Tuesday, 1. April 2003

African April Fools spoof Iraq war


Africa's newspapers are a fruitful source of 1 April light relief, even with the news agenda dominated by the Middle East. Indeed, many of today's April Fools stories reflect current concerns by playing on an Iraqi link.

Fancy a job in Iraq?

The Kenyan Standard says "lucrative" salaries are now on offer for Kenyans willing to take up job opportunities - including ground troops and medical coroners - in the Gulf region.

¬> BBC

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