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Quoted: From nutrition and family-planning education in Berongo to tree-planting parties in Ampahitra, Madagascar is sowing the seeds of sustainability one village at a time.

Stunning photos.

Quoted: CARE, one of the world's biggest charities is walking away from millions of dollars in American food aid, saying the U.S. system is not only plagued with inefficiencies, but also may hurt some of the very poor people it aims to help.

I really hope this change takes place. The current policy sounds so misguided.

Quoted: As the United States Congress debates an omnibus farm bill, it is considering a small change that advocates say could make a big difference to the world’s hungriest people...

Interesting article with a very impressive interactive graphic based on the results of a poll conducted in Spring 2007 by the NY Times and Pew Global Attitudes Project, which surveyed public opinion in 10 African countries.

Quoted: The results offer an unusual and complex portrait of a continent in flux — a snapshot of 10 modern African states as they struggle to build accountable governments, manage violent conflict and turn their natural resources into wealth for the population.

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This song is addictive, and the video offers a nice glimpse into life in Bamako.

I love this one too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebJtkmQxxfY
It's funny though, this was recorded live and the cameraperson obviously couldn't keep from dancing, which creates a dizzying psychedelic effect. :)

Beautiful photos of Victoria Falls, along with a kind of dark and eccentric article. Some travel accounts feel like viewing a slide show, whereas this one somehow brings you there.

Quoted: Boniface, who wore a Hawaiian-style shirt covered with pictures of, not tropical fruit, but Saddam Hussein....