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Africa & Mid East *** 3 IntermediateStories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby UK diplomatic double-act speak of unique Zambia job-share A married couple who have become Britain's top diplomat in Zambia on a job-share basis say they are more effective than a single person. (BBC News) Will prudence help Ethiopia face the credit crisis? (BBC News) Adebayor happy with Van Persie Togo striker Emmanuel Adebayor is happy with the partnership that he is building at Arsenal with Robin van Persie. (BBC News) Tanzanian tribe cling to their threatened culture (BBC News) Tanzanian tribe cling to their threatened culture (BBC News) Ethiopian needy 'not getting aid' Food aid is not getting to Ethiopia's Somali region quickly enough, the US says. (BBC News) Eritrean women face tough choices on a new frontline (BBC News) Moroccan's hope for new life ends in family tragedy (BBC News) The cost of a barrel of oil dropped below $92 in early trading on Tuesday. Analysts say the single-day drop of almost $4 is connected to the stock market falls over the last 24 hours, following news of the collapse of the investment bank Lehman Brothers Holdings. Investors now fear a worldwide industrial slowdown, which in turn would cause a fall in demand for oil. That concern was enough to send oil prices downwards. The drop is bad news for the major oil-producing countries and in particular f... (The Media Line) A road trip around food-scarce rural Zimbabwe (BBC News) Pressure and prayers push women to get wed (BBC News) The Kampala boy who preaches but cannot read (BBC News) Moroccan's hope for new life ends in family tragedy (BBC News) Oil Prices Climb on Production-Cut News After two days of oil prices below the $100 mark, the cost of a barrel climbed above $100 in early trading on Wednesday. While prices had been dropping for some two months – having remained above $100 for five months – mixed messages from the major oil-producing states' organization OPEC have made for a jittery market. While production levels remain largely unchanged, OPEC's president, Chakib Khelil, called on members not to over-produce, while meeting current quota levels. The mini... (The Media Line) From an African township to the vineyards of Europe (BBC News) A road trip around food-scarce rural Zimbabwe (BBC News) Exclusive party for Swazi king Swazi monarch celebrates as Aids orphans go hungry (BBC News) The Kampala boy who preaches but cannot read (BBC News) Swazi monarch celebrates as Aids orphans go hungry (BBC News) From war amputees to first-time voters on historic poll (BBC News) Boys tell of misery despite peace in South Sudan (BBC News) What Zimbabweans make of the political impasse (BBC News) Boys tell of misery despite peace in South Sudan (BBC News) What Zimbabweans make of the political impasse (BBC News) The Middlesbrough coach Gareth Southgate calls on Mido to fight for his place at the club and praises the Egyptian striker's attitude. (BBC News) Kone to miss Elephants qualifiers Injured Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone is likely to miss the next two World Cup qualifiers and six weeks of the Spanish season. (BBC News) Eviction orders for SA's migrants Foreigners in South Africa fear for their future (BBC News) Foreigners in South Africa fear for their future (BBC News) Fear for ousted Mauritania leader The daughter of Mauritania's ousted president tells of her fears for his safety. (BBC News) "I fear for the safety of my father, the president" (BBC News) Adebayor vows to stay at Arsenal Emmanuel Adebayor says he will be staying at Arsenal and intends to sign a new contract (BBC News) Nigeria's Nwankwo Kanu says he will sign a new deal with Portsmouth when he returns to England. (BBC News) Three-quarters of us would not go to war for Zimbabwe, because we are tired of Mugabe and want change, an army corporal assures Peta Thornycroft. (IOL) Wes Brown will not play in Sunday's friendly against Portsmouth in Nigeria, following the death of his sister. (BBC News) Wes Brown leaves Man U tour of SA Man United defender Wes Brown flies home early from a tour of South Africa following the death of his sister. (BBC News) Nigerian Muslims hail meat which spells Allah Thousands flock to restaurant in northern Nigeria where meat bearing the word "Allah" is found. (BBC News) Big cut in Ethiopian food rations Food rations for hungry Ethiopians are cut by a third because there is not enough to go round. (BBC News) 'There were thousands of us for just 100 jobs' (BBC News) Young Nigerian fooled by hopes of English football trial (BBC News) Circus leaves town and residents pick up the pieces (BBC News) Olympic threats for Ogbuke family Threats to the family of Nigeria's Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke could force him to defy his German club over his call up for the Olympics. (BBC News) 'There were thousands of us for just 100 jobs' (BBC News) Young Nigerian fooled by hopes of English football trial (BBC News) Sierra Leone medic tells of hunger due to high food prices (BBC News) UN calls for more family planning The UN calls for more investment in family planning to reduce poverty and slow population growth. (BBC News) Your chance to appear on the BBC during the Olympics (BBC News) I can still help Lone Star - Weah Former Liberia captain George Weah tells BBC Sport that he still has a role to play with the national team. (BBC News) Sierra Leone medic tells of hunger due to high food prices (BBC News) Can Ghana turn its back on the "brain drain"? (BBC News) Nigerian teachers' strike continues Nigerian teachers remain adamant with their decision to down tools. (IOL) |
