Delegation of ECOWAS arrives in Guinea-Bissau to mediate crisis: military source

Laaska News  Apr. 15, 2012

DAKAR, April 15 (Xinhua) — A delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWA) arrived in Guinea-Bissau on Sunday to mediate the crisis, a source from the country’s military told Xinhua, after the coup made by members of the Guinea- Bissau military on Thursday night that resulted in overthrow of the west African country’s government.

M 8.7 quake hits off Sumatra

Laaska News  Apr. 11, 2012

 

A magnitude-8.6 earthquake has struck off the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Mali stabilizing

Laaska News  Apr. 7, 2012

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 Bamako Tuaregs disagree with separatists

Amadou Sanogo, the head of Mali’s military junta. Photo: AFP

Amadou Sanogo, the head of Mali’s military junta, which overthrew the legitimate president two weeks ago, announced the beginning of the process that will transfer power to the head of the National Assembly, the country’s parliament, and that the constitution has been restored in the

Libya’s ‘non state’: Tribal war claims 50 lives

50 have been killed and dozens injured in Libya as tribal groups are fighting in the country’s south. After the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya is left in a condition which some residents call a ‘non state’.

Russia returning to Africa

Russia is rebuilding ties with its Soviet-era friends in Africa. It believes it can be useful for them in geological exploration, mining and road construction.

Japan to focus on small firearms at Africa summit

Laaska News Mar. 20, 2012

Japan will make controlling small firearms the focus of a summit of African countries planned for next year.

The event will take place in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, in June 2013. It will include discussions on improving the control and disposal of small firearms in the region.

My turn! Libya, France, ICC battle over Gaddafi spy chief – RT

Laaska News Mar. 19, 2012

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Libya is sending a delegation to Mauritania for the extradition of Abdallah al-Senussi, intelligence chief to Muammar Gaddafi. France has filed a competing extradition request, while the ICC is also seeking to bring him to trial.
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­“Libya’s Foreign Service is in touch with its Mauritanian colleagues. We are planning to send a delegation to Nouakchott,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Saad Elshlmani said on Sunday.

UN-backed forum to discuss early action ahead of next drought in Horn of Africa

UNITED NATIONS,24 February 2012 –Government representatives, climatologists, agricultural experts, disaster risk managers and others will gather in Rwanda next week to discuss early action in case of a possible third consecutive year of drought in the Horn of Africa.

Mandela Oo Lagu Sameeyay Qalliin

Laaska News.(LN) - Madaxweynihii hore ee Koonfur Afrika Nelson Mondela ayaa qaliin lagu sameeyay sabtida maarta ah,waxayna dhakhtaradu sheegeen inay xaaladdiisu deggan tahay sida ay warisay BBC du.

Somali will be better off as federation – Russia

Laaska News Feb. 24, 2012

The international community should help Somalis to restore their country’s territorial integrity, even though the local political forces are still far from reaching full accord.

Iconic Sudanese singer Mohammed Wardi dies – AP

Laaska News Feb. 19, 2012

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Famed Sudanese singer Mohammed Osman Wardi, who popularized the music of his native Nubia, died Saturday at the age of 80, the state media reported.

Refugee camp massacre: Libyan militia launch racist raid

Laaska News Feb. 9, 2012

Huda Bel-Eid, a woman from Tawergha who was shot in the leg, sits in Tripoli Hospital in Libya, February 6, 2012 (Reuters / Ismail Zitouny) -RT.

Heavily armed fighters have attacked a camp of about 1,500 refugees on the outskirts of Tripoli, opening fire on its inhabitants. At least six were killed in the incident raising fears that civilians have little protection from militias running amok.

EGYPT:Police fire tear gas at outraged Cairo protesters

Tensions rising in Egypt after soccer clash

Police fire tear gas at outraged Cairo protesters.

New clashes broke out in Cairo over a row that killed dozens following a football match this week. Security forces responded with tear gas to protesters, who blame the country’s police and military leadership for not preventing the violence.

18th AU summit concludes with package of agreements

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18th AU SUMMIT 2012 – Photo RM

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — The 18th African Union (AU) summit ended here Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital with adoption of a series of agreements concerning Africa’s economic, political and security issues.

First ever Global African Diaspora Summit comes in May: AU

Laaska News Jan 31, 2012

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 31 (Xinhua) — African Union (AU) leaders agreed Tuesday to launch a first ever Global African Diaspora Summit on May 25 in South Africa.

AU leaders, meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, asked the AU Commission and South Africa to collaborate for a successful diaspora summit.

Jean Ping maintains his position until next summit as AUC election postponed

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AU Summit 2012 – Phto: RM

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — The outgoing African Union Commission (AUC) Chairman Jean Ping will maintain his position until next AU summit, as AUC election was postponed due to fierce competition, said diplomatic sources here on Monday.

AUC chief hails African initiatives on Somalia, other regional issues

Laaska News Jan 30, 2012

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — The outgoing president of the African Union (AU) Commission Jean Ping, a Gabonese national who is seeking re-election in a contest with South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, on Sunday gave the assessment of his first term in office, outlining the successes and the challenges.

AU chief denounces tragic interventions by foreign armies in Africa

Laaska News Jan 30, 2012

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) — Outgoing African Union (AU) President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who is also the president of Equatorial Guinea, on Sunday denounced the “tragic military interventions by foreign armies in Africa.”

New AU President elected

Laaska News Jan 30, 2012

An African summit convening in Addis Ababa has elected a new President of the African Union. He is President Thomas Boni Yayi of Benin.

Backgrounder: Basic facts about African Union, Highlights of agenda for 18th AU summit

Laaska News Jan 28, 2012
 Backgrounder: Highlights of agenda for 18th AU summit
 AU’s new conference center to be inaugurated 
Backgrounder: Basic facts about African Union

ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) — The African Union (AU) will kick off its 18th summit on Sunday at its headquarter in the Ethiopian’s capital of Addis Ababa with the theme of “Boosting Intra-African Trade.”