Maternal Deaths on the Rise Despite Technology(10: Mar'10)
Kenya At least 21 women die daily from childbirth-related complications. The women, who have carried their pregnancy almost to term, do not enjoy the pleasure of cajoling their crying bundles of joy to silence. Full Story standardmedia.co.ke
Mudavadi Probed Over Cemetery Saga(10: Mar'10)
Kenya The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission is fighting perception it has been chasing small fish, but it now has Deputy Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi on its to-probe-list. Full Story standardmedia.co.ke
Somali Leader 'Hopeful' of Pirate Couple Release(10: Mar'10)
Somalia Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has said efforts are being made to free a Kent couple held by pirates at the "earliest possible date". Full Story news.bbc.co.uk
Nsibambi Narrates Chopper Ordeal(10: Mar'10)
Uganda “The weather was bad as we left Lwakhakha. I told my colleagues not to worry because death is instant in a plane accident. They became cheerful,” Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi, admitted in Mulago Hospital, told his visitors yesterday. Full Story newvision.co.ug
2bn/- for Women`s Bank a Year - JK(09: Mar'10)
Tanzania President Jakaya Kikwete has said the government will set aside 2bn/- from its budget every year as capital to support Tanzania Women’s Bank to empower women economically. Full Story ippmedia.com
