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599: April
2008: Kenya is Now Open For Business... |
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While the political
crisis and civil unrest have definitely ended, with
peace and calm restored across the country, the leadership
recognised that the new government has to focus on
some important tasks to re-establish Kenya in its
former position as one of the continent’s most
stable and economically successful |
nations. President Kibaki called
for the speedy resettlement of the internally displaced
Kenyans who are living as refugees and indicated that this
will be a priority for the government. The
new Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, pledged to lead a campaign
to ensure that violence is ended and particularly mentioned
the activities of the Mungiki sect which has been involved
in demonstrations and clashes with police in the past week,
urging that violent acts should stop immediately so that
ordinary Kenyans could go about their daily lives in peace.
Former UN Secretary General, Kofi
Annan, who had played such an important role in bringing
both sides of the political divide together to resolve
the crisis, was present to witness the swearing-in ceremony
and expressed his pleasure that a peaceful settlement
had been achieved, urging Kenyan political leaders to
continue working together to achieve the implementation
of all aspects of the National Accord and Reconciliation
Act which is the basis of the power-sharing arrangement
and Grand Coalition. Uganda's President Museveni of Uganda
and other East African leaders were also in attendance
together with international diplomats.
US Ambassador Michael Ranneberger
congratulated the new government and commented, “This
was very positive for Kenyans and the agenda that has
been laid out is very challenging. The signs are good
and the United States will be present to give its assistance.
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598: Snow
on Kilimanjaro to disappear by 2020! |
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Kilimanjaro’s
glaciers are melting so quickly that they will be
gone by 2020, claim US researchers. Douglas Hardy
of the University of Massachusetts said global warming
may not be the culprit. “It’s difficult
to ascribe the decrease solely to humans,” he
said. “Further research is needed to determine
to what extent global warming or natural climate variability
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responsible”. The summit of the
ice fields has apparently lowered by at least 17m since
1962, an average loss of about half a metre each year. Meanwhile,
scientists report a spectacular environmental turn-around
in West Africa: the southern Sahara desert is in retreat,
making farming viable again in what were some of Africa’s
most arid areas.
Families in Burkina Faso who fled advancing desertification
twenty years ago are returning home. Satellite images confirm
that dunes are giving way to vegetation across the Sahel
region, from Mauritania to Eritrea. There is confusion over
the reason: possibly just increased rainfall after great
droughts in the early 1970s and ’80s, in conjunction
with better farming methods. Well, with all this knowledge,
this might be your last chance to climb to the... Learn
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597: Safaris Rated
"Best Holiday" for Children! |
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Yes, 7 out of
10 teenager aksed by AfriChoice! Consumer Research
Department said they have liked safaris more than
other non-safari destinations they have been. Unbiased
and randomly taken results further indicate that a
safari holiday helps nurture in them a deep love and
appreciation of nature and its wonders and mysteries.
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safari for kids lie in the selection
of bases, guides and activities that are suitable. Kids
often change character in the bush. Without exception we've
found that youngsters whose attention span is normally no
greater than that of a flea suddenly become totally engrossed
in the new and foreign safari experience. They can turn
into "knowledge sponges" and sometimes develop
amazing memory recall. Like being introduced to a new plant
on day 1 and then being able to identify it botanically
and list it's tribal uses verbatim on next sighting in completely
new terrain several days later.... (to the parents the second
sighting was just another amazing vegetable!).
If your children love movies like 'The Lion King' or 'Madagascar',
a well-planned family safari is sure to be a great hit.
Although many safari camps don’t allow children under
a certain age, others positively welcome them and lay on
special features, such as baby-sitting, kid’s food
and guides for family groups. Some even offer children’s
activities like bush treasure hunts, bead-making and bedtime
safaris from traditional African storytellers. If you are
worried about malaria choose a malaria-free game reserve
in South Africa. Another good option is a self-drive safari
in Namibia or South Africa. The roads are excellent, you
can travel at your own stress-free pace and combine a safari
with a few days on the beach.
Most children love animals –
preferably those they can touch and hold. That’s
one reason why holidaying on farms or visiting zoos and
theme parks with pet corners are such excellent child-friendly
holiday options. Wild animals are that much more exciting
and exotic, but obviously untouchable. But family safaris
are not only possible, but great fun too – as long
as they’re done safely and under the supervision
of a reputable operator that caters for children. If you
choose your game reserve carefully and select a tour operator
which offers a tailor-made family service, it’s perfectly
possible to have a great, safe break. Learn
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