Mauritius News Journal

I. Coast's Ouattara sacks top officials close to ex-rival

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara sacked several top officials close to his former rival Laurent Gbagbo as he consolidates power after the west African nation's political crisis.

7 soldiers killed after gunmen ambush military post in Algeria

ALGIERS, ALGERIA : At least seven soldiers were killed in Algeria when a group of gunmen opened fire against a military outpost, officials said Friday.

Congratulations sent to Singapore's ruling party

Congratulations sent to Singapore's ruling party HA NOI — Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong yesterday congratulated Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore's Prime Minister and leader of the People's Action Party (PAP) for his party's triumph …

Libya's Gadhafi taunts NATO after airstrikes

Security Situation Improves In Eastern Chad,

New York, May 13 2011 8:10PM The withdrawal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Chad at the end of last year so far does not appear to have adversely affected security in eastern Chad, the UN’s top humanitarian official told the Security Council today.

US disappoints Libya rebel envoys

The White House stops short of granting Libya's rebel council full diplomatic recognition, as Col Gaddafi taunts Nato saying he is beyond its reach.

Angola Rejects Interference of Outside Forces in Continental Issue

Pyongyang, May 13 (KCNA) -- The first vice-president of the Angolan National Assembly on May 7 clarified the stand of his country on rejecting the outside forces' interference in the continental issue.

Libya rebels name new executives

BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Rebel-held east Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) said on Friday it had named officials to a number of portfolios including defense, part of its efforts to set up an effective and united administration.

Newcastle boss Pardew tracking Mali international striker Diabate

Newcastle are monitoring Bordeaux’s 6ft 5in striker Cheikh Diabate as they hunt a replacement for Andy Carroll. The Mali international has two years remaining on his contract but Toon manager Alan Pardew should be handed sufficient funds.

Ancient rock carvings found in Sudan

KHARTOUM, Sudan, May 13 (UPI) -- Archaeologists say they've found 5,000-year-old rock carving in northern Sudan depicting scenes they say they can't explain.

Mali man to return to Africa with MBA from Husson

Mama Sora, left, a native of Mali, tosses a ballon around as he plays with his four-year-old son Kenyon in their Bangor home on Tuesday. Sora, who arrived alone in Bangor at age 19 without knowing English, will be receiving his MBA degree from Husson University on Saturday.

Somalia's food crisis worsening, say agencies

SOMALIA IS facing a worsening food crisis, aid groups said yesterday, as malnutrition rates and food prices continue to rise due to the “worst drought in years”.

Why Kaka would be perfect for Godless Chelsea and Gary Speed should butt out on Bale

By Brian Reade Published 23:31 13/05/11 Cynics have been down-playing Kaka’s imminent move to Stamford Bridge. How, they ask, does his mother tweeting: “We will be in London next season spreading the word of God,” imply the former World Player of the Year …

Auxiliary Named for Bissau

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau, MAY 13, 2011 ( Zenit.org ).- Benedict XVI today named an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Bissau. Bishop José Lampra Cà, 47, will assist Bishop José Câmnate na Bissign, 57.

South Africa rallies round unwell Van der Westhuizen

The news that former South Africa captain Joost van der Westhuizen is suffering from a form of motor neurone disease was described yesterday as "distressing in the extreme" by his country's rugby union president.

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