Nigeria: Hints of a new chapter Nov 13, 2009
Not surprisingly then, Bayelsa s audit is uncovering some impressive anomalies ... An American intelligence report from 2005 speculated that Nigeria might be on its way to becoming a failed state, a bigger version of Congo or Somalia ... Yet for all this, while other African countries such as Ghana, Mali, Mozambique and Rwanda have been improving in the past decade, Nigeria has, in many ways, gone backwards. (The Economist)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
Cte d'Ivoire: Parties Continuing to Rearm Despite Embargo, Says UN Oct 28, 2009
On diamonds, the Group noted that the absence of effective border controls allows the rough diamond trade in C te d'Ivoire to extend, almost seamlessly, into Burkina Faso and Mali. There is also concern that Ivorian diamonds may be illegally exported through Guinea and Liberia. (allAfrica.com)
A star is born Oct 17, 2009
"And importantly, it puts the Malawian type of music to the international audience. "In the western culture, Malawian music is not that popular - not like music from Mali and Senegal. "But maybe activities like Lake of Stars can put Malawi there too. I'd like to help put Malawi on the map.". (BBC News -- UK)
Financial crisis is hitting girls hardest - study Sep 22, 2009
These include Mali, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Sudan. It urges national governments to eliminate legal restrictions on girls' right to own, inherit or acquire property and land, to end discriminatory inheritance laws, and to mandate registration of births in order to give girls a crucial legal identity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Moldovan government to stand down Aug 27, 2009
Mali women's rights bill blocked ... Somalia hostage tells of escape. (BBC News -- Europe)
U.S. Military Held War Games on Nigeria, Somalia Aug 15, 2009
com: Africa: U.S. Military Holds War Games on Nigeria, Somalia (Page 1 of 1). Africa: U.S. Military Holds War Games on Nigeria, Somalia ... One of the four scenarios that were war-gamed was a test of how Africom could respond to a crisis in Somalia set in 2025 caused by escalating insurgency and piracy. (allAfrica.com)
Algeria hosts regional summit amid rise in terrorism Aug 14, 2009
Aiming to "reinforce military and security cooperation" between Mali, Mauritania, Algeria, and Niger, the summit comes at a time of escalating violence in the vast desert expanse that links these nations, known as the trans-Sahel region. After a suicide bomber wounded three people at the French Embassy in Mauritania last week, Interior Minister Mohamed Ould R'Zeizime said in an interview with Radio France International that the attacker was a Mauritanian man recruited by Salafists who "trained... (Christian Science Monitor)
President ends three day visit to Brong Ahafo Aug 2, 2009
He said the development of the market was the foresight of the late Nana Akumfi Ameyaw 111, and as a viable commercial market in the sub region it attracts traders from Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, La Cote D' Ivoire and Togo. Oseadeeyo Akumfi also called for the completion of the police barracks project in Techiman to curb the increasing crime wave at the market. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Official: Mauritanian ex-coup leader wins election Jul 20, 2009
03 million square km. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the west, by Senegal on the southwest, by Mali on the east and southeast, by Algeria on the northeast, and by Western Sahara on the northwest. The capital and the largest city is Nouakchott, located on the Atlantic coast. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mauritanian parties claim fraud over poll results Jul 19, 2009
He said Saturday the attackers had entered Mauritania from Mali. Far right, facing barrage, fails in mayoral bid. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Swiss Say Hostage Held In Mali Has Been Freed Jul 13, 2009
The Swiss citizen, who had been held in Mali after his capture with three other tourists, was being checked by a physician and then will be brought back to Switzerland to recover from his six-month ordeal, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said ... The four European tourists _ as well as two senior U.N. envoys _ were kidnapped near the Mali and Niger borders ... The Swiss ministry thanked the government of Mali for its efforts in winning the release. (CBS News -- World)
African press on Obama visit Jul 11, 2009
Many Africans want clear words about the trade restrictions and protective customs that ruin many African farmers, such as the cotton producers in Mali. There are also hopes for an improved US development policy. (BBC News -- Africa)
Mills re-affirms commitment to African Union Jul 4, 2009
Other African countries to benefit from similar assistance are Mali, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana and Rwanda. The grant is given to countries pursuing macro-economic reforms based on standards set by the EU and committed to democratic governance. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
James Howard Kunstler on Michael Jackson as America Jul 2, 2009
The Man in the Mirror - Clusterfuck Nation. Clusterfuck Nation Comment on Current Events by the Author of "The Long Emergency". (Harper's Magazine)
West Africa: Ecowas Targets 2020 for Single Currency Jun 24, 2009
UEMOA was created in 1994 by Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Togo and Guinea-Bissau. Two member countries, namely Cape Verde and Liberia, do not belong to either WAMZ or UEMOA, although they are under intense pressure to join. (allAfrica.com)
ECOWAS to pay G'Bissau troops, shifts single currency date Jun 23, 2009
" Chambas said that without the strengthening of the regional integration process, confronting the global economic meltdown would be impossible for any member-state. Besides Nigeria, the Presidents and Heads of Governments of Togo, Mali, Liberia, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, Benin Republic are attending the summit while Niger, Sierra Leone, Cape Verde and Guinea sent their Vice Presidents. In an 18-point statement issued at the end of its meeting at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, WAMZ... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
ECOWAS to establish regional centre for renewable energy Jun 22, 2009
The Heads of State would also examine the challenges in Niger and Mali, as well as the emergence of drug trafficking and how to combat it. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gabon: Will Bongo's Death Signal a New Chapter? [analysis] Jun 19, 2009
This has been the case in Mali and Ghana, where the departure of rulers has produced a powerful economic system," says Diata. "The way I see it, the economic situation in Gabon is very negative," he adds. "Those who criticise his economic record must also recognise that he created almost constant growth in Gabon, even if there was little development," says President Sassou Nguesso. Gabon's gross domestic product grew by three percent in 2008, according to the Economic and Monetary Community of... (allAfrica.com)
Gabon ready for funeral of Bongo Jun 16, 2009
The presidents of Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sao Tome and Togo are among those expected to attend Tuesday's ceremony. Foreign dignitaries will pass in front of Mr Bongo's coffin at the presidential palace, where it has lain in state since last Thursday. (BBC News -- Africa)
Talking Shop: Baaba Maal Jun 16, 2009
When Africa Express first arrived in Mali, and travelled again to Kinshasa, and this year to Nigeria, it was exceptional because people could approach these big names and just talk with them. And this is something which is really missing in Africa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Profile: James Purnell Jun 5, 2009
Page last updated at 22:25 GMT, Thursday, 4 June 2009 23:25 UK. Mr Purnell says the question of Mr Brown's leadership needs to be put. (BBC News -- Europe)
What Obama said Jun 5, 2009
Page last updated at 12:58 GMT, Thursday, 4 June 2009 13:58 UK. Obama speech: An analysis. (BBC News -- Americas)
Out of Africa Jun 4, 2009
He is a well-known figure, whose infectious humour and songs about his homeland Mali may well boost support for his anti-racist campaign ... Malian singer in Slovak push to energise voters. (BBC News -- Europe)
African roots Apr 28, 2009
Grammy award-winning banjo player Bela Fleck travelled to The Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Uganda and Tanzania to find out, recording an album and documentary film with the musicians he met along the way. The film, Throw Down Your Heart, is released on 24 April. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Africa militants make UK threat Apr 28, 2009
Page last updated at 14:15 GMT, Monday, 27 April 2009 15:15 UK. Abu Qatada is awaiting extradition to Jordan, where he faces life in jail. (BBC News -- Africa)
Three new ambassadors present letters of credence Apr 16, 2009
Accra, April 15, GNA - President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday received letters of credence from three new ambassadors from South Africa, Mali and Thailand at separate ceremonies at the Castle, Osu, in Accra. They were Ms. Ntombizodwa Msuthukazilallie from South Africa, General Toumani Sissoko from Mali, and Mr Widhya Bhoolsuwan from Thailand ... President Mills lauded the brotherly relations between the two countries, and expressed the hope that Mali and Ghana would fast track the process... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Gehlot will have to pay with interest: Mayawati Apr 15, 2009
"The Gehlot government is on the edge and can fall any time. When he (Gehlot) was short of a majority, we extended support as he comes from a weaker (Mali) community.". "Us ehsaanfaramosh Gehlot ne pralobhan de kar humarey MLA apni taraf kar liye, usse iska byaaj chukana padega (The ungrateful Gehlot lured our MLAs, hell have to pay for this with interest in the elections)." The BSP chief was confident that her votebank would remain intact despite the desertion by the MLAs, a move, she said,... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Ghana .@50.com Apr 12, 2009
Major native kingdoms at the time were Futa Toro for Senegal, Futa Jalon for Sierra Leone, Kaarta, Boure and Macina forming the Empire of El Haj Omar (present day Mali); the Mossi States for Burkina; Dahomey for Benin and Togo, the Empire of Sokoto, Bornu, the Yoruba States and Adamawa as present day Nigeria courtesy Prelude to the Partition of West Africa, circa 1865 authored by John D. Hargreaves ... the President of the USA, the UN Secretary-General, HE Ban Ki Moon and his Wife, HE Umaru... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Amadou & Mariam's pragmatic blend Mar 23, 2009
Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Mariam Doumbia and Amadou Bagayoko, of Mali, form a very accessible pop-rock duo ... She was on a publicity tour with her husband, Amadou Bagayoko, to promote the new Amadou & Mariam album, "Welcome to Mali" (Nonesuch), and as usual he was doing most of the talking ... The song she heard was an unofficial remix of "Sabali," the ethereal electro-pop number that leads off "Welcome to Mali." Written with the British musician Damon Albarn of the poppy hip-hop outfit... (International Herald Tribune)
West Africas burdened democracy Feb 26, 2009
Only Mali, Ghana, Cape Verde and Benin are democratically free out of the 15 West African states surveyed ... Ghana, Mali, Cape Verde and Senegal are emerging as serious democracies, but one country standout in the regions democratic evolution - Benin Republic ... Only Mali, Ghana, Cape Verde and Benin are democratically free out of the 15 Ecowas states. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mali customs seize weapons bound for Qaeda Feb 25, 2009
Customs officials in Mali say they have intercepted a large stash of weapons destined for Al Qaeda's north African wing, the Algerian newspaper El Khabar reported on Wednesday. The weapons seized on Tuesday at a roadblock included mortar bombs and a large quantity of machine guns and ammunition, the newspaper's Web edition said, citing a senior Malian customs official based in the capital Bamako ... When questioned, the smugglers told Malian officials it was the third time they had transported... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Rare cheetah captured on camera Feb 25, 2009
The animal is known with certainty to range in six countries: Algeria, Togo, Niger, Mali, Benin, and Burkina Faso. But the total population may be fewer than 250 mature individuals. (BBC News -- Africa)
MPs seek to impeach judge Feb 21, 2009
This party had some serious glam quotient in the form of two sizzling ladies Maheka Mirpuri and actor Antara Mali who certainly turned many heads. Get daily news in your inbox and read it at your convenience. (Daily News & Analysis)
Elections in Ghana and South Africa... Feb 19, 2009
of the National Democratic Institute, based in Washington, stated optimistically that: Hopefully, Ghana will continue to serve as a democratic role model for other African countries along with Benin, Botswana, Mali, Mauritius and South Africa. Mr. Fomunyoh s optimism may be somewhat misplaced in the case of South Africa, however. (Suite101.com)
Cellphone banking takes Kenya by storm Feb 14, 2009
NTULELE, Kenya - Before, when Malit Kuronoi needed to pay the cowherd who watched over his cattle in faraway northern Kenya, he made the 500-mile round trip himself ... Vodafone has introduced the concept in Afghanistan and Tanzania, and the rival Orange network plans to launch mobile banking in Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Mali. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
China seeks to bolster Saudi ties Feb 11, 2009
From Saudi Arabia, Mr Hu will continue his trip to Mali, Senegal, Tanzania and Mauritius. It will be his fourth visit to Africa since he became president in 2003. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
