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» Urban Population in Africa, Asia to Double by 2030
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
The United Nations warns that a doubling of urban populations in Africa and Asia by 2030 will have harmful consequences if governments do not prepare now for the coming growth.  In this year's State of World Population report, the U.N. Population Fund says this unprecedented wave of urbanization offers potential opportunities or dismal failures.  Lisa Schlein has more for VOA from Geneva.
 
 
» African Heads of State Convene for Summit in Ghana
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
African heads of state are arriving in Ghana's capital, Accra, to prepare for an African Union Summit that officially opens Sunday, July 1. The meeting aims to address a Libyan proposal to create a continent-wide government. But African human rights activists say there are many more pressing issues, such as the conflict in Darfur, that should be addressed first. Naomi Schwarz has more from VOA's regional bureau in Dakar.
 
 
» Kofi Annan Launches Global Humanitarian Forum
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan is launching a new organization to improve humanitarian assistance around the world. Mr. Annan says the new organization, called the Global Humanitarian Forum, will help people in poor countries play a greater role in finding solutions to their developmental and humanitarian problems. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva, where the new organization will be based.
 
 
» Millennium Development Goals Get Mixed Review
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
The United Nations has given a mixed review of global efforts to lift millions of people out of extreme poverty. Lisa Schlein reports for VOA from Geneva where the report has been issued.
 
 
» Africa Awaits Grand Debate Communiqué
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
The Ninth African Union (AU) summit meeting in the Ghanaian capital, Accra enters its third and final Tuesday. Discussions have been centered around the so-called “Grand Debate” for a United States of Africa. Monday’s deliberations saw a split between leaders like Libya’s Moamer Kadhafi who favor a federated United States of Africa and others like South Africa’s Thabo Mbeki who prefer a concentration on regional cooperation.
 
 
» Leading AIDS Campaigners Meet in Nairobi
By Voice Of America | On July 3, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
Leading AIDS activists from around the world are meeting in Nairobi this week, trying to come up with a common strategy to achieve universal access to care and treatment.
 
 
» UNICEF Says an AIDS-Free Generation Possible
By Voice Of America | On July 2, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 

The United Nations Children's Fund says an AIDS-free generation can be a reality. The agency is preparing to co-host a meeting in Kigali, Rwanda to share ideas on programs that work in fighting the disease. Victoria Cavaliere reports from VOA's New York Bureau.
 
 
» Nigeria's New Leader Discloses Personal Wealth
By Voice Of America | On July 2, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua has publicly declared his net worth, an unprecedented move that many see as underscoring his commitment to fight corruption. Gilbert da Costa reports for VOA from Abuja.
 
 
» UN Rushing Aid to Darfurian Refugees in CAR
By Voice Of America | On July 2, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 

U.N. aid agencies are rushing supplies to refugees who have recently fled from the Darfur region in Sudan to the Central African Republic.  In the last few weeks more than 2,500 Sudanese refugees have fled to eastern CAR to escape intensified fighting.  Lisa Schlein reports from Geneva.

 
 
» African Union Summit to Focus on Unity, Darfur
By Voice Of America | On July 2, 2007 | In Africa | Rated
 
Leaders of the African Union have begun a three-day summit during which they are expected to address the situation in Darfur and the issue of African unity.
 
 
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