Africa

April 21, 2005

Ghana tumour girl ignites debate

A church has found itself at the centre of a debate between religion and the state in Ghana after a 14-year-old girl with a tumour was taken away from her parents to ensure she receives medical treatment.

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Posted by Julia at 06:03 PM

April 15, 2005

KZN couple appears for allegations of child neglect

A couple charged with neglecting their 11-month-old baby girl have made a brief appearance in the Port Shepstone Magistrate's Court, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.

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Posted by Julia at 03:48 PM

US officials want more pressure on Uganda rebels

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More pressure from the international community is needed to end Northern Uganda's cult-like insurgency, which brutalizes and kidnaps children to serve as soldiers, U.S. officials said on Thursday.

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Posted by Julia at 08:06 AM