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The Shame Of A Nation – Nigeria Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and “My Oga At The Top”

March 17, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Paul Omoniyi Fellow Nigerians, for the past four weeks, I have been monitoring Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA) Website to see if they have addressed the issues I raised in an article published January this year, ‘Where is … read more »

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Australian sanctions against some Zimbabweans lifted

March 11, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

AUSTRALIA has lifted sanctions against 55 Zimbabweans after it was revealed a constitutional referendum would be held in the troubled country on March 16. Foreign Minister Bob Carr said the names on the list included some ZANU-PF politicians, members of … read more »

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Ethiopia, Somalia to Form Joint Ministerial Commission

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Somali Foreign Affairs Minister Fowsiyo Yusuf Haji Aadan agreed to set up a joint ministerial commission, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Tuesday (January 29th). “The signing of this agreement here today will … read more »

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Time to End Transition Rule in North Somalia

November 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Foreign Minister must serve the nation and avoid behaving like the previous transitional authority. Any tribal or territorial dispute must be left alone for our traditional elders and the ministry of Interior. We must not favor one tribal entity over … read more »

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Somalia announces new government, woman named FM

November 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

SOMALI Prime Minister Abdi Farah Shirdon Said has announced the members of his new government, noting that a woman has been named as foreign minister for the first time in the country’s history. “After long discussions and consultations, I have … read more »

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President Goodluck must clean up dirty house of Washington called Nigerian Embassy

July 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Benjamin Obiajulu Aduba Nigerian Embassy In Washington Need A Thorough Cleaning: It is high that time Mr. Jonathan, the Nigerian President, cleaned up the Nigerian embassy in Washington , DC . And he should do it completely and quickly. … read more »

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Canada-Morocco / Baird Welcomes Moroccan Counterpart

June 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

OTTAWA, Canada, June 4, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today met with Saad Dine El Otmani, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, to discuss Canada-Morocco relations and recent developments in the Middle East and … read more »

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Uganda not supporting Sudan rebels

May 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kampala – Uganda says fresh allegations by Sudan that Uganda supports anti-Sudan rebels is a tactic to divert attention from Uganda’s claim that Sudan is sheltering warlord Joseph Kony. James Mugume, permanent secretary at Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, said on … read more »

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Gaddafi-era ambassador stripped of role

February 18, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kampala – Ugandan officials have stripped Libya’s ambassador of his title and evicted him from the embassy, saying he was an obstacle to new relations with post-Muammar Gaddafi Libya, the foreign minister said on Friday. The Libyan diplomat had to … read more »

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Uganda: oil and succession plans combine in Kampala – By Angelo Izama

January 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

One of the peculiarities of African governments with long-serving leaders is that whereas they are led by aging men and women, their public institutions are pubescent. Like minors everywhere, these institutions tend to be easy to abuse and harder to … read more »

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Italy-Egypt: Terzi, support for a democratic transition – Minister urges guarantees for religious minorities

January 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

  ROME, Italy, January 20, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — One year on from the start of the revolution, and a few days from the opening of the people’s assembly, Italy sends Egypt a message of solidarity on its long … read more »

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Sirleaf names first ministers in new Liberia govt

January 20, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Liberia’s re-elected President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf named the first ministers of her new cabinet on Thursday, shuffling the finance and foreign affairs posts but retaining her defence minister. Nobel laureate Johnson Sirleaf was sworn in for a second term in … read more »

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Morocco recalls Syria envoy

November 17, 2011 by benim

Rabat – Morocco said it has recalled its ambassador to Syria after its embassy in Damascus was attacked by Syrian demonstrators. Rabat announced the measure on Wednesday a few hours after it hosted an Arab League foreign ministers’ meeting that … read more »

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Big explosion rattles Somalia’s capital

October 18, 2011 by benim

Mogadishu – Residents say a large explosion has rattled Somalia’s capital of Mogadishu. An Associated Press reporter in Mogadishu says residents are reporting the blast occurred near the country’s Foreign Ministry. There was no immediate word from Somali officials on … read more »

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Egypt delegation to visit Libya this week

August 29, 2011 by benim

A senior Egyptian diplomat will lead a delegation to Libya this week to offer help to its new rulers, Egyptian state news agency MENA reported on Sunday. Deputy Foreign Minister Ayman al-Mashrafa said Egypt was ready to help its neighbour … read more »

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Egypt changes finance minister in reshuffle

July 18, 2011 by benim

Egypt picked a new finance minister on Sunday as part of a cabinet reshuffle demanded by protesters camped out in central Cairo, and the outgoing minister said policy-making had become “confused”. Samir Radwan, the outgoing minister, will be replaced by … read more »

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Gadhafi insider defects

June 13, 2011 by benim

LONDON – Another member of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi’s regime has defected and fled the country, two Libyan analysts in London said Monday, as fighting continued between government troops and rebel forces. Sassi Garada, one of the first men to … read more »

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Nigeria recalls diplomat over wife-beating claims

May 31, 2011 by benim

Nigerian High Commissioner to Kenya Chijioke Wigwe, has been recalled over allegations of wife battering.   Nigerian media, quoting the country’s foreign ministry official reported on Tuesday that the “ministry had decided that the diplomat should go home as part … read more »

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Egyptian delegation visits Libya

May 3, 2011 by benim

The Egyptian government sent a special delegation to Libya on Monday to review the recent developments and check the Egyptian citizens’ status. “Hany Kalaf, former assistant to the foreign minister for Arab affairs, visited Libya as a special convey of … read more »

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Algeria denies arming Gaddafi

April 19, 2011 by benim

Paris – France has challenged Algeria over claims it is supplying arms to help Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi put down the revolt against his rule, and received a firm denial, Paris said on Tuesday. France’s Foreign Minister Alain Juppe said … read more »

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Ethiopia: Eritrea “manoeuvring” in South Sudan

April 15, 2011 by benim

During a visit from a Norwegian delegation to discuss regional issues with the Ethiopian government, the Ethiopian Foreign Minister accused Eritrea of interfering in South Sudanese affairs. The delegation which visited Ethiopia between 12 and 13 April was headed by … read more »

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Both victims of Port Sudan raid Sudanese

April 7, 2011 by benim

Sudan said on Thursday the two people killed in an air strike on its Red Sea coast were Sudanese, denying reports that a top Hamas militant was the target of the attack claimed to have been carried out by Israel. … read more »

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Egypt bans Mubarak travel

February 28, 2011 by benim

Cairo – Egypt on Monday slapped a travel ban on ousted president Hosni Mubarak and his family, and also imposed a freeze on his assets, judicial officials said. Besides Mubarak, who resigned on February 11 following weeks of protests, the … read more »

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Japan upgrades travel warning for Egypt

January 29, 2011 by benim

TOKYO — Japan has upgraded its security warning for Egypt, advising travellers to postpone journeys to the country where thousands of protesters have clashed with troops. “The Japanese government advises those planning to travel or stay in any part of … read more »

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Tunisia’s foreign minister resigns: state TV

January 27, 2011 by benim

Tunisian Foreign Minister Kamel Morjane has resigned from the interim government, state television said on Thursday, after days of protests demanding the cabinet be purged of members of the former ruling party. Morjane quit ousted president Zine al-Abdine Ben Ali’s … read more »

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