African Union Lifts Sanctions on Mauritania
The sanctions and a suspension from the body were lifted because of steps the country is taking to restore democracy, the Union said on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Starcomms Shareholders Endorse Management Share Incentive Scheme
Shareholders of Starcomms Plc, Wednesday, endorsed the proposal by its Board of Directors to establish a management share incentive scheme for the benefit of the employees to spur them for increased productivity.
Yemenia Crash Stirs Calls for Stronger Watchdogs
Bahia Bakari arrived in Paris on Thursday for an emotional reunion with her father, just as the French media raised new concerns about air safety.
World Briefing | Africa: Zimbabwe: Political Partnership Shows Further Strain
Taking a harder line on its power-sharing deal with President Robert Mugabe’s ZANU-PF party, the opposition party boycotted a cabinet meeting on Monday.
Zimbabwe: Pearl Plans to Invest in New Retail Properties (AllAfrica.com)
Harare — AFRICA First ReNaissance Corporation (Afre)’s property arm, Pearl Properties Ltd, plans to invest in new retail properties, particularly shopping malls and industrial parks, in the country’s key, high-traffic locations.
Ex-Zambian Leader’s High Life Awaits a Verdict
More than seven years after Frederick Chiluba left office, a court is deciding whether the former president stole from his impoverished people.
Niger: U.S. Criticizes Tandja’s Bid to Keep Power
President Mamadou Tandja has undermined Niger’s efforts over the last 10 years to advance good governance and the rule of law, President Barack Obama’s spokesman said on Thursday.
Islamists Amputate Limbs of 4 Somalis Accused of Theft
The punishments marked the first time that Islamic insurgents brought their strict form of justice to the capital.
World Briefing | Africa: Sudan: National Elections Are Postponed Again
Sudan will delay national elections for two months, to April 2010, officials said.
West Africa: Ban Welcomes Deal Aimed At Ending Tensions Between Ghana And the Gambia
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the agreement reached by the Gambia and Ghana to end tensions that emerged after the deaths and disappearances of Ghanaian nationals on Gambian territory in 2005.
World Briefing | Africa: Algeria: Ex-C.I.A. Official Charged With Sex Assault
A former C.I.A. station chief has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Algeria and could face up to life in prison if convicted, the Justice Department said.
