson
With 1.3 trillion dollars spent every year on the world's militaries, countries enmeshed in conflict are often flooded by weapons which are then turned against helpless civilian populations, say human rights organisations pushing for an international treaty to closely regulate arms sales.
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10/8/2008
HEALTH-AFRICA
Renewed Fight Against Old Killer
By Sarah McGregor
Explaining proper use of mosquito nets in Kenya -- treated nets are key to malaria prevention. Credit: Allan Gichigi/IRIN The key to a new multi-billion dollar strategy to eliminate malaria deaths worldwide by 2015 is to widen availability of existing diagnostic and preventative treatments.
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10/7/2008
POLITICS-KENYA
Broken Bodies, Unbroken Spirit
By Najum Mushtaq
It was a sad occasion, and an occasion to rejoice. Sad, said Dr Ludeki Chweya, introducing Flora Terah's new book, because her heart-wrenching story shows that physical abuse and torture are a weapon of choice to deter women's participation in electoral politics in Kenya.
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POLITICS-ZIMBABWE
Jury Still Out On Power Sharing
By Tonderai Kwidini
One would have thought the signing of the power-sharing agreement in Zimbabwe would mean it was safe for 25 Movement Democratic Change supporters to gather in celebration at a shopping centre in Buhera.
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POLITICS-NAMIBIA
Gender Equality - Making The Numbers Count
By Moses Magadza
"Presence alone does not create conditions for a feminist agenda." Credit: Moses Magadza/IPS Namibian gender activists applaud the goal of a 50/50 split of women and men in government by 2015, but warn that the real work is only just beginning.
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10/6/2008
ENVIRONMENT-KENYA
Threat to Pastoralists' Way of Life
By Najum Mushtaq
Ole Kaparo works as a school teacher in Nairobi, though his family still herds cattle in the Masai pastures of the north Rift Valley province. Five years ago, during a prolonged spell of drought, he left this traditional life to seek work in the city.
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9/29/2008
NIGERIA
Ramadan Marred By High Food Prices
By Salma Ahmad
Fresh fruit and vegetables are priced out of reach of the poorest. Credit: Salma Ahmad As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close, residents of the northern Nigerian city of Kano have endured double pain: already high food prices have been driven through the roof.
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10/1/2008
UGANDA
Radio Drama Strengthens Women's Voices
By Joshua Kyalimpa
The Open Cage drama series encourages women to speak out. Credit: Manoocher Deghati/IRIN Fifteen-year-old Taboni's parents are in a bind. Their daughter has been raped by the commandant of the squalid internally-displaced persons camp they call home, and they do not know what to do.
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