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Ghana’s President John Mahama Says Gov. Godswill Akpabio Is A Good Example Of Leadership in Africa

April 8, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

It is not what people innocently say about somebody that matters. It is what the person being talked about knows deep down his hearts about himself that is important.   L-R: His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, President of the … read more »

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Eritrea’s Information Minister confirms defection but who’s next?

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

After over two months of secrecy and denials, controversies surrounding his whereabouts, the Eritrean Information Minister and Issaias Afewerki’s right-hand man, confirms his defection on January 30th 2013 to a Swedish tabloid called Expressen. You remember months of media saga … read more »

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Nigeria: CNPP Gives FG Seven-Day Ultimatum to Challenge Ezekwesili in Public Debate

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ben Ezeamalu,Premium Times (Abuja) The Conference of Nigerian Political Parties, CNPP, has issued the Nigerian government a seven-day ultimatum to engage former World Bank Vice President, Oby Ezekwesili, in a public debate. The group, on Wednesday, urged the federal … read more »

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Liberia: New austerity budget cuts expenses

September 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

(AP) — Liberia has a new $672 million austerity budget that cut official travel expenses to channel more funds to infrastructure. The controversial budget also freezes salaries for civil servants. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf signed the budget late Wednesday, after … read more »

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Ethiopia PM Meles is Alive, Says Top Cabinet Official

August 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

A top Ethiopian official says the health of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is “much improved” in recent days, following treatment for an unspecified illness. Meles has not been seen in public for more than a month, and opposition websites this … read more »

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Nigerian President Makes Minor Cabinet Shake-Up

May 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Abuja — President Goodluck Jonathan has confirmed Malam Bolaji Abdullahi as substantive Minister of Sports, the Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, has said. Prior to his confirmation, Bolaji was the Minister of Youth Development and was also overseeing the … read more »

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Nigeria Cites Progress in Battling Boko Haram

April 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria’s Information Minister tells VOA his country’s security forces have made enormous progress in combating the threat posed by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram, especially in the federal capital, Abuja. Labaran Maku’s comment follows a U.S. emergency warning issued … read more »

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Sudan denies bombing oil centre

April 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Khartoum – Sudan on Sunday warned South Sudan against damaging oil facilities in the Heglig region it has occupied, after the South accused Khartoum’s air force of bombing the area. “If the South Sudanese army affects the oil infrastructure it … read more »

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Liberia: Monrovia under curfew over protests

December 24, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Monrovia -The Liberian government imposed a curfew on the capital Monrovia on Friday after a second day of protests by thousands of rampaging part-time workers over pay delays. Clashes broke out at a Monrovia sports complex, a stadium and a … read more »

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Libya’s Information Minister confirmed Col Gaddafi is dead

October 20, 2011 by benim

More reports are coming in saying Col Gaddafi has died. Libya’s Information Minister Mahmoud Shammam said he has confirmed that Col Gaddafi was dead from fighters who said they saw the body. He said he expects the prime minister to … read more »

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Google-Smeared; Pay to Slander On the Internet Search Giant

September 22, 2011 by benim

It is Pay To Play at Google and who ever pays the fee gets their listing first on Google’s search engine results and woe be to the victims if a slander ends up leading the page. Pay to play or … read more »

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Congo’s Kabila sacks ministers over graft, absence

March 13, 2011 by benim

Congolese President Joseph Kabila has fired two ministers from junior coalition partners in what analysts believe is part of a bid by his party to assert itself before elections in November. Information Minister Lambert Mende confirmed on Saturday that Vice … read more »

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DR Congo exhibits hundred held for Kabila attack

March 8, 2011 by benim

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo displayed to media on Monday over 100 people arrested for alleged links to a thwarted February 27 attack on President Joseph Kabila’s residence. The new official figure of over 126 arrests is a … read more »

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Failed DRC coup – 7 dead, 30 arrested

February 28, 2011 by benim

Kinshasa – Democratic Republic of Congo has arrested more than 30 people after a group of armed men attacked the residence of President Joseph Kabila in a suspected coup bid, authorities said on Monday. Information Minister Lambert Mende said seven … read more »

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DRC: 6 dead in failed coup attempt

February 27, 2011 by benim

Kinshasa – Six people were killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday in what authorities said was a failed coup attempt on the presidential palace in the capital Kinshasa. “We have witnessed a coup attempt. A group of … read more »

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Egypt shut down Al Jazeera operations

January 30, 2011 by benim

Egypt said on Sunday it had shut down the operations of Arab satellite broadcaster Al Jazeera. “The Information Minister ordered … suspension of operations of Al Jazeera, cancelling of its licenses and withdrawing accreditation to all its staff as of … read more »

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Minister admits reluctant Michelle Obama handshake

November 9, 2010 by benim

JAKARTA, Indonesia – A conservative Muslim government minister admits he shook hands with first lady Michelle Obama in welcoming her to Indonesia but says it wasn’t his choice. Footage on YouTube shows otherwise, sparking a debate that has lit up … read more »

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