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World celebrates Africa Day
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- 25 May 2009
Africans across the world celebrated the 46th Anniversary of Africa Day, established in 1963 at the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union.
Early African fossils found
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- 22 May 2009
Streamlining Comoros govt
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- 21 May 2009
Citizens of the Comoros have endorsed a new constitution that will streamline the Indian Ocean island state's complex and top-heavy governance system, which currently costs about 80% of gross domestic product.
New open door for Zimbabweans
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- 21 May 2009
Earlier this month South Africa announced that it would allow neighbouring Zimbabweans free, unfettered access to its border and allow Zimbabweans to stay in the county without a visa requirement for three months.
Vaccines for a healthier Africa
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- 14 May 2009
The University of Cape Town's infectious disease unit has launched an immunisation advocacy programme called Vaccines for Africa, with the ultimate goal of eradicating vaccine-preventable disease on the continent.
Grand Inga Dam to light up Africa
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- 14 May 2009
The final stages of planning are underway for the construction of the Grand Inga Dam hydroelectric project, a massive undertaking that may be able to supply power to the entire African continent, with enough left over to sell to Europe.
First for African forest stewards
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- 12 May 2009
In a first for the African continent, the Forest Stewardship Council has bestowed its certification for community-managed natural forest on two communities in Tanzania.
