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Darfur War Suspect Killed

Jerbo Jamus, A Sudanese rebel charged with war crimes in Darfur by the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been eliminated. The statement stated; Saleh Mohammed Jerbo Jamus died on Friday afternoon during a battle in North Darfur, He was due for trial in May 2014 over an attack on African peacekeepers...

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Nigeria’s 23-Man List For AFCON; Ideye, Dike Dropped

The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s final list for African Cup of Nations has been released. Brown Ideye and Bright Dike are the notable absentees in ...

African Youth Foundation (AYF) 2013 Internship Programme In Germany

  A Life Time Opportunity To Gain International Experience & Exposure Announcing The African Youth Foundation (Ayf) 2013 Internship Programme In Germany The African Youth Foundation (AYF) is a non-profit development organization based in Bonn, Germany. AYF was established in 2000 to aid young African people in the Diaspora and in Africa, as well as Europeans with...

ECOWAS Latest Vacancies

Finance Officer (APSA-SP) The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS; www.ecowas.int), along with other Regional Economic Communities (RECs)  has been implementing since May 2011 the African Peace and Security Architecture Support Programme (APSA), supported by the African Union Commission and the European Union within the framework of Africa...

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United Nations Backs Military Mission to Oust Mali Islamists

The United Nations Security Council has authorised an African-led army force to try to kick out Islamists from northern Mali. The council unanimously voted...

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI Joins the Tweeting Masses

Pope Benedict XVI will sign up with Twitter from December 12, with routine tweets in eight foreign languages from the account @pontifex in time for Xmas,...

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Record Number Backs UN Vote against Death penalty

A record 110 countries, monday backed a resolution voted every two years at a UN General Assembly committee requiring the abolition of the death penalty. The...

NIGERIA RANKED IN TOP 10 THREAT AREAS FOR RANDOM KIDNAP IN 2012

1. Afghanistan: Around 950 kidnappings for ransom per year but foreign exposure is currently limited due to travel restrictions. 2. Somalia: The offshore threat is well established; 24 vessels were seized in 2011 with over 400 hostages taken (and 265 still held captive). 3. Iraq: No official figures are available for 2011, but red24’s anecdotal evidence suggests the risks...

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South Africa: Govt Bails SA Airways out with R5 Billlion

  Pretoria — Government has granted South African Airways a R5 billion guarantee for a period of two years starting from 1 September 2012. A statement...

The 10 most innovative companies in Africa – Forbes

The 10 most innovative companies in Africa – Forbes

Mfonobong Nsehe of Forbes recently compiled a list of 10 of Africa’s most innovative companies. The list features companies such as Safaricom of Kenya...