US embassy workers asked to vacate Mombasa

The US embassy in Kenya has warned of an imminent threat of an attack on the Kenyan city of Mombasa and asked its workers to leave the coastal town.

Kenya looks to geothermal power as drought hits dams

Drought has slashed capacity at Kenya's main dams, forcing shutdowns and leading to reliance on costly diesel-powered generators.

Africa textile makers want US trade deal extended

African countries which export textiles to the United States are calling for an extension to a US law which gives them favourable market access.

Rwanda minister given 30 years in jail for genocide

A UN court trying masterminds of Rwanda's 1994 genocide on Monday gave a 30-year jail sentence to a former interior minister.

Africa 'must ease terms' for local businesses

The global slump makes it even more important for African governments to help local businesses by cutting red tape, an investment group said on Friday

Tanzania needs $1,5bn for power in next five years

Tanzania needs about $1,5-billion over the next five years to revamp its power sector, but the financial crisis may make access to funds harder.
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