Tag Archives: United Arab Emirates

African witch sells herbs to undercover cop in Dubai

April 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

CAIRO: Dubai police arrested an African witch who tried to sell medical herbs to an undercover policemen, newspapers said on Thursday. The woman, who had eluded a previous court jail and deportation sentence, had already extorted large sums of money … read more »

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ICC World Cricket League Championship: 19th Match: United Arab Emirates v Scotland

March 7, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Scotland 167 (48.5 ov) United Arab Emirates 171/6 (47.5 ov) United Arab Emirates won by 4 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) United Arab Emirates squad Ahmed Raza, Amjad Ali†, Amjad Javed, Arshad Ali, Khurram Khan*, Mohammad Tauqir, R Mustafa, B … read more »

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The State of the World’s Children

February 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Over one billion children now live in the world’s cities. Many of these do not enjoy the benefits of schooling or healthcare and instead are born into endemic cycles of poverty, harsh living conditions, violence and slums at best or … read more »

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The Conundrum of Iran

January 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The EU oil embargo recently slapped on Iran and the threats voiced by the US and other Western countries to come up with further sanctions against the country led watchers to conclude that an armed conflict between Iran and the … read more »

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Goal for Ghana’s Gyan signals recovery

January 19, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Asamoah Gyan signaled his recovery from a hamstring injury with a goal as Ghana completed their African Nations Cup warm-ups on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over Platinum Stars. A fortnight of intense treatment saw Gyan return to full training … read more »

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Ethiopia: Middle Passage to the Middle East

January 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

From the International Slave Trade to the International Maid Trade By Alemayehu G. Mariam In the days of the Atlantic slave trade, the Middle Passage was the journey of slave trading ships from the west coast of Africa to the … read more »

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Ghana wait on Gyan fitness before naming Nations squad

January 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Ghana are sweating on the fitness of key striker Asamoah Gyan before naming their African Nations Cup finals squad later on Wednesday. The 26-year-old forward has a hamstring injury which threatens his participation in the tournament this month. A decision … read more »

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German Arms Go East

December 22, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

By Natalia MEDEN The 2010 German government’s annual Defense Exports Report reaffirmed the trend to extention that had already been confirmed by Stockholm International Peace Institute (SIPRI). As SIPRI review says Germany’s world market arms sales share increased from 7% … read more »

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Libya: New York Times Drip Feeds Truth on NATO’s Civilian Atrocities

December 21, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Nearly two months after NATO warplanes ended their bombing campaign in Libya, the New York Times has now published “an investigation” by its staff writers that purports to show that “civilians were killed in several distinct attacks” [1]. The so-called … read more »

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Iraq is not the only sovereign nation evicting the USA: Pakistan is as well

December 13, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

Asia Times reports today that an innocuous-looking thing happened on Sunday – Pakistan regained possession of the Shamsi air base in Balochistan near the border with Iran after evicting the US military presence from there. The base itself had been leased to … read more »

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WikiLeaks exposes dark secrets of surveillance!

December 4, 2011 by IndepthAfrica

The whistleblowing website Wikileaks has begun releasing sensational information on the multi billion dollar global spying industry. The database contains hundreds of documents shining a light on the methods being used by secret services all over the world. Mass interception … read more »

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Turkey’s PM to visit Libya

September 16, 2011 by benim

Turkey’s prime minister heads to Libya on Friday, a day after the French and British leaders won a hero’s welcome there for helping to overthrow Muammar Gaddafi and in the midst of a fierce battle over Gaddafi’s home town. Tayyip … read more »

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Tanzania denies president bribe claims in Wikileaks

September 6, 2011 by benim

Tanzania’s presidency on Monday slammed allegations in a U.S. cable that President Jakaya Kikwete accepted gifts from an investor who also donated $1 million to the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party. A February 2006 U.S. cable published by WikiLeaks … read more »

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Russia recognizes Libyan rebels

September 1, 2011 by benim

PARIS—Russia recognized the Libyan rebel movement as the country’s acting leadership Thursday, a key endorsement hours ahead of an international conference seeking to map Libya’s future. The conference in Paris of 60 world leaders and top envoys is also aimed … read more »

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Price on Gaddafi’s head as fighting goes on

August 24, 2011 by benim

Libya’s new masters offered a million-dollar bounty for the fugitive Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday, after he urged his men to carry on a battle that kept the capital in a state of fear. A day after rebel forces overran his … read more »

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Gaddafi flees Tripoli HQ ransacked by rebels

August 24, 2011 by benim

A beleaguered Muammar Gaddafi vowed on Wednesday to fight on to death or victory after jubilant rebels forced him to abandon his Tripoli stronghold in an apparently decisive blow against the Libyan leader’s 42-year rule. Rebels ransacked Gaddafi’s Bab al-Aziziya … read more »

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Kuwaiti firm eyes Sudan oil exploration

August 2, 2011 by benim

A company based in the Arab Gulf state of Kuwait has expressed interest in conducting oil-wells drilling and exploration activities in Sudan, state media reported on Tuesday. Sudan’s daily oil output currently stands at 110,000 barrels, according to official figures, … read more »

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South Sudan avails new foreign policy, to open 54 embassies

July 26, 2011 by benim

The South Sudan on Monday availed new foreign policy including opening a total of 54 new diplomatic missions around the world. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, a caretaker Minister of Information and official South Sudanese government’s spokesperson on Monday told journalist at … read more »

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Secrets of Somali pirates revealed

July 18, 2011 by benim

Nairobi – A new, first-of-its-kind book is giving an inside look at the lives of Somali pirates. Author Jay Bahadur lived among pirates in Somalia to write his first book, The Pirates of Somalia: Inside Their Hidden World. It’s being … read more »

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Denmark recognizes Libyan opposition NTC as legitimate representative

June 23, 2011 by benim

Danish Foreign Minister Lene Espersen (L) shakes hands with Ali Essawy, the foreign affairs representative of Libyan opposition National Transitional Council, during a press conference in Benghazi, Libya, June 22, 2011. Denmark announced Wednesday that it recognizes the Libyan opposition … read more »

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NATO admits Libya strike, China hosts rebel leader

June 21, 2011 by benim

NATO has admitted carrying out an air strike on a military target west of Tripoli that the Libyan regime alleges killed 15 people, while China on Tuesday hosted a senior rebel leader. NATO, reversing an initial denial, acknowledged its warplanes … read more »

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Germany recognizes Libya’s rebel leadership

June 13, 2011 by benim

Germany recognized Libya’s rebel council as the legitimate representative of the Libyan people on Monday, giving heavyweight support to leaders poised to run the country if Muammar Gaddafi falls. The recognition, voiced by Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle on a visit … read more »

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Battle for Libya oil town, fighting near Tripoli

June 13, 2011 by benim

Rebels fighting against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi say they were repulsed by his forces in a battle to retake the eastern oil town of Brega, suffering at least four dead.   In the west, rebels said they were fighting Gaddafi’s … read more »

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Kuwaiti tanker Zirku freed for ‘massive’ ransom

June 11, 2011 by benim

NAIROBI — Somali pirates have released the Kuwaiti crude oil tanker Zirku, held since late March, after a “massive” ransom was paid, a piracy watchdog said Sunday. “Sources close to the owners, diplomatic sources and local observers confirmed that the … read more »

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Clinton promotes US-African commerce in Zambia

June 10, 2011 by benim

LUSAKA, Zambia – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday urged African nations to tear down continental trade barriers and promote business-friendly policies as she called for an increase in commerce between America and Africa, which is rapidly … read more »

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US calls Libya rebel council ‘the legitimate interlocutor’

June 9, 2011 by benim

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here Thursday described the Libyan rebel council as “the legitimate interlocutor” of the Libyan people, a senior US State Department official said.   Clinton “used the word ‘the’ rather than ‘a’ in describing the … read more »

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Gaddafi defiant as Nato strikes intensify

June 7, 2011 by benim

Tripoli – Loud explosions rocked Tripoli early on Wednesday as Nato kept up its heaviest bombing of the Libyan capital since air strikes began in March, but Muammar Gaddafi vowed to fight to the end. Attacks continued through Tuesday night … read more »

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Libya oil chief defects, NATO extends campaign

June 2, 2011 by benim

Libya’s top oil official became the latest leading figure to desert Muammar Gaddafi on Wednesday, complaining of “unbearable” violence and adding political momentum to a revolt against the leader’s long rule. In rebel-held eastern Libya, an explosion damaged a hotel … read more »

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NATO raids rock Tripoli, UN denounces war crimes

June 2, 2011 by benim

NATO air raids shook Tripoli Thursday as the UN denounced crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in the conflict between Moamer Kadhafi’s forces and rebels seeking to topple the strongman. A series of six blasts at around 12:35 am … read more »

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NATO extends operation in Libya another 90 days

June 1, 2011 by benim

NATO and its partners in the military campaign to protect Libyan civilians have decided to extend their mission another 90 days, the alliance’s top official said Wednesday. “This decision sends a clear message to the Gadhafi regime: We are determined … read more »

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