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Africa & Mid East **** 4 Upper IntermediateStories Checked for Students of English by Jamaby Zim teachers want exams cancelled School exams in Zimbabwe should be cancelled because strike action by teachers has left pupils unprepared, a teachers union has said. (IOL) Coach Ndiaye explains exclusions Senegal coach Lamin Ndiaye explains why he did not pick Mamadou Niang or Souleymane Diawara. (BBC News) Newcastle extend bidder deadline Potential investors in Newcastle have until 17 October to register a firm interest in the club. (BBC News) Somali shoppers killed by shells Shells are fired near Mogadishu's main market, leaving at least 20 people dead, witnesses say. (BBC News) Shoppers killed by Somali shells Shells are fired near Mogadishu's main market, leaving at least 17 people dead, witnesses say. (BBC News) Pirates stare down global superpowers How can a bunch of criminals from one of the poorest and most wretched countries on earth face off with some of the world's richest and well-armed superpowers? Elizabeth A Kennedy reports... (IOL) EU to open 'job centre' in Africa The EU is to open a "job centre" in Mali, hoping fewer young Africans will risk their lives to go to Europe. (BBC News) Guinea's '50 years of poverty' Guinea marks 50 years of freedom - and poverty (BBC News) Follow the fortunes of Africa's big predators (BBC News) Guineans mark '50 years of poverty' Guinea marks 50 years of freedom - and poverty (BBC News) Military to split Nigerian town Nigeria's military has been sent to help segregate a town after violent clashes and impose a curfew, officials say. (BBC News) Algerian officials have confirmed that 31 people lost their lives in the recent floods in Ghardaia. (IOL) Half the population of Zimbabwe could soon be in need of constant aid, the UN's humanitarian chief tells the BBC. (BBC News) Migrants risk all from Libyan port Migrants risk all to reach Europe from Libyan fishing port (BBC News) BBC cameras observe big cats' after-dark activity (BBC News) Guinea marks 50 years of freedom - and poverty (BBC News) Tanzania disco stampede arrests The managers of the hall in Tanzania where a disco stampede killed at least 19 children are arrested. (BBC News) Israel Seeks U.S. Fighter Planes The United States government has approved selling Israel 25 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes in a deal worth up to $22 billion. The deal could include an option for 50 more aircraft in coming years. Each aircraft costs around $50 million. If the deal is finalized it will be the first sale of these aircraft to a country outside the U.S. and eight partner nations collaborating on the aircraft. The aircraft, which is not yet in service, was designed to replace a large range of aircraf... (The Media Line) UN warns over Zimbabwe food aid Half the population of Zimbabwe could soon be in need of constant aid, the UN's humanitarian chief tells the BBC. (BBC News) Zimbabweans' dream is slowly slipping away (BBC News) Colonial clue to the rise of HIV The arrival of colonial cities in sub-Saharan Africa at the dawn of the 20th Century may have sparked the spread of HIV. (BBC News) Uganda: Starve rebels for peace Uganda's government urges aid agencies to stop supplying food to rebels so they sign a deal. (BBC News) Nigerians confirm bid for Magpies The Nigerian group trying to buy crisis-hit Newcastle United say its bid has gone in and it is waiting for a response. (BBC News) The Zimbabwean government issues higher denomination banknotes to tackle a shortage of cash. (BBC News) Ivorians tried for mass poisoning Twelve go on trial in Ivory Coast over toxic waste dumping blamed for 17 deaths. (BBC News) Migrants risk all to reach Europe from Libyan fishing port (BBC News) Nigerians confirm bid for Magpies The Nigerian group trying to buy Newcastle United say they have formally lodged a bid. (BBC News) Mugabe promises unity government 'soon' Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe hopes to have formed a unity government with the opposition Movement for Democratic Change by the end of the week. (IOL) Nigerians confirm bid for Magpies The Nigerian group trying to buy crisis-hit Newcastle United say their bid has gone in and they are waiting for a response. (BBC News) Zimbabwean bank issues new notes The Zimbabwean government issues higher denomination banknotes to tackle a shortage of cash. (BBC News) Ivorians tried for mass poisoning Twelve people go on trial in Ivory Coast over their alleged involvement in dumping toxic waste blamed for 17 deaths. (BBC News) BBC cameras observe big cats' after-dark activity (BBC News) Credit crunch hits development Economic turmoil threatens global development goals (BBC News) Congo blasts child soldier claim A DR Congo minister challenges a report claiming a rise in the recruitment of child soldiers and rape. (BBC News) Charity launches internet game to help Ugandan boy find his mother A charity launches an internet game, in which the object is to help a displaced Ugandan boy find his mother. (BBC News) New world record for Gebrselassie Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie breaks his own world record as he wins the Berlin Marathon for the third time in a row. (BBC News) Improving health in fragile states 'Only peace can boost health in fragile states' (BBC News) Cash hungry Zim tired of political impasse A deadlock about the allocation of cabinet posts has dashed hopes that a power-sharing deal will bring quick relief for Zimbabweans. (IOL) Fifa's plans to play the next round of World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the same time have been scrapped. (BBC News) Tsvangirai still waiting for a passport Despite being Zimbabwe's prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai still can't officially travel outside the country. (IOL) Economic turmoil threatens global development goals (BBC News) Economic turmoil threatens global development goals (BBC News) South African stock market traders are bracing themselves for further falls after finance minister Trevor Manuel's resignation this week. (BBC News) Mugabe to address UN General Assembly President Robert Mugabe says he is only four Cabinet posts away from carrying out a power-sharing agreement with the opposition. (IOL) World Cup 'safe' from SA turmoil World football body Fifa says the current political upheaval in South Africa will not hit plans to hold the World Cup there in 2010. (BBC News) Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche says the Super Eagles are in good shape under Shaibu Amodu and can go on to sustained success. (BBC News) Resignations shake up SA markets South African stock market traders are bracing themselves for further falls after finance minister Trevor Manuel's resignation this week. (BBC News) 'Only peace can boost health in fragile states' (BBC News) Parents protest after Zimbabwe schools want fees paid in cows Zimbabweans call for action against a school asking for fees in livestock or fuel coupons. (BBC News) The Kenyan women who can't stop eating stones (BBC News) |
