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Tunisia: President Mahmoud Abbas arrives in Tunisia for a two day official visit TUNISIAONLINENEWS- On the invitation of President Ben Ali, the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee and Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Thursday afternoon in Tunis, for a work visit on March 12-13, 2010. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas and the delegation accompanying him were met ... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Morocco: Morocco defends expulsion of Christian workers Morocco says it will take a tough line on proselytism - seeking converts from another religion - two days after it expelled 20 Christian workers.Communications Minister Khalid Naciri warned that the government would be "severe with all those who play with religious values". Religious freedom is guaranteed under Moroccan law ... Read Africa News article at BBC News - Related articles
Tunisia: "2010 Memphis in May" Festival: American youth delegation visits Tunisia TUNISIAONLINENEWS- From April 30 to May 29, Tunisia will be the 2010 guest of honor of the "Memphis in May "International Festival, in Tennessee, USA. A rich and a diverse program including concerts, exhibitions, conferences and food tasting has been carefully prepared to make better known the Tunisian historical, cultural, ... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Tunisia: Mrs. Leila Ben Ali gives interview to UPI TUNISIAONLINENEWS- Tunisia"s First Lady Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, and the Chairwoman of the Arab Women"s Organization (AWO), gave an interview to United Press International (UPI) agency. Mrs. Leila Ben Ali reviewed the achievements accomplished in the first stage of the Tunisian term of AWO"s presidency to promote the conditions of ... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Tunisia: Prime Minister receives Hungary"s Ambassador to Tunisia TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The Prime minister, Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi received, on Wednesday in Tunis, Mr. Tibor Kecskes, Hungary"s new Ambassador to Tunisia. The meeting focused on the progress of relations between both countries and the means to strengthen bilateral cooperation.... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Tunisia: Tunisia strongly condemns Israeli decision to build 1600 settler homes TUNISIAONLINENEWS- In a statement released on Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tunisia strongly condemns the Israeli Government’s decision to build 1600 settler homes in Al- Quds and the West Bank, describing this decision as a new affront to the international community’s and in blatant violation of international laws. ... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Tunisia: President Mahmoud Abbas on official visit to Tunisia TUNISIAONLINENEWS- The official Spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic has announced on Thursday that Palestinian President, and Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee , Mr. Mahmoud Abbas, will be on official visit to Tunisia on March 12-13, 2010, at the invitation of President Zine El Abidine Ben ... Read Africa News article at Tunisia Online - Related articles
Egypt: White House remembers Egyptian cleric The White House on Wednesday offered its deepest condolences following the death of Sunni Islam"s top cleric - who last year hosted President Barack Obama"s landmark speech to the Muslim world. Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, 81, died of a heart attack earlier on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia. "We ... Read Africa News article at IndependentOnline - Related articles
Egypt: Head of al-Azhar dies Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, the head of Egypt"s most prestigious seat of Islamic learning al-Azhar, died of a heart attack on Wednesday during a visit to Saudi Arabia, religious officials at al-Azhar said. He was 81. Abdullah el-Naggar, advisor to the sheikh, told Egypt"s Nile News television the death ... Read Africa News article at IndependentOnline - Related articles
Egypt: White House remembers Egyptian cleric The White House on Wednesday offered its deepest condolences following the death of Sunni Islam"s top cleric - who last year hosted President Barack Obama"s landmark speech to the Muslim world. Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, 81, died of a heart attack earlier on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia. "We ... Read Africa News article at IndependentOnline - Related articles
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South Africa: Home - Gordhan expects World Bank to grant Eskom loan Submit your comment South Africa"s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday he was positive power utility Eskom would receive a loan from the World Bank, despite opposition from the United States and Britain. The United States and Britain say the World Bank should finance renewable energy rather than ... Read Africa News article at IOL BusinessReport - Related articles
Africa: US reviewing Eskom loan application Earlier, at a media briefing, South Africa"s Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan indicated that the US would abstain from voting on the US3.75 billion loan. If awarded, most of the loan will go towards the funding of the coal-fired Medupi power station in Limpopo. It has ... Read Africa News article at Times Live - Related articles
Haiti: US remittances keep the homeland afloat NEW YORK, 11 March 2010 (IRIN) - Haiti"s economy depends on the estimated US$1.5 billion a year in remittances sent home by its million-strong diaspora. Dilip Ratha, lead economist at the World Bank, said the figure could be even higher, accounting for perhaps half the national income. The money ... Read Africa News article at IRINNews - Related articles
South Africa: Home - Eskom"s secret price deals cause a furore Submit your comment By Melanie Gosling and Christelle Terreblanche A row has erupted over Eskom"s secret cut-price deals with big business, with Cosatu threatening to mobilise on the streets and the Cape Chamber of Commerce calling for a full investigation into Eskom"s "sweetheart deals" with aluminium producers. Eskom ... Read Africa News article at IOL BusinessReport - Related articles
Kenya: PNU, ODM lock horns and Beauttah OmangaWhat was looking like a final trouble-free ride to a new constitution after 20 luckless years is being eclipsed by another fresh row among coalition partners.Party of National Unity and Orange Democratic Movement heavyweights held separate meetings after which they locked horns as a petition to amend the ... Read Africa News article at The Standard - Related articles
South Africa: Striking Ford workers told to return to work They downed tools at the assembly plant on Thursday, March 4, but a meeting led by general secretary Irvin Jim and president Cedric Gina with management resolved the issues on Thursday. "As Numsa we call on all our members at Ford Motor Company in Silverton to resume duty ... Read Africa News article at Times Live - Related articles
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