Niger: Efforts to Help Respond to Cholera Epidemic

[UN News]The United Nations refugee agency said today it is working to help contain a cholera epidemic in Niger that has already claimed seven lives, including those of two Malian refugees, in a little over a week.

Zimbabwe: Civil Society Condemns Mobile Voter Registration

[OSISA]Fifty civil society organisations have issued a stinging condemnation of the recently-completed mobile voter registration exercise in Zimbabwe - highlighting a host of serious problems and concluding that it has to be re-started since it comprehensively failed to reach all prospective registrants.

Egypt: Hunger, Poverty Rates Up Sharply Over Past Three Years - UN Report

[UN News]Poverty and food insecurity in Egypt have risen significantly over the last three years, according to a joint reports released today by the United Nations food agency and partners.

Africa: Seizing Opportunities, Delivering Products As African Markets Expand - P&G

[allAfrica]Last year, the United States announced a new strategy toward sub-Saharan Africa that emphasizes increased trade and investment, including intra-African trade. Officials acknowledge that more work needs to be done, especially now that China has become Africa's largest trading partner.

Africa: Calls for Rhino Horn Legalisation Grow

[ThinkAfricaPress]With the number of rhinos poached increasing despite government efforts, could legalising the trade in rhino horn solve the problem?