Mauritius News Journal
Malawi leader jets in Ethiopia for AU’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations and Summit
Malawian President Joyce Banda arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the evening of Friday the 24th May 2013 through Boli International Airport at exactly 20:30 where she was welcomed Ethiopian Government Ministers. Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mganda Chiume led the Malawi team in welcoming the President. Other officials included Malawis Ambassador to Ethiopia [...]
Elected Leadership Struggles To Rule In Libya
In Libya, guns are still everywhere and the elected leadership is struggling to rule as militias use guns and intimidation when they don't get their way. Most recently they surrounded two ministries and state television to force through a political isolation law that bars former members of Moammar Gaddafi's regime from government posts.
Bitch Stole My Muumuu: Goldie Hawn vs. Kenya Moore
Poor Kenya Moore is up for a real challenge here, because Goldie Hawn can do no wrong in our book. That said, we might have to turn our back on the First Wives Club actress for the very first time...
Algeria under pressure over energy industry
ALGIERS, Algeria, May 24 (UPI) -- Algeria's government is under pressure to ease its foreign energy investment laws after BP warned it may delay important projects in the North African state.
Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed'
The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
Zimbabwe: Managing Local Content Via Your Websitemag
[Zimbabwe Independent]IN the last instalment TechnoMag had an opportunity to talk to executives behind the wheels of Zimbabwe's technology growth at a broadband forum sponsored by Telecel Zimbabwe and organised by TechZim.
Nigeria Boko Haram camps 'destroyed'
The Nigerian army says it has destroyed a number of camps used by militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, in the north-east of the country.
Tunisia's state of emergency must be extended: Sabbagh
The fragile security situation in Tunisia, where radical Islamists are blamed for a wave of violence in recent months, makes it necessary to extend the state of emergency, Defence Minister Rachid Sabbagh said on Friday.
Equatorial Guinea Citizens To Elect Members Of Senate, House Of Representatives And Municipalities On Upcoming Elections
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time, Equatorial Guinea's voters will elect members of a new parliament, House of Representatives as well as municipalities, established in accordance with the constitutional reforms of February 2012. Political parties have shared their platforms and ideas with Equatoguineans as part of the country's efforts to ...
Botswana 'to evict' Bushmen: indigenous rights group
The government of Botswana will next week evict hundreds of Bushmen from their land to make way for a wildlife park, indigenous rights group Survival International claimed Friday.
Tunisia recovers luxury yacht owned by Ben Ali family
Tunisia put on display on Friday a luxury yacht formerly owned by the brother-in-law of deposed dictator Zine El Abidine Ben Ali that Spain returned to Tunisia last month, an AFP photographer reported.
Mormon makes bid to lead Muslim-majority Mali out of post-war chaos
He has the smile of a president, a politician’s smooth tongue – and his forebear’s names are affixed to buildings all over his hometown here.
Kerry in Ethiopia for Security Talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is in Ethiopia for security talks with regional officials and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the African Union. Kerry's visit is expected to include talks on African and Western efforts to fight Islamist extremists in Mali and northern Nigeria. During recent talks with Nigeria's foreign minister, Kerry reaffirmed U.S. support for Nigeria's fight against ...
Double bombing in Niger may have links to Algeria attack
A note purporting to be from former Al Qaeda operative Mokhtar Belmokhtar claimed responsibility for bombings at military camp and uranium mine in Niger. Belmokhtar plotted deadly attacks on Western firms in Algeria, and was thought to be killed in early March.
Double bombing in Niger may have links to Algeria attack
Islamist militants launched simultaneous attacks in Niger on Thursday, killing 26 people and injuring dozens more.
