Ethiopian troops cross into Somalia
Ethiopian troops have crossed back into the northern regions of Bakool and Hiiraan in Somalia, local residents said. This comes as Somali government vows fresh offensive against Islamist insurgents in the country. Residents in Elbarde and Yeed said they saw convey of Ethiopian troops accompanied by hundreds of Somali military trained in Ethiopia in…
Libya orders arms worth $1.8b from Russia
Libya has signed an arms deal with Russia worth $1.8 billion. Russian Information Agency, RIA Novosti, on Saturday quoted Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as saying, "Only yesterday (Friday) we signed a contract worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.8 billion) with the Libyan government, and it's not only for small arms."
The weapons Libya is intending…
Cameroon: Gov’t regulates bush meat trade
Wildlife conservationists in Cameroon have said, protected species are more endangered than ever before in that country. Experts say the continuing popularity of wildlife meat, or bush meat, is encouraging armed poachers to gun down hundreds of thousands of animals. But the government has introduced new initiatives to halt the illegal trade.
From Cameroon’s…
Ghana is second highest donor to Haiti
Ghana has been noted as the second highest donor to Haiti after Guyana based on donor countries' Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Details of financial aid and other assistance to the people of Haiti being tracked by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) which was released recently by the Data Blog indicates.
The Data blog…
Jacob Zuma: I’m sorry
President Jacob Zuma has apologized to the nation for fathering a child out of wedlock with the daughter of soccer boss Irvin Khoza. There is great danger the scandal would overshadow his state of the nation speech on Thursday evening amid accusations that his administration is in a state of torpor.
After vigorously defending himself, Zuma bowed to…
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NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 08: Singer Michelle Williams and Actress Terra MacLeod attend the after party for Michelle Williams’ opening night in ‘Chicago‘ on Broadway at the Inc. Lounge on February 8, 2010 in New York City.
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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND – FEBRUARY 09: An anti-privatization protestor participates in a demonstration outside Parliament timed to co-inside with Parliaments opening during the 2010 opening day of New Zealand Parliament at Parliament Buildings on February…
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Muslim residents walk past racial slurs painted on the walls of a mosque in the town of Saint-Etienne, central France, Monday Feb.8, 2010. The French Council of the Muslim Faith says such vandalism has multiplied in France “in a very worrisome way.” The council…
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A wolf watches a bear as it lies in the snow in a zoo in Goldau, central Switzerland February 8, 2010.
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 07: Miguel Angel Jimenez of Spain with the winners trophyt after the final round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 7, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 07: Walter Samuel (R) of Internazionale Milano scores the second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 7, 2010 in Milan, Italy.
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WC 2010: South Africa face Namibia
World Cup host South Africa face off in an international friendly against Namibia at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on March 3, according to SAFA. The game will be part of the 100 Days celebrations before World Cup 2010 kicks off on June 11.
It will be Bafana’s third game this year after they beat [...]
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AFCON 2010: CAF suspends Koffi Codjia
Beninese born FIFA/CAF Referee, Bonaventure Koffi Codjia, has been suspended indefinitely for the manner in which he handled the Egypt-Algeria semi-final at the African Cup of Nations in Angola. A statement from the Executive Committee of CAF, said his performance changed the outcome of the game.
CAF officials argue that the Beninese referee did not…
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CAF decision to suspend Togo laughable
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have suspended Togo national team from participating in the next two Nations Cup. In addition, CAF also fined the Hawks $50,000 for quitting the competition.
The decision by CAF to suspend Togo is due to the latter's withdrawal from 2010 Angola Orange Cup after rebels attack their team bus in [...]
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FIFA Ranking: Egypt still Africa no. 1
Reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt climbed 14 places to be among the top ten teams in the world and Africa's number one. Spain continue to occupy the top spot of the latest FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking released on Wednesday ahead of Brazil and the Netherlands. The Pharaohs lie at the tenth position.
According to [...]
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Angola 2010: $460, 000 reward for Black Stars
Each Black Stars player is to receive $20, 000 (¤14,321) for becoming second in the African Cup of Nations in Angola. The president of the West African nation John Evans Atta-Mills said the amount is just "a token deep down the hearts of the government" to the gallant team that proved their critics wrong.
He made [...]
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Ethiopia: Zuma meets Museveni
South African President Jacob Zuma has assured Ugandans of his country's readiness to host the 2010 World Cup.
President Zuma was meeting Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where the 14th ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union is taking place. He said preparations are almost complete to host the world…
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Lack of Rooms Dogs Tourists in Parks
… Kampala — Once considered the fastest growing industry and a major foreign exchange earner, Uganda’s tourism sector is losing out as tourists turn … for Tourism Mr Serapio Rukundo, told East African Business Week on phone last week that …
Tanzania, Kenya Vie for Top Slot in Region’s Tourism
… faces stiff competition from Tanzania as a tourist destination of choice in the East African region. The two countries are locked in … 88. The dismal performance by Kenya’s tourism industry is largely blamed on the post election …
LEAD: Toyota to file recall of iconic Prius over brake problems+
… Feb. 9 (Kyodo)-(EDS: ADDING INFO) Toyota Motor Corp. will officially file Tuesday afternoon for a … the Prius. The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will announce details of the recalls … spreads worldwide to Europe, China, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Toyota has also …
2ND LD: Toyota to file recall of Prius hybrid over brake problems+
… Feb. 9 (Kyodo)-(EDS: ADDING INFO) Toyota Motor Corp. will officially file Tuesday afternoon for a … officials said. The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will announce details of the recalls … spreads worldwide to Europe, China, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. Toyota has also …
Safe and simple messaging for the very young
… “I have a seven-year-old son in South Africa, so I have experienced first-hand all the … Glick, 40, first crossed paths at an industry event in Tel Aviv three years ago. … sold his share in Israel’s fourth largest tourism website – the most recent in an …
Ethiopian troops cross into Somalia
Ethiopian troops have crossed back into the northern regions of Bakool and Hiiraan in Somalia, local residents said. This comes as Somali government vows fresh offensive against Islamist insurgents in the country. Residents in Elbarde and Yeed said they saw convey of Ethiopian troops accompanied by hundreds of Somali military trained in Ethiopia in…
Libya orders arms worth $1.8b from Russia
Libya has signed an arms deal with Russia worth $1.8 billion. Russian Information Agency, RIA Novosti, on Saturday quoted Prime Minister Vladimir Putin as saying, "Only yesterday (Friday) we signed a contract worth 1.3 billion euros ($1.8 billion) with the Libyan government, and it's not only for small arms."
The weapons Libya is intending…
Cameroon: Gov’t regulates bush meat trade
Wildlife conservationists in Cameroon have said, protected species are more endangered than ever before in that country. Experts say the continuing popularity of wildlife meat, or bush meat, is encouraging armed poachers to gun down hundreds of thousands of animals. But the government has introduced new initiatives to halt the illegal trade.
From Cameroon’s…
Ghana is second highest donor to Haiti
Ghana has been noted as the second highest donor to Haiti after Guyana based on donor countries' Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Details of financial aid and other assistance to the people of Haiti being tracked by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) which was released recently by the Data Blog indicates.
The Data blog…
Jacob Zuma: I’m sorry
President Jacob Zuma has apologized to the nation for fathering a child out of wedlock with the daughter of soccer boss Irvin Khoza. There is great danger the scandal would overshadow his state of the nation speech on Thursday evening amid accusations that his administration is in a state of torpor.
After vigorously defending himself, Zuma bowed to…
Libya: Court frees Swiss businessman
A Libyan court has dropped a case against Swiss businessman Rashid Hamdani for alleged illegal business activities, his lawyer said on Sunday, a day after a colleague was fined over similar charges. Hamdani, who was also cleared last month of charges of overstaying his visa, was free to leave Libya where he has been stranded for one and a half years.
…
EXCLUSIVE: ICC to probe Guinea massacre
The deputy chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Fatou Bensouda has revealed she will pay a visit to Guinea Conakry somewhere this month to investigate the recent civilian massacre allegedly perpetuated by the Junta.
Speaking to AfricaNews Bensouda said the ICC is keen to take action on the bloodbath but must be there in…
Chad: French aid worker released
Armed men have released a foreign aid worker held for 89 days in Chad, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Saturday.
French aid worker Laurent Maurice was abducted by armed men on 9 November 2009 in the village of Kawa, some 20km (12 miles) from the border with Sudan, where the aid agency is supporting a primary health care…
Gambia: Four ministers fired
Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has fired four key ministers and appointed four others, according to the state-owned media.
Lamin Bojang, Minister of Works, Construction and Infrastructure, Antouman Saho, Minister of Fisheries and Water Resources, Ismaila Sambou, Minister of Local Government and Land and Nancy Njie, Minister of Tourism and Culture were…
Zambian scoops Face of Africa
A 22-year-old Zambian has been adjudged winner of the prestigious 2010 Face of Africa modeling competition held in Nigeria. Lukando Nalungwe, a student at the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants beat nine others in the final round of the 30-member competition.
Lukando has since been awarded a modeling contract with O Model Africa and US$50,000.
…
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