Top business personalities and conservation experts from 26 countries are gathering in Namibia this weekend to discuss links between business expertise and environmental projects in Africa to unlock the potential of protected areas for socio-economic development.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Libya Friday, launching the first visit by Washington's top diplomat to the once-pariah state in more than a half-century and signaling a new chapter in U.S. -Tripoli relations.
A UN report released Thursday showed that aid dropped 8.4 percent in 2007, after a 4.7 percent drop in 2006. Commitments to help Africa in particular have lagged.
In the past week, three British companies have announced plans to move abroad before the end of the year, unhappy about a lack of clarity about tax rules and eager to cut their tax bill.
The 21 community gardens are part of the mayor's bid to improve the city's quality of life.
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