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Libya: Rebels Block Libyan Refugees' Return Home
By Ahmed ZayedTripoli — ARMED groups have blocked thousands of refugees from returning to their communities in the crisis-torn Libya. The militancy has stalled some 5 000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the northern Tawergha after recently attempted to return to their hometown. Tawergha was the site of intense fighting during the Libyan Civil War before its capture and ethnic cleansing by anti- Muammar Gaddafi forces in August 2011.
Libya Prison Mates Hit the Road to Curb Gambian Migration
By Nellie PeytonEssau, Gambia — "What we experienced... it isn't worth it" Sitting in their dusty schoolyard in rural Gambia, the students shook with laughter as they watched a skit about a naive migrant embarking on the treacherous journey across Africa to Europe. "I've got some friends in Libya. So, you know, I'll just pass through and then get on the boat," said the would-be migrant, in a hoodie and backpack, to the crowd's amusement. "No, no, brother, you know what happens in Libya?
Libya/Morocco: Morocco See Off Libya in Extra Time to Reach Final
Photo: CAF Nigeria play Sudan in the CHAN 2018 semi-final, A brace from Ayoub El Kaabi and one from Walid El Karti was enough for host Morocco to see off a resilient Libya side 3-1 on Wednesday in Casablanca to book a place in the final. El Kaabi, the leading marksman in the history of the tournament thanks to his six goals in the previous four games, headed Morocco in front 18 minutes from time following Zakaria Hadraf's quick counter perfect cross on the left.
Angola: Namibe to Host Opening of 2018 School Term
Moçamedes — The city of Moçamedes, capital of the south-western Namibe Province, will host on Thursday, February 1, the opening of the country's 2018 School Term, in a time that over 70,000 teachers are needed to meet the demand caused by the huge number of enrolled students. The Education minister, Cândida Narciso, has said to the press that the education system needs at least 70,000 new teachers to respond to the quest imposed by nearly 10 million students enrolled in this school term.
Angola: Head of State Return Home
Luanda — The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, returned to the country last Monday evening, after participating in the 30th Ordinary Session of the Conference of African Union (A.U) Heads of State and Government, which happened on 28-29 January in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Handball - Angolan Handball Team Return With Bronze
Luanda — The Angolan senior males handball team are expected back home on Tuesday, after conquering the bronze medal in the African championship in Gabon, which enabled them to qualify for the 2019 World Championship of Germany. Besides reaching the third place the team also had Adelino Pestana "Amarelo" selected to be among the ideal Seven-player Team.
Angola/Cabo Verde Direct Flights to Resume
Benguela — The Cabo Verdean ambassador to Angola, Jorge Figueiredo, announced on Friday in Benguela that the Luanda/Praia direct flights are to resume soon. The diplomat made the statement to the press after a meeting with the governor of Benguela, Rui Flacão, with whom he discussed issues related to partnerships in the education, agriculture and construction fields. He added that the two countries are still discussing the resumption of the flights as part of their bilateral relation.
Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Security
Luanda — The Angolan minister of National Defense, Salviano de Jesus Sequeira, reaffirmed on Friday, in Luanda, the Executive's commitment to world peace and security. General Salviano Sequeira was speaking at the New Year's greetings ceremony of the defense attaches of the diplomatic missions accredited to Angola.
Angolan Finances Minister in Brazil to Strengthen Cooperation
Luanda — The Angolan Finances minister, Archer Mangueira, is since January 27 paying a three-day working visit in Brazil aimed at re-launching the financial cooperation between the two countries. According to a press note from the Finances Ministry, the official's agenda includes negotiation for reopening of the credit line to financing some Public Investment Projects comprised in the 2018 State Budget.
Angola: Handball - Minister Congratulates for African Bronze
Luanda — The bronze medal won on Saturday by the men's handball team in the African championship in Gabon and consequently qualifying for the 2019 World Cup in Germany and Denmark was hailed by the sport minister, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto. In a message to which Angop had access, in Luanda, the minister highlights the patriotic spirit of the national team in the continental event. Angola had five wins and lost on two occasions.
Angola: Inspection Services Tackle Price Bubble
Luanda — The Trade Ministry's General Inspection Office and the Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) last Friday made monitoring visits to some commercial establishments in Luanda, with the aim of putting an end to the price bubble trend being recorded lately. The inspection teams detected a series of irregularities in the prices of many consumer goods.
Africa: President João Lourenço Debuts in AU Meeting
Addis Ababa — The Angolan leader, João Lourenço, last Sunday had his debut participation in the African Union (A.U) meeting held in the Ethiopian capital, in his capacity as President of Angola, a moment witnessed by over fifty heads of State and Government and senior United Nations officials. Elected August last year, the Angolan Head of State was one of the four debutant statesmen that spoke at the 30th Ordinary Session of the Conference of A.U Heads of State and Government.
Angola: Basketball - Petro Defeat Libolo
Luanda — Petro de Luanda men's basketball team had a tight win last Saturday against Sport Libolo e Benfica (96-95) in a match that counted for the six round of the second phase of the National Championship's regular season. With this victory Petro de Luanda remains third placed with 27 points, while Libolo are the second place with 29 points,1º de Agosto leads the championship with 29 points.
Angola: Soccer - CHAN'2018 - Angola Out in Quarter Finals
Luanda — Angolan football team was eliminated on Sunday in the quarter finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for Home-based players after being defeated by Nigeria (1-2). With this result the team finished far from their best standing reached in 2011 when they made into the finals.
Libya/Congo-Brazzaville: Libya Down Congo On Penalties for Semis Spot
Libya booked their place at the last four after beating Congo 5-3 on penalties in their quarter-final clash on Sunday in Agadir. The encounter after 120 minutes ended one-all with Saleh Taher giving Libya the lead on the quarter-hour mark before Junior Makiesse drew level for the Congolese on 37 minutes. Congo goalkeeper Barel Mouko was the villain for his side, blasting wide his kick from the spot, as the 2014 champions booked a date with host Morocco for a place in the grand finale.
Angola: Government Subsidizes Fuels for Agricultural
Lubango — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has set up a working group that is developing a strategy to subsidize fuels for the agricultural sector, said today the minister, Marcos Nhunga.
Namibia Genocide Lawsuit - Is Germany Backpedalling?
Germany is expected to appear in New York City's District Court on Thursday, or risk losing the case to the descendants of the genocide victims by default.
Libya: Weah Urges Prompt Action Against Libya Slavery
Liberia's President George Manneh Weah has told African Ambassador of the urgency to take a prompt action against human trafficking and slavery that is said to be taking place in the north African State of Libya. An Executive Mansion release issued in Monrovia Thursday evening, 25 January says Mr. Weah made the call when he received 13 African diplomats accredited near Monrovia at his temporary office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Angola: Soccer - Chan2018 - Congo Head Coach Hails Angola Potential
Agadir — Congo Brazaville's head coach, Barthelemy Ngatsono, recognized Wednesday the potential of the Angolan team saying that they could reach the final of the competition. Speaking during the pos match press conference, the Congolese head coach commended the Angolan performance during the games that enabled them to qualify for the quarterfinals of the African Nations Cup for Home- based Players. The match between the two teams ended in a goalless draw.
Angola: Russia Grants More Scholarships to Angola
Luanda — Russia will grant more scholarships to Angolan citizens who intend to be trained in that European Country, within the framework of bilateral cooperation. This fact was released Thursday, in Luanda, by the ambassador of the Russian Federation accredited to Angola, Vladimir Tararov, following a meeting with the National Assembly Speaker, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos.
Angola: Minister Calls On Entrepreneurs to Invest in Aquaculture Production
Menongue — The Minister of Fisheries and Sea, Victória de Barros Neto, Thursday in Menongue, southern Cuando Cubango province, challenged entrepreneurs to dedicate themselves to the development of the aquaculture production chain, with commercial initiatives, to boost economic and social progress of the country.
Angola: Agriculture Sets New Rules for Logging
Lubango — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will, as from February 5, sets new rules to discipline timber exploitation in the country and make the activity sustainable, said Thursday the minister, Marcos Nhunga, in Lubang, Huíla province,.
Egypt - Last Serious Challenger to El-Sissi Drops Out of Presidential Race
A human rights lawyer widely seen as the last real challenger to Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi withdrew from the 2018 presidential race on Wednesday. Khaled Ali announced his decision in Cairo hours after el-Sissi submitted his application for re-election. "People's confidence in the possibility of transforming electoral gains into a chance for a new beginning, has unfortunately, in our view, for now ended," Ali said.
Libya: Minister - Sudanese Hostages Released in Libya, Four Kidnappers Arrested
Khartoum — Sudan's Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ghandour confirmed today that a group of Sudanese nationals who were kidnapped and tortured by human trafficking gangs in Libya were released from their captors by Libyan authorities late last night. Minister Ghandour was speaking before the Foreign Relations Committee of the National Assembly to answer a question regarding the Sudanese being subjected to torture in Libya by human trafficking gangs.
Libya/Rwanda: Hey Rues Injury-Time CHAN Loss to Libya
By Peter KamasaTuesday night Group C Eq. Guinea 1 - 3 Nigeria Rwanda 0 - 1 Libya Amavubi head coach Antoine Hey has expressed disappointment after a stoppage time goal in the final Group C match against Libya at Grand Stade de Tanger on Tuesday night, saw Rwanda exit the ongoing Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) finals in Morocco.
South Africa: Eskom Inquiry - Former CFO Anoj Singh Joins the Growing Queue of the 'I Don't Know', 'I Can't Say', 'It Wasn't Me'
analysis By Marianne MertenIt wasn't me. I was not obliged to do so. I did not know. There is an ever-lengthening queue of senior officials from State-owned Entities (SoEs) and government departments - throw in a few politicians like former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu or Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown - claiming ignorance and invoking tunnel vision of their governance duties to disavow responsibility when things go wrong and their actions come under public scrutiny.
Uganda: Museveni Orders Eviction of Balaalo From West Nile
By Felix Warom OkelloPresident Museveni has directed all resident district commissioners (RDCs) in West Nile to oversee the eviction of all herdsmen commonly known as Balaalo from the sub-region. The President says the eviction must be concluded by mid-March, advising the Balaalo to return to their districts of origin. The directive is a fulfillment of pledge he made last year to evict the herders following public outcry.
East Africa: Comesa's Online Market Will Reduce Cross-Border Trade Barriers - Officials
By Peterson TumwebazeCommon Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has stepped up efforts to promote cross-border trade by embracing e-commerce to be able to "minimise physical barriers". to trade across the region. Dr Francis Mangeni, the COMESA director of trade and customs, said that trade facilitation is a key priority for Africa, and a "digital free trade area (FTA) is a practical way of increasing intra-regional trade and creating wealth".
Nigeria: Lagos Govt. Donates 30 Power Bikes to Security Agencies
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday donated 30 power bikes to some security agencies operating in the state. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said at the handing-over of the bikes at the Lagos House, Ikeja, that the gesture was in line with the government's commitment to boost security and enhance safety of lives and property.
Egypt: Sam Gyimah Signs Agreement for UK Universities to Expand in Egypt
press release Manchester — A new agreement with Egypt will help give UK universities a competitive edge in Egyptian market UK universities will now be able to expand their education offer in Egypt thanks to a new agreement signed by Universities Minister Sam Gyimah and Egypt's Minister of Higher Education Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar today (23 January).
Nigeria: Pharmacists Move Against Codeine Abuse
By Ojoma AkorThe Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) has raised alarm over the rising cases of misuse of codeine containing preparations in the country. Registrar of the council, Elijah Mohammed made the disclosure yesterday in Abuja while inaugurating a committee tagged Codeine Control Working and Other Related Matter Group. He said safety concerns on the use and misuse of codeine containing preparations were well documented and assuming a frightening dimension in some parts of the country.
South Africa: Justice Department to Release Terms of Reference for State Capture Inquiry, Not Presidency - Spokesperson
The Department of Justice, and not the Presidency, will release the terms of reference for the much-awaited commission of inquiry into state capture, the Presidency said on Tuesday. However, the Presidency did not say when, but stated it would be "soon".
Nigeria: Govt Shielding Killer-Herdsmen - Benue Ethnic Groups
By Peter DuruMakurdi — Leaders of ethnic groups in Benue State, including the Mdzough U Tiv, Idoma National Forum and Omi Ny'Igede, have accused the Federal Government of allegedly giving protection to the herdsmen who masterminded the killings in the state.
Angola: Ruling Party to Elect New Provincial Second-Secretaries
Luanda — The MPLA is preparing to elect new second secretaries of the provincial committees in Bengo, Benguela, Cabinda, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Huambo, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Malanje, Moxico, Namibe and Zaire. The proposal for the election of new second secretaries was approved by the Political Bureau of the MPLA, which met on Tuesday in Luanda under the leadership of the party's president, José Eduardo dos Santos.
Nigeria: Lagos-Ibadan Rail May Suffer Setback Over Right of Way
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed worry that a number of challenges are affecting the construction of a standard gauge railway line between Lagos and Ibadan. The $1.5 billion project, whose groundbreaking ceremony was performed last year by the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, then acting president, was scheduled for completion in December this year.
Nigeria: Obasanjo Accuses Buhari of Nepotsim, Asks Him to Not Seek Reelection
By Tonye BakareFormer Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo has asked Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019, accusing him of nepotism and lacking an understanding of the "dynamics of internal politics." Although Buhari has not publicly said he would be seeking re-election, reports say governors from his ruling All Progressives Congress have asked him to.
Nigeria: Presidency Keeps Mum Over Obasanjo's Explosive Rebuke of Buhari
By Nicholas IbekweThe Nigerian presidency has kept mum over the excoriating public statement issued by former President Olusegun Obasanjo calling on President Muhammadu Buhari not to run for re-election. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to Mr Buhari, declined comments when reached by PREMIUM TIMES for reaction to the statement. He said the presidency has no comment at this time but will inform the media if it decided to.
South Africa: 'Conditional Offer' Made to Chris Maroleng, SABC Board Confirms
SABC board chairperson Bongumusa Makhathini has confirmed that a conditional offer has been made to journalist Chris Maroleng to become the public broadcaster's new COO. The process, however, has yet to be finalised, Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications heard on Tuesday. Makhathini and Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane appeared before MPs on Tuesday to account for media reports that Kubayi-Ngubane had tried to "interfere" with the appointment.
Angola: Catoca to Produce Seven Million Carats of Diamond
Saurimo — The Mining Society of Catoca, biggest diamond company in Angola and fourth in the world, expects to produce seven million carats of diamond. The information was released on Tuesday in Saurimo City, eastern Lunda Sul Province, by the company's general director, Sergei Amelin, who did not add the expected profit for this year.
Malawi: Airtel Malawi Rolls Out 4g Services - Minister Says It Will Revolutionalise Mobile Technology
By Brian Itai -ManaMobile phone users operating on the Airtel Malawi service platform have multiple reasons to smile after the mobile operator rolled out its 4th generation (4G) 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile technology. With the launch of the 4G network, Airtel Malawi seeks to meet the demands of the market and its customers for faster, seamless internet connectivity which is more stable and with reinforced data services.
South Africa: Team SA Positively Positions SA At WEF
On the first day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Team South Africa reached out to international partners as part of efforts to position the country favourably to the rest of the globe. At the start of the meeting on Tuesday, South Africa held several interactions with partners in government and business as part of not only positioning the country favourably but also as part of building partnerships to address global issues.
Angola: IMF Head Welcomes Macroeconomic Stability Policies
Davos — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director-General Chistine Lagarde today welcomed the recent policies announced by the Angolan Government aimed at "restoring the country's macroeconomic stability". Lagarde expressed this position in an audience with President João Lourenço, aside from their participation in the 48th edition of the World Economic Forum.
Kenya: Down to Business - Drought-Hit Kenyan Women Trade Their Way Out of Poverty
By Benson RiobaMarsabit — Widow Ahatho Turuga lost 20 of her goats to drought early last year, but the shopkeeper is planning to reinvest in her herd once she has saved enough money. "I think I will start with four goats and see how it goes," she said, rearranging soap on the upper shelf of her shop in Loglogo, a few kilometres from Marsabit town.
South Africa: Cape Town Water Crisis - Maimane to Give Details On 'What's Really Happening'
Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane will brief the media on what is "really happening" regarding the water crisis in Cape Town during a visit to Athlone on Wednesday. "We are committed to avoiding #DayZero," the DA tweeted as the city council where Maimane's party is in the majority faces mounting criticism over its handling of the drought.
South Africa: Hamba Kahle, Comrade Hugh Masekela
News of Hugh Masekela's death reverberated around the world on Tuesday. The UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND was among those that paid tribute to his legendary contribution to music and culture. Dr Masekela was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music from Wits in 2017, in the Wits Great Hall, the same stage where he performed as a 19-year-old member of the orchestra in the opening concert of Todd Matshikiza's landmark jazz opera, King Kong.
Nigeria: Fulani Community Alleges Stereotype, Demands Fair Deal
By Charles AkpejiJalingo — The Fulani Community in Taraba State has cautioned media practitioners and organisations against alleged stereotyping of the ethnic group. At an interactive session yesterday in Jalingo, its leaders claimed that the group had got negative publicity over the herdsmen's activities nationwide.
Zimbabwe: Diamond Firms Destroy Over 100 000 Hectares of Land, Zcdc Sets Aside $20 M for Reclamation
Former diamond mining firms which operated in Chiadzwa before the consolidation exercise by government last year destroyed close to 100 000 hectares of land, an executive has said. The companies which include Anjin Investments, Mbada Diamonds, Jinan, Diamond Mining Company, Kusena and Marange Resources operated in Marange before they were kicked out by President Robert Mugabe administration for failing to account for revenue collected and for gems mined.
Malawi Police Arrest Man for Sexual Assault On 2-Year-Old Step-Daughter
By Steve Chirombo- ManaMalawi Police in Chikwawa are keeping in custody a 27 year old man on suspicion that he defiled his 2 year old step daughter. The suspect, Eliya Shadreck, was arrested on Monday morning after he allegedly defiled the child on Saturday at Osman Village in the area of Traditional Authority Maseya in the district.
South Africa: Communications Department Needs R6.6 Billion to Complete Digital Migration By 2019 Deadline
The department of communications needs another R6.6bn to successfully complete the implementation of the broadcasting digital migration policy before the worldwide June 2019 deadline. Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane and acting director-general Thabiso Thiti appeared before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Communications on Tuesday.
Nigeria: London Summit - Govt Targets 3,000 ICT Diaspora Investors
By Emmanuel ElebekeAbuja — About 3000 communication and technology investors are expected to participate at the 5th Nigerian Communications and Technology summit scheduled to hold in the United Kingdom. The two-day economic summit and exhibition driven by the Federal Ministry of Communication and Technology and the Nigerian Diaspora Direct Investment Summit, NDDIS will hold from April 27-28 in London, United Kingdom.
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