Today’s VOA60 Africa

Mali: Northerners living in the capital Bamako demand the government free northern territories now in the hands of Tuareg rebels.

Somalia:  After recent bombing in Mogadishu Somali people say they are longing for peace and an end to war.

Ethiopia: Government undertakes huge program to move thousands of itinerants to villages so land they lived on can be sold to foreign investors.

Malawi: Newly installed President Joyce Banda says overseas donors will restore aid that was suspended during reign of President Mutharika.

South Sudan:  To raise awareness of the dangers of land mines, landmine victims play basketball at primary school in the capital Juba.

South Africa:  Growing international market for South African fashions is breathing new life into the country’s struggling textile industry. 

Posted Apr 11, 12 #mali #somalia #ethiopia #malawi #south sudan #south africa #bamako #mogadishu #joyce banda #mutharika #landmine #juba #textile