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What the Heck - Let Egypt Too Have a Piece of the Pie
It always begins as a rumour that is strenuously denied. This is followed by vague and ambiguous half- hearted confirmations.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 13:26

Tunisia: The Enchantment of Tunis
Capital of Tunisia and a mere stone's throw away from the glorious blues of the Mediterranean, Tunis possesses an energy that bewitches all those that walk its bustling streets.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 09:57

Uganda: Under 18 Basketballers Make Continental Tourney Trip At Last
Uganda's under-18 girls' basketball team will arrive in Tunisia later today to participate in the African championships.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 08:36

Kenya: Libyans Unveil New Hotel Name
Libyan owners of the Grand Regency Hotel have changed its name even as the Cockar Commission investigating the sale is yet to complete its work.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 08:25

Nigeria/Egypt: NFF Roots Support for Enyimba
The Nigeria Football Federation has called on all football -loving Nigerians to do everything they can to support Aba giants, Enyimba FC, in Sunday's CAF Champions League semi final, first leg clash against Al Ahly of Egypt .
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:20

Algeria: Coach Keeps Tested Squad
The Algeria coach, Rabah Saadane, has decided not to make any changes in his tried and tested squad for their decisive FIFA World Cup African Zone, Group 6, qualifiers in Liberia next week, Group leaders, Algeria will make sure they progress to the next round if they beat bottom-placed Liberia on 11 October to ensure top place in the standings. They have a one-point lead over Senegal and Gambia.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 10:04

Egypt: Independent Journalist Sentenced to Jail in Defamation Case
In a move that surprised rights activists, prominent independent journalist Ibrahim Issa was sentenced to jail for two months in a criminal defamation case. In a joint action led by the Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR), 37 members of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) condemned the ongoing violations of freedom of expression in Egypt, as illustrated by numerous criminal defamation cases before the courts.
Source : AllAfrica | 02-Oct-2008 09:28

Nigeria: Obasanjo, Gaddafi Hold Secret Talks
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo who left the country for Libya on Monday on the invitation of the Libyan President, Muammar Gaddafi, returned yesterday and wished Nigeria goodluck on its 48th independent anniversary.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 11:47

Libya: Country's Gaddafi Throws Away His Bad Boy Image in a Clever Gamble
The leader of what is officially known as the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya is changing tact after decades of a terror campaign against the West, which now accepts him as he pursues his United States of Africa dream. igerian-based commentator, Okello Oculi traces the political evolution of Muammar Gaddafi
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 11:20

Make the Egypt Land Deal Open
The proposed wheat and corn growing project by Egyptian investors in Uganda has raised eyebrows over contested claims by a minister in Cairo that as many as two million acres have already been allocated to the project.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 11:19

Morocco: ANHRI Concerned Over Alleged Targeting of University Students for Peacefully Expressing Their Opinions
On 24 September 2008, ANHRI reported that Moroccan students are being targeted by the authorities for criticising the discriminative educational policies that some of the faculties and universities use against politically active students. Meanwhile, student Jadda Boubkar who was arrested on 21 July in Taza city remains in prison.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 09:10

Tunisia: Human Rights Activist Tarek Soussi Released Provisionally
On 25 September 2008, an appeal court in Bizerte (60 km north of Tunis) ordered the release of Tarek Soussi, a member of the International Association for the Support of Political Prisoners (AISPP), but he still faces prosecution on charges of "spreading false information liable to disrupt public order" in an interview for the pan-Arab satellite TV station Al-Jazeera.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 09:10

Egypt: Stepping Stones Across the Desert
"When I left Darfur, I left the hell of death and entered the hell of life. That is the only difference," said Galoud*, one of the many Darfuri refugees who have escaped to Egypt.
Source : AllAfrica | 01-Oct-2008 07:52

Sudan Announces End to Tourist Kidnap Drama
Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the kidnapped tourists in that country have been safely released.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 12:05

Africa: 'Spirit' Key to Egypt's Success
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata believes his side will reach the 2010 World Cup should they maintain the fighting spirit that helped them claim the Nations Cup title earlier this year.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 11:58

Obasanjo Leaves for Libya
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo left Nigeria for Libya yesterday on a "private visit".
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 11:14

Ambassador Speaks Out On Country's Two MIllion Acre Land Claim
In the past week, the alleged claim by Egypt's Agriculture minister Amin Abaza that Uganda offered his country over 2 million acres of fertile land to produce wheat to feed the Arab nation's 81 million people has rattled Ugandans. Officials in Kampala deny the deal. In an exclusive interview with Daily Monitor's Tabu Butagira on September 26, Mr Reda Abd el Rahman Bebars, the Egyptian ambassador comments about the matter. Excerpts
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 11:09

Uganda: Details Emerge On Egypt Land Claim
President Yoweri Museveni initiated talks with Egyptian officials over the possibility of growing wheat and corn for the north African state in Uganda but no firm offer of land was made, Egypt and State House sources have separately said.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 10:36

Egypt: Reporter Arrested While Covering Protests Still Detained
The Committee to Protect Journalists is concerned by the ongoing detention of a reporter for the independent daily Al-Dustour.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 09:47

Egypt: 37 Ifex Members Call for End to Jailing of Journalists Under Criminal Defamation Laws
The following is an appeal by 37 IFEX members calling for an end to the imprisonment of journalists under criminal defamation laws:
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 09:47

Corruption Thwarts Development in Africa, Libya Says at UN Debate
Corruption, bribery, money-laundering and the transfer of illegally-derived funds all obstruct progress towards reaching the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), eight anti-poverty targets with a 2015 deadline, especially in Africa, a senior Libyan official told the General Assembly today.
Source : AllAfrica | 30-Sep-2008 07:59

Uganda: Atubo Denies Egypt Land Deal
The government has asked her Egyptian counterpart to clarify media reports that quoted an Egyptian minister claiming that Uganda had given her two million acres of land for wheat growing, the Minister for Lands, Daniel Omara Atubo has stated.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 10:33

Egypt: Ministry of Information Prohibits Media From Reporting On Recent Kidnapping, Later Revokes Decision
ANHRI condemned a 23 September 2008 decision, issued by the Ministry of Information press office, prohibiting reporting on the recent kidnapping of 8 Egyptians and 11 foreign tourists.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 09:21

Tunisia: Ally of the U.S., Not of Journalists
Journalists and human rights activists in Tunisia are regularly imprisoned and harassed for criticising the government of President Zine Al Abidine Ben Ali's policies, according to a new report released this week by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a New York-based watchdog.
Source : AllAfrica | 29-Sep-2008 08:42

Uganda: Gov't Must Explain Egypt Land Claim
Yes, it is a serious matter of grave national concern that the Agriculture Minister of Egypt, Amin Abaza declared to the Al-Ahram newspaper in late August that Uganda gave his country slightly more than two million acres of fertile land to grow wheat.
Source : AllAfrica | 28-Sep-2008 10:02

Govt Pushes Automony Deal for W Sahara
Morocco's proposal for autonomy for Western Sahara is the result of broad international consultation and should end the stalemate on the issue at the United Nations, the country's Prime Minister told the General Assembly today.
Source : AllAfrica | 27-Sep-2008 12:16

Egypt/South Africa: Azmi Back in Afcon Squad
Egypt coach Hassan Shehata has recalled defender Amir Azmi to his side's squad for next month's World Cup\Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Djibouti.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 16:04

Egypt Claims Two Million Acres of Land
An Egyptian minister has claimed that the Ugandan government has given Cairo 2 million acres to grow wheat and corn this year although government officials say they have no knowledge of such a deal.
Source : AllAfrica | 26-Sep-2008 11:58

Africa: MCC Compacts Totaling $2.55 Billion Enter Into Force in September
MCC CEO Ambassador John Danilovich today announced that during the month of September alone the agency has obligated more than $2.55 billion in MCC economic development assistance to five partner countries. MCC?s poverty reduction grants to Lesotho, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique and Tanzania have entered into force. MCC?s total commitment to fighting poverty worldwide to date exceeds $6.5 billion, with compact agreements signed with 18 countries.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 13:25

Tunisia: Two Months After His Release, Plainclothes Police Threaten Journalist Slim Boukhdir
Reporters Without Borders is very concerned about independent journalist Slim Boukhdir following his arrest in the southern city of Sfax on the night of 20 September 2008 by four plain-clothes policemen, who threatened him because of his articles and then dumped him 10 km outside the city. It was the first serious incident since his release from prison in July.
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 09:11

Morocco: Blogger Who Criticised King Freed
On 18 September, a Moroccan appeals court overturned a two-year jail sentence given to a local blogger for criticising the King and the royal family, report the Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
Source : AllAfrica | 25-Sep-2008 08:11

Tunisia: The Smiling Oppressor
Tunisia promotes itself as a progressive nation that protects human rights, but a CPJ investigation has found that it aggressively silences journalists and others who challenge the policies of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali. In a new report, ?The Smiling Oppressor,? CPJ has found journalists subject to routine imprisonment, assault, harassment, and censorship.
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 09:24

Tunisia: The Smiling Oppressor
A special report on Tunisia fom the Committee to Protect Journalists
Source : AllAfrica | 24-Sep-2008 09:22

Libya: Col. Gadaffi Woos Traditional Leaders
LIBYAN leader Col. Muammar Gadaffi has urged Ugandan traditional leaders to promote his vision of a united African government.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Sep-2008 09:52

Uganda: Museveni's Fourth Term Campaigners Defend Libyan Ambassador
A National Resistance Movement party group, campaigning for President Yoweri Museveni's fourth term in office have defended Libyan envoy, Abdullah Bujeldian over recent undiplomatic remarks he made on Uganda politics.
Source : AllAfrica | 23-Sep-2008 09:43

Sudan: Egyptian Military Engineers Join UN-AU Mission in Darfur
A contingent of 126 Egyptian engineers today arrived in El Fasher, Darfur, according to the joint United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission (UNAMID).
Source : AllAfrica | 22-Sep-2008 12:13

Libya Visit Sealed Hotel Deal
The Central Bank of Kenya Thursday confirmed that a purchaser of the Grand Regency Hotel was identified during President Kibaki's visit to Libya in June last year.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Sep-2008 11:35

Morocco: Court of Appeal Overturns Blogger's Sentence
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes a Moroccan court decision today that overturns a two-year prison sentence and a fine against blogger and journalist Mohamed Erraji.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Sep-2008 09:38

Algeria: Three Journalists Arrested, Questioned About Sources And Released
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today joined calls from Algerian journalists that the government respect journalists' rights and end its practice of intimidating and harassing media to get them to reveal their confidential sources.
Source : AllAfrica | 19-Sep-2008 08:43

Nigeria: Country May Get N2.4 Trillion From EU for T-Saharan Pipeline
Nigeria may soon recieve an offer of about N2.4 trillion for the construction of the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline from Nigeria to Algeria on stream as both the European Union (EU) and Russia are currently in a race for the control of the foreign investment portfolio for the project.
Source : AllAfrica | 18-Sep-2008 10:55

Africa: More Than the Film Stands Between Iran And Egypt
Despite several goodwill gestures from Iran, Egypt appears adamant in its refusal to re-establish diplomatic relations -- frozen for almost 30 years -- with the Persian-speaking Islamic republic. According to opposition figures, Cairo's insistence on keeping Iran at arm's length comes largely as a result of U.S. prompting.
Source : AllAfrica | 16-Sep-2008 16:32

Libya Boosts Salone With 8 More Tractors
Libyan ambassador to Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Alharari Abdulsalam Friday donated eight more tractors to the government of Sierra Leone in a bid to boost the country's food security drive. The presentation took place at State House.
Source : AllAfrica | 16-Sep-2008 10:31

Nigeria: Niger Engages Egyptian Firm for Irrigation
NIGER state government has entered into dialogue with the Egyptian government towards improving irrigation with emphasis on rice production in the state both for local consumption and export.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Sep-2008 14:19

Libya: Country Gets Clean Bill of Health
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Friday it had verified Libya's elimination of a covert atom bomb project, but that the ease with which a Pakistani-led ring supplied it with weapon designs had alarming wider implications.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Sep-2008 10:40

Kotoko Boosted By Afful, Yeboah Return
Kumasi Asante Kotoko has been boosted by the availability of Godfred Yeboah and Harrison Afful for their Confederations Cup game against Algeria's JSK on Saturday.
Source : AllAfrica | 15-Sep-2008 09:40

Morocco: Jailed Blogger Freed
Reporters Without Borders hails the 11 September 2008 decision by an Agadir court to provisionally release blogger Mohamed Erraji pending the outcome of his appeal against the two-year prison sentence he received on 8 September for criticising the king in an online article. Erraji had been held in Inzegane prison, near Agadir.
Source : AllAfrica | 13-Sep-2008 12:48