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Nigeria: 2008 Hajj - Airlifting EndsTHE final airlift of Muslim pilgrims from Mecca and Medina was yesterday concluded with the return of the last batch of the pilgrims.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2009 11:18
Nigeria: U.S. and Britain Must Stop Israeli Aggression on Gaza -Muric
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to both the Unites States and Britain to stop the on-going massacre of the Palestinians in Gaza by Israeli forces.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2009 11:15
Nigeria: Ten Pilgrims Hospitalised in Saudi Arabia
At least ten Nigerian pilgrims who embarked on the 2008 pilgrimage to the muslim"s holy city of Mecca are still in different hospitals in the holy land receiving treatment for various ailments.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2009 09:51
Gaza Death Toll Hits 500
As the number of people killed in Israeli military invasion of Gaza rose to 500 yesterday, Isreali Defence Minister Ehud Barak has insisted that the offensive in the contentious strip will continue.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2009 09:48
South Africa: Nkosi Happy With Israel Deal
Bafana Bafana midfielder Siyabonga Nkosi has clinched an 18-month contract in Israel with Maccabi Netanya.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Jan-2009 08:13
Tunisia: Emergency Relief Plane Lands at El Arich in Egypt
A Tunisian cargo plane carrying emergency relief items for the population of Gaza, has landed on Saturday morning at the El Arich airport, North Sinai, in Egypt.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 13:32
Nigeria: Muslims Condemn Israeli Attacks in Gaza
Thousands of Muslims in Kano, staged a peaceful rally and berated Israeli attack on Gaza, which resulted in the death of about four hundred people.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 11:42
Nigeria: No Country Pilgrim Stranded in Saudi Arabia -Nahcom
THE National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) says no Nigerian pilgrim would be stranded in Saudi Arabia after the completion of all hajj rites in the holy land.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 11:42
Nigeria: UAD Accuses Bush of Terrorism
The United Action for Democracy (UAD), has accused the outgoing president of the United States of America, Gorge W. Bush, of sponsoring terrorism in the world and called on the United Nations to end the murderous assault in the Middle East and charge Bush for crime against humanity.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 09:16
Nigeria: Protests in Kano Over Gaza Invasion
Disturbed by what they call "gargantuan injustice and merciless genocide" by the Zionist state of Israel on the Palestinians of Gaza, thousands of Muslims in Kano staged various peaceful demonstrations and prayer sessions from Friday through the weekend to express dismay over Israel's air strike on Gaza.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 09:14
Nigeria: Muslim Youths Condemn Gaza Attack
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation, NACOMYO, has condemned in its entirety what it described as "Israeli genocides in killing of defenceless women, men, and children as well as bombings and destruction of mosques, homes and other public infrastructure in Gaza causing the death of about 600 people in seven days."
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 09:14
Uganda: Obama's Capitalism Explains His Position
BARACK Obama is president-elect of US. He is a Black American. In the US, he is regarded a black American.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 08:52
South Africa: Nkosi Signs for Netanya
Siyabonga Nkosi has done an about-turn and signed with Israeli club Maccabi Netanya.
Source : AllAfrica | 05-Jan-2009 06:44
Nigeria: Thousands Demonstrate Against Israel
Thousands of Muslims under the umbrella of Muslim Brothers demonstrated against the ongoing Gaza attack by the Israeli army, describing the air strikes as sign of the end of the Zionist regime. The demonstrators, who gathered at the Fagge Central Mosque, raised the Palestine flag and shouted slogans in their support, condemning Israel, US and Europe.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Jan-2009 11:01
Nigeria: Unending Plight of Pilgrims
The recurring issue of the welfare of Nigerians on pilgrimage to Mecca, Islam's holiest city, in Saudi Arabia, came to the fore again on Saturday, December 20, when Nigerian pilgrims demonstrated to register their displeasure with the authorities' shoddy preparation for the hajj.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Jan-2009 10:34
Nigeria: Groups Call for Intervention in Israel, Palestinian Onslaught
Irked by the on-going destructions of lives and properties in Gaza strip, coalition of Muslim groups under the aegis of Conference of Islamic Organisation (CIO) has called on the United Nations and governments to intervene immediately to stop the killings of innocent people in the area.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 21:57
Tunisia: Green Party for Progress Publishes Newspaper
The Green Party for Progress has recently published the first issue of its weekly newspaper, "Le Tunisien". The 16-page bilingual (Arabic and French) publication, reports on the party's recent congress, as well as the expectations of the Tunisian political scene and the strengthening of the opposition press landscape.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 17:52
Nigeria: 'No Nigerian Pilgrim'll Be Stranded in Saudi Arabia'
National Hajj Commission (NAHCOM) has said no Nigerian Pilgrim would be stranded in Saudi Arabia after the completion of all Hajj injunctions.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 12:19
South Africa: Conflict Puts Israeli Soccer on Hold
Bafana Bafana players Terror Fanteni, Tsepo Masilela and Bevan Fransman may have to put their careers in Israel on hold due to the growing conflict between the Jewish state and Palestinian Hamas organisation in the Gaza strip.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 11:42
Tunisia: Solidarity March With Palestinian People Gathers Thousands in Tunis
Following the grave Israeli aggressions in the Gaza strip and the dramatic and inhuman situation witnessed by Palestinians in this territory, an imposing Solidarity March with the Palestinian people, was organized on Thursday morning in Tunis at the initiative of political parties, national organisations, components of civil society, as well as young people and students.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 09:54
Pilgrimage - Citizens Restricted to Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv
Nigerian pilgrims to Jerusalem have been restricted to Jerusalem and Tel-Aviv for the spiritual exercise, to guide against being caught in violence.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 09:45
Nigeria: Three Borno Pilgrims Jailed in Saudi Arabia
Three Borno State pilgrims who performed the recently concluded hajj were prosecuted and jailed by the Saudi Arabian authorities for various offences, the state Amirul Hajj and Chairman of the 2008 Hajj committee, Alhaji Baba Ahmed Jidda, said in Maiduguri yesterday.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Jan-2009 09:42
Sudan: Africa to Mount New Darfur Peace Effort
A fresh effort to find a lasting solution to the human carnage in the Sudanese region of Darfur is expected to be mounted in the new year as a number of African countries and their Arab counterparts have agreed to explore fresh peace initiatives.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Jan-2009 08:08
Somalia: Saudis Discuss Release of Tanker With Pirates
Reports from Riyadh suggest that Saudi talks with Somali pirates to get an oil tanker released are making progress. The oil tanker, Sirius Star has been in the hands of the pirates since November 2008.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Dec-2008 15:21
Nigeria: Islamic Forum Condemns Israel Over Air Strikes
The Islamic Forum of Nigeria has condemned the United Nations, United States and the aggressive state of Israel for what it described as the ongoing carnage in which over 500 Palestinians have been killed during the five days of Israel air strikes.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Dec-2008 09:41
Tunisia: Civil Society Voices Solidarity With the Palestinian People
The various components of Tunisian civil society, political parties, national organisations, associations, and professional structures, have expressed their solidarity with the Palestinian people, following the Israeli air attacks which have caused the death of hundred of casualties and injured.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Dec-2008 07:52
Tunisia: President Decides Measures in Solidarity With the Palestinian People
As a token of solidarity with the Palestinian people, in the face of the Israeli aggression in the Gaza strip which has caused hundred of casualties, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has decided on Tuesday the following measures:
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Dec-2008 07:52
Tunisia: Country Ranked in Top Three Places to Invest in Africa and the Middle East in 2009
Tunisia is confirming its reputation as one of the best spots for investing in property. In an online article released on Tuesday, the international property portal Homesgofast.com has predicted that Tunisia is part of the three top places to invest within Africa and the Middle East for 2009.
Source : AllAfrica | 31-Dec-2008 07:52
Tunisia: Country Condemns Dangerous Escalation in the Gaza Strip
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released the following communiqué: "Tunisia expresses its deep concern following the Israeli air raids in the Gaza strip which have caused scores of victims among the brotherly Palestinian people.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 13:26
Nigeria: Iraq is No Longer Rogue State - Zabari
The Republic of Iraq, through its embassy, has sent felicitation messages to the Federal Republic of Nigeria for her effort at regional peace moves, wishing her compliment of the season.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 09:43
Somalia: Yemeni Foreign Minister Calls for Coordinating Efforts to Combat Piracy At Horn of Africa
Yemeni Foreign Minister Abu-Bakr Abdalla Al-Gurbi called here Monday on regional countries to work for ways to halt the sea piracy at the Horn of Africa region.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Dec-2008 08:21
South Africa: Motlanthe Calls for End to Israeli-Palestinian Violence
South African President Kgalema Motlanthe has condemned the escalation of violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians, saying it is counterproductive to efforts aimed at bringing about lasting peace and stability in the Middle East.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Dec-2008 11:49
Nigeria: VP Flags Off Inaugural Flight to Israel Today
Vice President Goodluck Jonathan will today flag off the inaugural flight for the 2008 Christian Pilgrimage to Israel.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Dec-2008 11:16
Ethiopia: Investors Invited for International Agriculture Exhibition in Israel
The government of Israel on Thursday invited Ethiopian private sector to participate in Israeli's leading agricultural exhibition and conference scheduled to take place in Tel Aviv May next year.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Dec-2008 11:28
Nigeria: Hajj - Speaker Tasks FG On Airlift of Pilgrims
The Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly, Alhaji Adamu Ahmed has called on the federal government not to engage airline operators who do not have their private airlines in Hajj operations, saying the current delay being experience by pilgrims is because of insufficient aircrafts to airlift the pilgrims.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Dec-2008 12:54
Angola: Relations Excellent - Israeli Ambassador
The Israeli ambassador to Angola, Sagui Karni, Tuesday here voiced excellent the relations of bilateral ties in various domains.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Dec-2008 12:21
Nigeria: Hajj Hitches - Bankole Returns to Saudi Arabia
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, Tuesday departed for Saudi Arabia to facilitate the return of Nigerian Pilgrims.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Dec-2008 11:38
Tunisia: Douz Hosts International Conference
Known as 'the gateway to the desert', the Saharan town of Douz has become over the years a vibrant cultural pole where visitors from all horizons, merge together against the backdrop of the majestic, yet telling desert silence.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Dec-2008 22:52
Egypt: ANHRI Calls for Action in Case of Internet Activist Detained in Saudi Arabia
On 21 December 2008, ANHRI said that the administrative judiciary court will review its recently filed claim on 20 January 2009. On 2 December, ANHRI filed a claim against the Egyptian president demanding the dismissal of the Egyptian minister of foreign affairs and the ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This action was brought in response to their failure, thus far, to take any action that might force the Saudi government to reveal the reasons behind the kidnapping of Yousif Ashmawi, an Egyptian internet activist who was arrested on 24 August without any reason being given and with no regard for justice.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Dec-2008 07:24
Tunisia: President Calls for the Enhancement of the Maghreb Union
In an address delivered on the occasion of the ceremony of accreditation of new foreign Ambassadors to Tunis on Monday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali reiterated Tunisia's commitment to "the process of democracy and pluralism", as well as the "promotion of human rights and public freedoms".
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Dec-2008 23:29
Zimbabwe: Harare Crime Statistics Down 5 Percent - Police
HARARE Province recorded 20 971 cases of crime between January and November this year, reflecting a 5 percent decrease over the same period last year.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Dec-2008 19:22
No Money No Service
Four Zimbabwean men were beaten up at the Nyanga Home Affairs offices on Thursday, apparently after accusing officials of taking bribes to serve other people first.
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Dec-2008 11:21
Uganda: Prisons Staff Desert for Iraq Jobs
Uganda Prisons Council intends to punish prison officers who desert the force to take up jobs in Iraq.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Dec-2008 16:54
Israeli Businessmen to Invest in Agriculture in Lobito City
Israel ambassador to Angola, Sagui Kanrni, announced the intention of his country to attract businessmen to invest in Lobito district, central Benguela province, ANGOP learnt.
Source : AllAfrica | 17-Dec-2008 17:00
Nigeria: Public Service And Accountability
The terrorist attacks by militants on Mumbai, India two weeks ago, like any other tragedy of that magnitude, present lessons that must be imbibed to prevent future occurrence and also help the cause of security and social engineering. That calamity in particular is a study in public service and accountability.
Source : AllAfrica | 16-Dec-2008 13:22
Nigeria: Shiites in Kano Protest Gaza Blockage
Hundreds of Shiite Muslims in Kano have protested Israel's bloc-kage of Gaza city, urging Presi-dent Umaru Yar'adua to sever diplomatic ties with the Jewish state.
Source : AllAfrica | 16-Dec-2008 12:22