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Nigeria: We Have Trained a Lot of Officers - Pakistani Defence Minister
Pakistan Defence recently celebrated its day in Abuja which many defence representatives from other countries including Nigeria attended.
Source : AllAfrica | 11-Oct-2008 10:51

Rwanda: Aussie Rugby Stars in Town
A delegation of six rugby stars from Australia's National Rugby League (NRL), one of the world's top professional rugby leagues is in the country for a 10-day working visit.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:51

Rwanda: Invest More in Banana Growing
A delegation from Japan is in the country to talk technology, and more specifically, technology to utilise banana stems and convert them into textile.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 13:51

Nigeria: 'We are the Bank for the Chinese'
This interview was conducted by Lucky Fiakpa in Beijing, China during the First China-ECOWAS Economic Forum held between September 22 and 26, 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 12:24

Zimbabwe: Japanese Ambassador Presents Credentials to President
The new Japanese ambassador to Zimbabwe yesterday presented his credentials to President Mugabe at State House in Harare.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:40

Carthage Exhibit to Travel to Japan
An itinerary exhibit dubbed "The Legacy of Carthage", will travel to Japan and remain on display from May 2009 to May 2010.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 10:00

Botswana: Botswana Ranks Third in Resource Investment Safety
Botswana has been ranked third in a list of 10 top countries with the least risk for resource sector investment.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:58

Vietnamese Ambassador Congratulates Locals on Election
The ambassador of Vietnam to Angola, Nguyen Van Tho, Wednesday in Beijing (China) congratulated the Angolan people on the legislative election of September 5 this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:52

Africa: Lessons for Continent From a Taiwan Monk
HUANG Yi-sheng retired to SA in 1992. Aged 37, the former manager for Taiwanese semiconductor maker UMC and his wife settled with their two small children in Bronkhorstspruit, north-east of Pretoria.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 09:14

President Sends Message to His Vietnamese Counterpart
The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, has sent a message to his Vietnamese counterpart, Nguyen Minh triet, on the occasion of the commemoration of one more anniversary of that Asian country's independence, marked on September 02.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 08:09

South Africa: Japan, China Approved as Once-Off Ivory Importers
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Standing Committee has confirmed Japan and China as suitable importing countries for South Africa's stockpiled ivory.
Source : AllAfrica | 10-Oct-2008 08:07

Namibia: Air Namibia Sets Horizons on the Asian Market
AIR NAMIBIA has extended its representation in Asia by inking an agreement with the organisation Aviareps.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 12:27

Govt Partners Chinese Firm for $115 Million Ethanol Factory
Taraba State government has signed an agreement with a Chinese firm, A-Dinota Ventures Ltd, to establish a $115 million ethanol factory in the state.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:27

Rwanda: Japanese Varsity Introduces Banana Textile
A 10-member delegation from Japan arrives in Rwanda today to conduct a seminar and workshop on the technology to convert banana fibre into textile.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:15

Nigeria: Senator Pleads for 18 On Death Row in Indonesia
Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Uche Chukwumerije, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the plight of 50 Nigerian prisoners in Indonesia, especially the 18 on death row for drug offences.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 11:01

Nigeria: South Korea Commends Reforms in Country
South Korean Deputy Minister for Public Administration and Security, Mr Chung Jang-Sik, yesterday commended Nigeria for introducing reforms capable of wealth creation and value reorientation.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 10:48

Eritrea: President Isaias Holds Talks With Japanese Delegation
President Isaias Afwerki today received and held talks with Ambassador Keitaro Fato, Special Representative of the Japanese government on UN Affairs.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 09:34

Uganda: Minister Hails Japan for Support
State minister for primary health-care Emmanuel Otaala has commended Japan for its assistance, which he said had promoted living standards in Uganda.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 09:19

Uganda: Health Ministry Issues Chinese Milk Alert
THE Ministry of Health has asked the public to be on the look-out for imported milk and milk products from China.
Source : AllAfrica | 09-Oct-2008 08:50

Issam Barhoumi Wins Wushu Kung-Fu World Cup in Harbin, China
Tunisia's Issam Barhoumi won on Sunday the gold medal in the fourth Wushu Kung-Fu World Cup in Harbin, China.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:31

Emergency Relief Reaches Victims of Chinese Earthquake
A cargo load of Tunisian emergency relief aid reached early this week, the city of Chengdu , capital of China 's Sichuan province, which was recently hit by a powerful earthquake which claimed the lives of tens of thousands of people.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 13:31

Tunisia: Paralympics Athletes Win Nine Gold Medals, Earn Tunisia Place in Top 15 Teams
The Tunisian Paralympics team has achieved its best performance ever in the history of its participation in the Paralympics Games by earning 21 medals in all, including 9 gold medals, 9 silver medals and 3 bronze medals at the Beijing 2008 Paralympics Games.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 12:33

Uganda: Child Heart Patients Off to India
Bridget Nabukalu looked healthy during her first weeks of life. But when she clocked two months, her parents started seeing weird symptoms. She was shivering constantly, lost weight and her heart was pounding so fast. Her parents suspected that their daughter's heart was not normal.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 10:50

Nigeria: China Trade Hits N55 Billion in Five Months - Naccima
The total trade volume between Nigeria and the Republic of China hit about N55 naira (US$472m) from January to May 2008 with Nigeria enjoying a trade surplus of US$238 million.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 10:38

Uganda: We Must Be Cautious About Imported Foods
THE massive poisoning of formula milk in China with melamine, an industrial chemical used in manufacturing plastics, is one of the ugliest faces of human greed.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 09:36

Uganda: Youth Leave for Club Commonwealth Games
RAMADHAN Akula has promised discipline and hardwork among the youth team that left yesterday for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Pune, India.
Source : AllAfrica | 08-Oct-2008 09:09

Nigeria: 10 Begin Economic Development Training in South Korea
Ten Nigerians yesterday began a two-week intensive economic development strategy training programme in Seoul, the capital of South Korea .
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 12:49

Uganda: China Lacks What It Takes to Overtake the West
Excitement about China's development, progress, unprecedented advancement (name all the superlatives) is so thick, that it could be chopped with an axe.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 12:08

Cameroon: Not for Babies Only
A lot has been said about contaminated dairy products from Asia. Focus is on how our kids can be protected from such poisonous food. Two things are however vexing. One: the brand names of goods that might be concerned have hardly been mentioned. Is it an intentional move to protect the population from the bird-flu sort of psychosis that gripped the country two years ago?
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:49

Rwanda: Korea Telecom in $40 Million Backbone Deal
Korea Telecom (KT) has signed a US$40million deal with the Rwanda government to implement a national backbone project expected to connect the entire country on a fiber optic network.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:41

Eritrea: Japanese Peace Boat Conducts Visit in Massawa Port
A Japanese Peace Boat with 750 visitors on board yesterday conducted a tour in Massawa port for the 13th time.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 10:23

Cameroon: Government to Crack Down On Chinese Drugs
The SDO for the Upper Nyong Division of the East Province, Ndongo Ndongo, has promised hard times for illegal dealers in Chinese drugs in his Division.
Source : AllAfrica | 07-Oct-2008 09:45

Ethiopia: Private Japanese Donor Supports Unicef Nutrition Programme Here
UNICEF Ethiopia on Thursday announced that it has received a donation of $1 million dollars from late Kihachiro Onitsuka, a private Japanese donor and founder of the multinational sporting goods company.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:09

Ethiopia: Indian Business Delegation On Visit Here
As part of the commemorative events to mark the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Ethiopia, the Minister of State for Commerce and Power of India, Jairam Ramesh, lead a composite delegation of officials, public and private sector to Ethiopia from 5-7 October, 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:09

Uganda: MPs Want Inquiry Into Chinese Milk
Members of Parliament have demanded that the government institutes a query team to ensure that the deadly Chinese powder milk is not being consumed in the country.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:01

Tanzania: Hunt for Deadly Chinese Milk Bears No Fruit
The Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) in the northern zone has embarked on a vigorous exercise to inspect wholesale shops supermarkets and other food outlets to see whether a deadly Chinese milk formula is in stock.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:43

South Africa: Motlanthe to Attend Summit
President Kgalema Motlanthe is expected to attend the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Summit in New Delhi, India next week.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 16:09

Africa: The Law's an Asset
AT THE risk of raising eyebrows I must admit that I am a fan of The Simpsons. Their twisted and satirical outlook on life has given me many laughs over the years, especially when they poke fun at lawyers.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:58

Liberia: President Sirleaf Exalts PR China, Nigeria
The President of the Republic of Liberia, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, has sent two separate messages of congratulations to the Presidents, governments and peoples of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the People's Republic of China respectively, on the auspicious occasions marking the 48th and 59th Independence anniversaries of the two sisterly countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:48

Nigeria: Termination of Ajaokuta Contract Unjust, Says Indian Firm
Indian steel conglomerate, Global Infrastructure Limited (GINL) yesterday threatened to seek legal redress over the abrupt revocation of its management contract in respect of the Ajaokuta Steel Company (ASCL) concessioned to it during the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:31

Zimbabwe: Aussie Schools Adopt Country Team for Homeless World Cup
THE Zimbabwean team for the 2008 Homeless World Cup soccer tournament in Melbourne, Australia, in December has been adopted by seven Australian schools under the AdoptaTeam Programme.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 15:30

Nigeria: GINL to Sue Ajaokuta Management Committee Over Alleged N23 Billion Debt
Indian owned Global Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (GINL) has threatened to sue the Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd, Engineer Philip Umunnakwe, over allegation it owes Nigerian banks N23 billion.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:33

Kenya: Envoys On ECK - It's Up to Govt
The Chinese ambassador, Mr Zhang Ming, said the rule of law should prevail in the way the country handles the Electoral Commission of Kenya.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:58

Rwanda: Korea Telecom Pledges to Support Country's ICT
The Executive Vice President of Korea Telecom (KT) Kim Hansuk yesterday pledged his company's support for the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Rwanda.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:35

Kenya: Row Hits Council Over Trip to India for Talks
A row is simmering at the municipal council over the mayor's nomination of an alleged ally to attend an energy conference in India.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:27

Uganda: Zchech Gives All at Watoto Conference
SHE was meant to start the worship session at 7:00pm. By 5:00pm, the queue of fans waiting to be admitted to the KPC main auditorium was overflowing onto Bombo Road and by 6:00pm, there was hardly any hope of getting seating space.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 11:21