http://www.worldpress.org World News Review en-us Copyright 2010, Worldpress.org. All Rights Reserved s.babayev@worldpress.org alex@worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/images/objects/20100131-world-cup-thumb.jpg http://www.worldpress.org http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3490.cfm Some critics say that the 2010 World Cup should not have been awarded to South Africa, because of its crime problems, even though the country has proved itself capable of hosting major events in the past. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:12:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3483.cfm Africa still suffers from AIDS far more than any other continent. South Africa and Nigeria need to play leading roles in curbing the epidemic. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:23:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3480.cfm International organizations are offering assistance to women in parts of Africa who need birth control or don't have access to a medical abortion. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:47:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3478.cfm With the Copenhagen failure fresh in our memory and the 2010 World Cup around the corner, many are wondering how green the soccer tournament will be. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:32:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3474.cfm As Somalia scrambles toward a new era of peace, forces inside and outside the country can do much more by moving away from the costly strategies of "hard power." Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:29:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3472.cfm In the squalid slums of battle-scarred Freetown, an Irish charity is taking young women off the streets and giving them back their lives. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:03:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3465.cfm Much progress has been made in the fight against AIDS, but the global financial crisis is proving to be a major hurdle in getting assistance to those affected in developing parts of the world. Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:42:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3458.cfm President Ahmed and his government must find a lasting solution to the cycle of violence, somehow avoiding the countless pitfalls of those who came before him. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:58:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3441.cfm As Sierra Leone continues to build its nation in the wake of civil war, the youth in the country are a valuable factor in continual improvement. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:50:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3438.cfm Shariah law comes in different forms, and if Somalia is to adopt a viable version of it, it must be a system that is accountable and takes care of its people. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:09:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3435.cfm After a difficult childhood battling polio, Marcella Camara-Macauley studied early childhood education and has now written a children's book whose proceeds go to a worthy cause. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:03:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3427.cfm The Obama administration is making it clear to African nations that it intends to play an increasing role in Africa's development and governance. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:37:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3416.cfm In the war-torn African nation of Sierra Leone, the public school system is crippled, ailing and corrupted by the government, affecting children, teachers and the nation as a whole. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:01:00 GMT http://www.worldpress.org/Africa/3412.cfm Although China's burgeoning economic relationship with Africa is significant, many aspects of China's investment are being distorted and overlooked. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:08:00 GMT