Africa - Voice of America: Clinton Unveals New US Africa Policy

Africa - Voice of America africa

Clinton Unveals New US Africa Policy Jun 14th 2012, 17:11 The Obama administration says it is launching a new partnership with sub-Saharan Africa to improve democracy, economic growth, security and trade in the region. The new presidential policy directive on sub-Saharan Africa is based on many of the themes outlined in Barack Obama's 2009 speech to lawmakers in Ghana.  The White House says it commits the United States to elevating its work to strengthen democratic institutions and boost economic growth, trade and investment. ... Media files: 88696551-D308-429C-B503-E05CAD716780_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Asia - Voice of America: Death Toll Rises in Burma's Sectarian Violence

Asia - Voice of America asia

Death Toll Rises in Burma's Sectarian Violence Jun 14th 2012, 17:44 Officials say 28 people have died in Burma's western Rakhine state, as a top U.N. envoy visits there to assess tensions between Buddhists and Muslims. The outbreak of sectarian violence between ethnic Rahkines and ethnic Rohingyas has caused death and property damage on both sides. Officials say tens of thousands of people have been displaced, more than 2,500 homes burned, and food and water supplies are growing scarce. U.N. officials say that Vijay Nambiar, Secretary-General Ban ... Media files: 1CCE88A0-EB5F-469D-B766-92785020D637_cx0_cy2_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Better Cyber Security Urged in West Africa

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Better Cyber Security Urged in West Africa Jun 13th 2012, 22:10 This is Part Five of a five-part series on Modernizing African Banking Continue to Parts:     1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Internet banking is reported to be gaining increasing acceptance along the West Coast of Africa because of the benefits that it offers, but there are emerging security issues. E-Crime consultant Albert Antwi-Bosiako says it is important that cybercrimes --known in Nigeria as 419 and in Ghana as Sakawa - are not allowed to ... Media files: 73A8345C-EA8C-44A0-9311-902F7CB06EC6_cx0_cy36_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: African Banks Should Grow Tech with Customers in Mind

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African Banks Should Grow Tech with Customers in Mind Jun 13th 2012, 21:31 This is Part Two of a five-part series on Modernizing African Banking Continue to Parts:     1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 African banking consultant Edward Randolph Koranteng says, as West African banks look to the future, they should focus on satisfying consumer needs. Speaking at a recent conference in Accra focusing on banking and technology, the Ghanaian said new technological investments will help the banks broaden their scope and adopt new ...

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Africa - Voice of America: African Banking: the Paper-Free Future of Checks

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African Banking: the Paper-Free Future of Checks Jun 13th 2012, 23:25 This is Part Three of a five-part series on Modernizing African Banking Continue to Parts:     1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 A new software package is promising to help West African banks process checks faster, more cheaply, and more securely. The package works on the so-called "truncation model," which is already being used to speed up secure banking elsewhere in the world. Marius Krige, who has 20 years of experience in the IT and financial ...

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Africa - Voice of America: African Banks Entice Customers with Mobile Money

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African Banks Entice Customers with Mobile Money Jun 13th 2012, 21:01 This is Part One of a five-part series on Modernizing African Banking Continue to Parts:     1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Nigerian banks are exploring new ways of reaching the approximately two-thirds of the population who do not currently have bank accounts. About 57 million Nigerians are said to be outside the banking sector. Part of the problem is that microfinance banks, which have so far dominated the sector, have largely focused on just some ... Media files: 42B8950E-D839-49D4-9969-5B51075AF608_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Africa - Voice of America: Youth Banking to be Revitalized with Smartcards

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Youth Banking to be Revitalized with Smartcards Jun 13th 2012, 21:39 This is Part Four of a five-part series on Modernizing African Banking Continue to Parts:     1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Smartcard technologies are said to be revitalizing the development of services targeted at the youth.   Sheila Bartels-Sam, CEO of Incharge Global Ghana, says cards that deliver more than one service make subscribers versatile. Bartels-Sam says her organization focuses on young consumers, because they easily adapt to ... Media files: 12100933-676C-4F7F-A3E9-AC41A33C68D4_cx0_cy6_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: Stop Funding Explosives, Activists Say

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Stop Funding Explosives, Activists Say Jun 14th 2012, 12:45 LONDON - During the past three years, financial institutions around the world have invested more than $40 billion in producers of banned cluster munitions, according to a report published Thursday . The investors include Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and China Merchants Bank. According to the research paper, 137 private and public institutions have been investing in manufacturing companies that produce cluster munitions. Report co-author Roos Boer says ... Media files: 4F3EDFCC-59E3-4A49-811B-67FF9BAC6969_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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Economy - Voice of America: For Filipino-Chinese Merchants Ties Trump Tensions

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For Filipino-Chinese Merchants Ties Trump Tensions Jun 14th 2012, 12:36 MANILA - The territorial tensions between the Philippines and China recently have affected trade and boosted nationalistic rhetoric. But, in Manila, residents of one of the world's oldest Chinatowns take a longer view. The vibrant community of Filipino-Chinese merchants has strong connections to both countries. The Chinese have been doing business in the Philippines for more than 1,000 years, integrating into a well-established Filipino-Chinese community. More than just business, they ... Media files: 61683471-3781-42C7-A54D-1ABD59DC0D51_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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USA - Voice of America: Report: US Expands Air Surveillance Across Africa

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Report: US Expands Air Surveillance Across Africa Jun 14th 2012, 13:33 The Washington Post reports the U.S. military has set up small air bases across Africa to conduct surveillance of terrorist groups. The newspaper, quoting U.S. and African officials, says about a dozen bases have been set up since 2007 in a number of countries.  They include Burkina Faso, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Kenya and the Seychelles. The Post reports that instead of drones, the program uses single-engine PC-12s flown by pilots.  It says the small, unarmed ... Media files: CAE35A89-48B4-45D0-8F53-B1EC75840BE5_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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