Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – Former member of the Libyan National General Congress (NGC, Parliament) Feriha al-Berkaoui was shot dead Thursday in the eastern city of Derna, hospital sources said. Mrs. al-Berkaoui was shot dead in her car by unidentified gunmen. Former … Read More
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, formally asked Wednesday for US$1 billion to equip the Nigerian military towards combatting Boko Haram activities in Nigeria. In a letter dated July 15, 2014, titled ‘Tackling On-going Security Challenges: Need for Urgent Action’ and addressed … Read More
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By Isseu Diouf Campbell It was Barbara Teer’s vision to create a special night, “a night for showing appreciation, acknowledgement and praise” to members of the black community who had extraordinary vision and talent. As Teer, the founder of … Read More
Port-Louis, Mauritius (PANA) – A Mauritian political party, ‘Lalit’, and the NGO Centre Idrice Goomany called Monday on the Mauritian Government to freeze diplomatic and commercial relations with Israel ‘because of its aggressive campaign against Hamas and the Palestinians since July … Read More
Conakry, Guinea (PANA) – Parties forming the presidential majority and opposition could sign an agreement this week in the Guinean capital, Conakry, to avoid a political crisis in the West African country, leaders of parties said on Sunday. The signing … Read More
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The Addis Ababa-based Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said Thursday that African leaders’ decision asking an anti-terrorism think-tank without any military capacity to take the lead in battling security threats was a failure. ISS Researcher … Read More
Abuja, Nigeria (PANA) – The Nigerian Senate formally faulted Thursday the allegation by former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the new Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, that a total of US$49.8 billion oil money was … Read More
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa’s most notorious Apartheid-era killer was denied parole Thursday, 20 years after he was sentenced to two life terms, as well as a further 212 years in prison. Justice Minister Michael Masutha confirmed … Read More
(PANA) – A project by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to equip small fishing communities with the tools and know-how to dry fish on simple raised racks instead of on the sand has changed lives along the shores of … Read More
Lomé, Togo (PANA) – The Collective Let’s save Togo (CST), a grouping of political opposition parties and human rights organizations, has called on the international community to put pressure on authorities in Lome to honor their pledge to undertake political … Read More
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – South Sudan marked its third independence anniversary yesterday against the backdrop of a mounting political crisis and failure to build a cohesive society. President Salva Kiir, who insists his government is committed to a peaceful … Read More
Bujumbura, Burundi (PANA) – The tribunal of first instance in Bujumbura rejected the request for the conditional release of the chairman of the Association for Human Rights and Detainees (APRODH), Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, his lawyers said. Mr Mbonimpa, 60, who … Read More
Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – One of the greatest Tunisian poets, Ali al-Aswad Marzouki, died Tuesday at age 70 in the Tunisian town of Douz after a long illness. The sources said with the death of Marzouki, Tunisia had lost a … Read More
Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Kenya’s Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD), the country’s main opposition party, has abandoned demands for national dialogue and now wants a national referendum. CORD, led by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, said at a rally … Read More
Lomé, Togo (PANA) – Starting August 21, 2014, Togolese citizens holding foreign passports will be exempt from visas when travelling to the country, with the exception of those who have legally given up their Togolese nationality, the Togolese Foreign Affairs … Read More
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – The Arab League is available to contribute to any Arab, regional or international initiative to restore peace to Libya, according to the Secretary General of the Arab League, Nabil al-Arabi. Speaking at a joint news conference with … Read More
Lagos, Nigeria (PANA) – Thirteen Nigerian banks are among the world’s top 1000 banks, confirming the country as the leading financial centre in Africa, The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group said in its 2014 edition. For the second … Read More
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) – The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned that African economies will not sustain the current high economic growth rates driven by consumption of goods and services, which has partly lowered the manufacturing capacity. Speaking … Read More
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (PANA) – Thousands of Tanzanians from the Diaspora will hold their first-ever conference in Tanzania on August 14-15, 2014 with the aim of establishing an inclusive agenda for their participation in the country’s development. Put together by the … Read More
