NATO: Man with al Qaeda links killed in AfghanistanAfghan and coalition forces killed an insurgent leader with links to al Qaeda in eastern Afghanistan, NATO officials said Saturday. Somalia: Upcoming Meeting in Mogadishu Critical for Restoring Stability in Country – UN EnvoyThe upcoming meeting of Somali leaders in Mogadishu, the first major conference in the…
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Sep
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Somalia – NATO: Man with al Qaeda links killed in Afghanistan
Sep
03
Nigeria – Nigeria : Jonathan’s 100 Days in Office – Insecurity Level Is Unacceptable – AllAfrica.com
Nigeria : Jonathan’s 100 Days in Office – Insecurity Level Is Unacceptable – AllAfrica.comAs President Goodluck Jonathan prepares to mark his first 100 days in office, prominent Nigerians from different backgrounds and sections of the country have delivered a strong verdict on his administration; the level of insecurity in the IMPORTANT: Bing News RSS feed…
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Sep
03
South Africa Politics and News Monitor – South Africa: ABF Johannesburg’s Chair and Vice Chair Elected
South Africa: ABF Johannesburg’s Chair and Vice Chair ElectedCherrie-Lynne Lawlor has been appointed Chairperson of ABF’s Johannesburg committee with Melita Johnson Adams appointed Jhb’s Vice Chair. Roberts expects classic against South AfricaJamie Roberts believes Wales’ critical World Cup opener against South Africa has “all the ingredients to be a classic”. South Africa: 48 Hour Film…
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Sep
03
North Africa – Libya: Head of Government to Attend ‘Friends of Libya’ Conference in Paris
Libya: Head of Government to Attend ‘Friends of Libya’ Conference in Paris Head of the Government, Abbas El Fassi, arrived Thursday in Paris accompanied by Foreign Minister Taib Fassi Fihri to represent Morocco at the Friends of Libya conference. Nigeria: Libya After Gaddafi Inspired by the successes recorded in Tunisia and Egypt in what is…
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Sep
03
African News Update – Namibia: Sem Shiwa ‘Shikongo Shakalulu’ Elago: Typhoon Detachment Commander at Oshigambo (1962-1987)
Namibia: Sem Shiwa ‘Shikongo Shakalulu’ Elago: Typhoon Detachment Commander at Oshigambo (1962-1987) Sakaria Shipanga Barakias Namwandi is the author of the soon-to-be-published manuscript entitled ‘The Young Combatant of Oneputa’. Zimbabwe: White Farmer ‘Beaten to Death’ in Suspected Robbery A white tobacco farmer from Mvurwi, north of Harare, has died after he was apparently beaten to…
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Sep
03
Somalia – UMNO s Somalia medical mission: genuine or publicity stunt?
UMNO s Somalia medical mission: genuine or publicity stunt?By BLACKHAWK By the time this article is published, the body of 39-year-old Noramfaizul Mohd Nor, Bernama s late cameraman, who had apparently followed UMNO Putra club s humanitarian mission to Somalia would have arrived in Malaysia. It is tragic, that apart from the hundreds of lives…
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Sep
03
Somalia – Somalia: Leaders to Pave the Way for New Government
Somalia: Leaders to Pave the Way for New GovernmentA rare-three day conference between Somali leaders will take place in Mogadishu next week in an attempt to pave the way for a new government in the war-torn country. 13. Aid mission members reach Mogadishu airport safely, leave SomaliaKUALA LUMPUR: Members of the humanitarian aid mission to…
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Sep
03
South Africa Politics and News Monitor – Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing returns to South Africa
Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing returns to South AfricaPatrick Ewing can’t believe how much South Africa has changed in the 17 years since he last visited the country. South Africa: Escape to the CapeSouth Africa is a destination with soul that will wend its way into your heart over the course of a few…
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Sep
03
North Africa – Libya: African Union Pulled in Different Directions
Libya: African Union Pulled in Different Directions During its 291st Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, the African Union (AU) failed to officially recognise the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya. Libya looks to oil as rebuilding beginsPARIS (Reuters) – Libya is counting on quickly restoring oil production to revive its economy and…
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Sep
02
African News Update – Namibia: ‘It Was Pure Stealing of Money’
Namibia: ‘It Was Pure Stealing of Money’ Namibia Farm Workers Union (Nafwu) Secretary General Alfred Angula is convinced that the N$660 million that the Government Institutions Pension Fund, GIPF, has allegedly lost, was a result of a well-calculated move… Namibia: Cabinet Takes Education Ministry to Task Cabinet recently gave the Ministry of Education directives and…
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