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Officials Kidnapped in First Hostage-taking

27.05.2007 19:03    allafrica.com
Four Somali government officials based in Hamar Jajab district, south of the capital, have been abducted by unknown gunmen overnight, according to relatives.


Somalia: Officials Kidnapped in First Hostage-taking

27.05.2007 18:50    allafrica.com
Four Somali government officials based in Hamar Jajab district, south of the capital, have been abducted by unknown gunmen overnight, according to relatives.

Nigerian Artists Dream of Oil Riches, Find Slum

27.05.2007 18:26    voanews.com
Members of a troupe from Kaduna state thought they would be playing for Nigerian dignitaries, rich oil businessmen but ended up playing for a crowd of slum dwellers
Nigerian Artists Dream of Oil Riches, Find Slum

Nigeria state handover 'corrupt'

27.05.2007 15:02    bbc.co.uk
A Nigerian minister condemns the early handover of power in Abia State between two men accused of corruption.
Nigeria state handover 'corrupt'


Anglo Leasing - Negotiate, IMF Advises Kenya

27.05.2007 13:08    allafrica.com
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya to enter into talks with Anglo Leasing-type companies if it wishes to avoid paying more than Sh50 billion for dodgy contracts.

Politics Behind Sect Killings?

27.05.2007 13:08    allafrica.com
As they grapple with the rise in insecurity in the country, police are still perplexed by the recent killings in parts of Murang'a and Kiambu.

Police Warn Against Inauguration Disruptions

27.05.2007 12:35    allafrica.com
The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Sunday Ehindero said he has instructed commissioners of police in the country to ensure that the inauguration of all governors-elect is not allowed to be hindered by either the opposition political parties or civil

Kenya: Politics Behind Sect Killings?

27.05.2007 12:29    allafrica.com
As they grapple with the rise in insecurity in the country, police are still perplexed by the recent killings in parts of Murang'a and Kiambu.

Minister Calls for World Bank Transparency

27.05.2007 12:26    allafrica.com
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel on Saturday reiterated South Africa's call for a transparent process to appoint the World Bank President, which did not restrict the candidate by nationality.

Kenya: Anglo Leasing - Negotiate, IMF Advises Kenya

27.05.2007 12:25    allafrica.com (2)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Kenya to enter into talks with Anglo Leasing-type companies if it wishes to avoid paying more than Sh50 billion for dodgy contracts.

South Africa: Unions, Govt Return to Bargaining

27.05.2007 12:15    allafrica.com
The Minister for the Public Service and Administration Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi has hailed the public service trade unions' willingness to return to the bargaining council on 28 and 29 May 2007.

Nigeria: Ruling Party Considers Woman as Speaker

27.05.2007 12:14    allafrica.com
Like Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States' House of Representatives, strong indications emerged on Saturday in Abuja that the leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are considering a woman to succeed the outgoing Speaker of the House of

Justice Minister Says Governor Took Office Illegally

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN), yesterday said the hurried swearing-in of the Governor-elect of Abia State, Chief Theodore Ahamefule Orji, on Friday was illegal and unconstitutional.

Ruling Party Considers Woman as Speaker

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
Like Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the United States' House of Representatives, strong indications emerged on Saturday in Abuja that the leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are considering a woman to succeed the outgoing Speaker of the House of

5,000 Police to Guard Inauguration

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Mr. Lawrence Alobi has said 5,000 policemen are to provide security during the May 29 presidential inauguration in Abuja.

Yar'Adua Likely to Retain Military Chiefs

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
Indications have emerged that the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Owoye Andrew Azazi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ganiyu Adekeye, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Paul Dike and the Chief of the Army

Abuja Awaits New President

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
IN the next 48 hours, the Presidency will receive one big tenant, this time round, not from the Owu Kingdom, but from the ancient city of Katsina. The person is the incoming number one citizen and winner of the April

Delta Militants Country's Biggest Problem, Says Shagari

27.05.2007 12:11    allafrica.com
Former civilian president of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has described militancy in the Niger Delta as the biggest problem facing the country. He advised the in coming administration of Alhaji Umaru Musa Yar'Adua to employ dialogue in resolving the crisis

Nigeria: Yar'Adua Likely to Retain Military Chiefs

27.05.2007 12:03    allafrica.com
Indications have emerged that the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Owoye Andrew Azazi, the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ganiyu Adekeye, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Paul Dike and the Chief of the Army

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