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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

Standard Chartered Acquires First Africa

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT

Nigerian youths held; heroin seized

Chandigarh: Four Nigerian youths were arrested on Saturday for allegedly possessing 500 grams of heroin worth Rs 50 lakh in international market and the police claimed to have busted a drug-trafficking racket in the region. Mohali police chief J. S.
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:22:00 GMT

Pakistani rice import: Kenya extends concessional rate for another year

: The Kenyan government has extended the period for further one year of preferential rate of 35 percent for rice imports only from Pakistan, the Kenyan government officially informed the Pakistan High Commission in Nairobi on Friday. In a letter, the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:20:00 GMT

Somalia: Clash In Mogadishu Leaves 23 Dead

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:18:00 GMT

Sudan gets new press law but restrictions remain

KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan Monday passed an amended version of a media bill that sparked protests in Khartoum last month, but the new version failed to allay the fears of many Sudanese journalists. Dozens of Sudan's laws were to be overhauled under a
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:17:00 GMT

Sadomba: From Maputo to Sudan overnight

ZIMBABWE international striker Edward Sadomba last night spoke of his shock at ending up at Sudanese giants Al Hilal when a move to Greece appeared done and dusted. The former Dynamos forward last week joined the Sudanese giants from South African
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:15:00 GMT

Amenaza oposicin nigeriana destruir proyecto de gasoducto

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Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:15:00 GMT

Irish charity worker is kidnapped in Darfur

Fears are growing that an Irish aid worker kidnapped near Darfur was seized by an Islamist militia linked to the Sudanese regime, Irish government sources said last night. Sharon Commins is the fourth western hostage taken following the indictment for
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:15:00 GMT

Yemenia suspends flights following Comoros crash

The operator of a Yemeni aircraft that crashed into the Indian Ocean off the Comoros this week has suspended all flights to the islands. Only one person - a teenaged girl - survived when the Airbus A310 plunged into the sea as it came in to land at the
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:10:00 GMT

Thirty-one South African boys die from botched circumcision

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AFP) - Thirty-one teenage boys have died from complications after botched traditional circumcision rites in South Africa's rural Eastern Cape region, officials said yesterday. 'Since the beginning of June, two deaths are being
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:08:00 GMT

Guinness thirst in Nigeria expands Diageo market

Sweat is dripping from every pore of the raucous crowd packed into the Aquatic Hotels, a central Lagos venue converted for the night into a television studio, but they dont seem to care. Theyre too busy whooping it up for a string of dance troupes, such
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 23:07:00 GMT

New California Legislation Threatens the Safety of Children - Disproportionately Endangers African-A

Community Leaders Speak Out Against SB 772 and Give a Voice to California's Children SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite overwhelming opposition, the California legislature is considering legislation that would dramatically weaken our
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:58:00 GMT

Pakistan asks Kenya to help curb tea smuggling under ATT

By Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has requested the Kenyan diplomats in Islamabad to provide the list of tea importers under ATT to curb the menace of smuggling and also to ensure the quality of the Kenyan tea in Pakistani market, The News learnt on
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Nigeria: UNICEF and partners bring hope to children accused of 'witchcraft'

© UNICEF Nigeria/2009 UNICEF Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Nwankwo Kanu with children at the Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network Centre in Esi-Eket, Akwa Ibom State, located in the South-South zone of Nigeria. ESI-EKET, Nigeria, 2 July 2009 ? Paul,
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Nigerian military arrest suspected oil thieves

LAGOS (AFP) -- Nigeria's special military joint task force (JTF) protecting oil installations in the restive Niger Delta has arrested three suspects for stealing crude oil, a spokesman said. The suspects were arrested following a tip-off at a checkpoint
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:43:00 GMT

Ethiopia criticizes HRW over terrorism report

ADDIS ABABA (AFP) -- Ethiopia has criticized the Human Rights Watch over its report that the country's draft anti-terrorism law would violate human rights. HRW's so-called analysis is replete with harsh generalizations, Ethiopia's Foreign Ministry said
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:43:00 GMT

African nations unite to defend Sudan leader

After bitter wrangling, Africas leaders agreed to denounce the International Criminal Court and refuse to extradite Sudans President Omar al-Bashir, who has been indicted for crimes against humanity in Darfur. The decision at the African Union summit
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:33:00 GMT

Eritrea Festival in the U.K underway in a patriotic zeal

10:32 Asmara, 4 July 2009 - Eritrea Festival in the U.K is underway in London with a patriotic zeal under the theme: ?Our Independent Path, Guarantee of Development.? The Festival was opened yesterday in the presence of Mr. Abdalla Jabir, Head of
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:32:00 GMT

Missionaries say sorry to Uganda

'We brought the rivalries that divided the Church in Europe' By Mathias Mazinga Catholic missionaries of the society of White Fathers last Sunday made a passionate apology to Ugandans for the wrongs they have committed since their arrival in the country
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:28:00 GMT

Sudan searching for kidnappers in Darfur: official

KHARTOUM, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Sudanese security forces were searching for kidnappers who took two foreign aid workers in the restive western Sudanese region of Darfur, a Sudanese official said on Saturday. 'The operation of searching for the kidnappers is
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:23:00 GMT

African move on Bashir dismissed

Mr Ocampo said Mr Bashir, above, remained a wanted man The African Union's (AU) decision not to help arrest Sudan's president will not affect the International Criminal Court's work, its prosecutor says. Luis Moreno Ocampo told the BBC Omar al-Bashir was
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:16:00 GMT

Ghananain Writer Says Obama Will Cry For Africa

A Ghanaian writer is predicting that US President Barack Obama will shed tears when he visits one of Ghana?s famous and historic sites, the Cape Coast castle. President Obama travels to Ghana next weekend for a brief visit that some Ghanaians are
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:16:00 GMT

Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant (AFP)

SIRTE, Libya (AFP) The African Union refused to act on an international war crimes warrant for Sudan's president, at a summit that also yielded a deal on the powers of a new regional Authority. The refusal to arrest Sudan President Omar al-Beshir
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:15:00 GMT

Seems my Nigerian husband has someone else

I?m a 30-year-old lady who?s been with a Nigerian man for the past three years. We?re married even though we?re not living together. Everything was alright between us until two months ago. He had a problem so he sent me to his flat to fetch
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Soweto Revs Up - Race to expose fans to fastest cars in Africa

Soweto event is part of a campaign to promote motorsport nationwide, writes Morgan Naidu The sound of thundering V8s and high speed production cars will be heard in one of the world?s most famous townships this month when the second yearly Wesbank
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:14:00 GMT

U.S. hopes Obama's visit to Ghana will spur others

The United States hopes President Barack Obama's decision to visit Ghana this month will spur other African governments to try and emulate the West African country's democratic record. Ghana won independence from colonial rule in 1957. A bloody chapter
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:11:00 GMT

Airliner crashes off Comoros with 153 aboard

A 14-year-old girl is the sole survivor so far among the 142 passengers and 11 crew. Moroni -- A 14-year-old girl Tuesday was rescued alive in the sea amid debris and dead bodies after a Yemeni Airbus jet crashed in the Indian Ocean as it tried to land
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:09:00 GMT

At least 23 Somalis killed in latest clash

MOGADISHU, Jul 4 (Reuters) At least 23 Somalis, mostly civilians, were killed and more than fifty wounded in Mogadishu today in the latest clash between government troops and insurgents, medics said. 'As of now, I can tell you that 23 died and more then
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:09:00 GMT

Kenyan banks solid: CBK governor

Share Bookmark Print Email to a friend Friend's Email Address Your Email Message Submit Cancel Rating The Central Bank of Kenya has defended the banking sector against an International Monetary Fund report which raised issues about the sector?s
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:08:00 GMT

Zambian Firm Battles to Recover US$700 000

TAP Zambia,a subsidiary of Africa Resources Limited,has written to Finance Minister Tendai Biti seeking assistance to recover US$700 000 extracted from the company when it was under the stewardship of SMM administrator, Arafas Gwaradzimba. The
Sat, 4 Jul 2009 22:07:00 GMT