Thursday 11th March, 2010
30 killed in fresh fighting in Somalia
The Africa News.NetAt least 30 people were killed and 83 injured Thursday as fierce fighting continued between government forces backed by African Union peacekeeping troops and Islamist insurgents in the Somalian capital.
African Union delegation calls on Tharoor
The Africa News.NetThe visiting African Union delegation on Thursday called on Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor in the national capital.
Women In Black Protest In Violence-hit Nigeria State
West AustralianJOS, Nigeria (AFP) - Dressed in black and carrying wooden crosses, thousands of women marched Thursday in Nigerian city of Jos to express grief at a new bout of sectarian carnage and anger at the fail...
Lionel Loueke: Jazz Meets African Rhythms On 'mwaliko'
NPRLionel Loueke is shaking up the New York jazz scene with a sound that combines post-bebop fusion, lyrical ballads and even African rhythms and melodies. Loueke's new CD is titled
Red Cross Warns Of Zimbabwe Food Shortages
Breaking News.ieUp to a quarter of Zimbabweans urgently need food aid, the Red Cross said today.“In some parts of the country, the food situation is as bad as many of our volunteers and staff have ever seen it,” ...
Nigeria Arrests 200 After Clashes Around Jos
One NewsPolice in Nigeria said they had arrested around 200 people following weekend attacks on three Christian villages in which hundreds of people are feared to have been killed. The central city of Jos,...
Russian 'white Power' Neo-nazis Jailed For Murder Of African
Canada.comMOSCOW - Nine Russians from a neo-Nazi group that called itself "Simbirsk White Power" were jailed on Thursday for up to 22 years in connection with the murder of an African man, investigato...
Russian 'white Power' Neo-nazis Jailed For Murder Of African
Vancouver SunMOSCOW - Nine Russians from a neo-Nazi group that called itself "Simbirsk White Power" were jailed on Thursday for up to 22 years in connection with the murder of an African man, investigato...
Morocco Warns Religious Groups
BBCMorocco says it will take a tough line on proselytism - seeking converts from another religion - two days after it expelled 20 Christian workers.Communications Minister Khalid Naciri warned that the g...
Ghana Wants Rethink Of Togo Ban
BBCGhana president John Atta Mills has appealed to Caf to reverse Togo's ban from the next two Africa Cup of Nations.Mr Mills made the appeal when he met Issa Hayatou, the president of the continent's go...
Sout Africa May Face Power Cuts Without Loan
ReutersJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa may need to enforce power cuts or raise electricity prices further if a disputed $3.75 billion loan from the World Bank is not approved, a senior government offic...
Zimbabwe Struggles To Attract Foreign Aid: Finance Minister
Reuters(Reuters) - Zimbabwe will have to rely on its own resources to revive its economy because foreign donors are unlikely to provide nearly enough help, Finance Minister Tendai Biti said on Thursday.
S.africa May Face Power Cuts Without Loan
Reuters(Reuters) - South Africa may need to enforce power cuts or raise electricity tariffs further if a disputed $3.75 billion loan from the World Bank is not approved, a senior government official said on ...
Congo Customs Snag Will Not Affect Debt Review:imf
Reuters(Reuters) - The suspension of a contract with a U.S. firm advising Democratic Republic of Congo on how to maximise its customs revenues will not affect the country's access to credit, the IMF said on ...
Gabon Oil Union Threatens Strike In Gov't Dispute
Reuters(Reuters) - Gabon's main oil union said it may begin a strike as early as Saturday due to a dispute with the government over whether energy should be on a list of sectors required to provide uninterru...
Guinea Cbg Union Says Suspends Strike Action
Reuters(Reuters) - The main union at Guinea's CBG, the world's top bauxite miner, suspended its strike on Thursday ahead of negotiations on grievances due next week.
Zimbabwe Back To Brink Of Food Crisis
The Globe and MailA n estimated 2.17 million Zimbabweans – perhaps a fourth of the country's population – are in need of food aid, the Red Cross said Thursday.In a statement, the International Federation of...
Libya Accepts Spanish Proposals In Visas Impasse
MaltaMediaOn Wednesday evening, Foreign Minister Tonio Borg met with Libyan Prime Minister Mahmoudi al Baghdadi during which the current visas impasse was discussed.
Russian 'white Power' Neo-nazis Jailed For Murder Of African
Canada.comMOSCOW - Nine Russians from a neo-Nazi group that called itself "Simbirsk White Power" were jailed on Thursday for up to 22 years in connection with the murder of an African man, investigato...
South Africa: Anc Youth League Refuses Proof Of White Farmer Murderers
All AfricaJohannesburg — The ANC youth league has refused to accept a list detailing 1600 farm murders from a delegation representing Afriforum on Thursday afternoon. Afriforum youth leader Ernst Roets a...
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