Cameroon: Forest Governance Facility Launches Environmental Projects
The Forest Governance Facility, FGF, Cameroon, has launched projects on seven community forest in the Northwest, Southwest and West Regions of the country. The projects were launched during a workshop in Bamenda, recently.
Tunisia: Easy Jet to Launch Service in 2009
The newspaper Le Temps reports in Monday's issue that the UK- based low-cost airline, Easy Jet has submitted a request to Tunisia 's civil aviation authorities (OACA) to operate a service from certain European cities such as Geneva, Paris and Frankfurt to respectively Tunis, Monastir and Djerba.
Nigeria: Oladapo On Trial in Spain
Former Nigeria youth international Olufemi Oladapo is on trial at Spanish second division side UD Salamanca, his epresentative has said. "Oladapo is trying out with Salamanca and we are hopeful of a deal," said former Nigeria international goalkeeper Joseph Dosu, who represents the versatile midfielder.
Nigeria: The Country And the GSP Debate
The EU - Nigeria trade regime is back in the press. It is not a surprise: the European Union is Nigeria's second trade partner and West Africa first trade partner, and the West Africa region is the first Africa Caribbean and Pacific trade partner for the EU.
Nigeria: Onuoha Suffers New Injury Setback
Manchester City's Nigerian-born defender, Nedum Onuoha has suffered a fresh injury setback, just few weeks after celebrating his return to fitness with The Citizens.
Nigeria: Lots of Citizens Still Commit Economic Crimes in Germany - Prof Asemota
Chief executive, Help Point International Development Consultant (HPIDC) and founder, Help Point International Foundation, based in Germany, Dr. Edwin Scott Asemota, an associate professor of medicine, disclosed that many Nigerian nationals living in Germany still commit economic crimes, including "419" (Advance Fee Fraud), theft, among others, involving millions of euros.
Uganda: Kibet Fouth in the Netherlands
MOSES Kibet started the cross country season by finishing fourth in the Netherlands on Friday.
Zimbabwe: Antipas Eyes Move
ZIMBABWE international striker Quincy Antipas has set his sights on moving to the Danish top-flight following a six-month stint of learning the ropes in the European country's third tier league.
Nigeria: Ashosh - First Country Hotel in London
WITH over four million Nigerians in Great Britain. And with the British-Nigeria relationship dating to 16th century, one would have expected that by now Great Britain would be dotted with hospitality houses being owned and run by Nigerians.
Nigeria: European Council Commends IG
THE European Economic Development Council (EEDC) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mike Okiro, for adopting an exceptional crime-fighting strategy that has reduced crime to the barest minimum in the country.
Rwanda: Minaffet to Promote Business Ties Over Aid
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation (MINAFFET) will focus on improving business relations with European countries while minimising the country's dependency on their aid, Foreign Minister, Rosemary Museminali revealed yesterday.
Rwanda: RDF Joins German NGO to Clear Marshland for Rice Production
The engineering unit of the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) in collaboration of Agro-action Allemande, a German NGO, have embarked on clearing Mwogo marshland in the Southern Province for a rice field.
Angola: Local Judo Player Gets Title in Russia
Angolan judo player Harrison Medina "Indio", 25, on Monday came first in the Russian university's 74 kilograms tournament, Angop learned.
Ghana: Boateng Move Close
German club Cologne are close to completing the signing of Ghana's Derek Boateng this month, according to the Bundesliga side.
Uganda: Should Aid Be Directly Transferred to the Poor?
Europe has made an ambitious commitment to scale up its aid to Africa, and Africa's challenges call for that greater engagement. But boosting aid to countries that are already aid-dependent requires clearer delivery mechanisms and a degree of budgetary predictability.
Nigeria: European Council Says Crime Has Reduced
The European Economic Development Council (EEDC) has commended the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sir Mike Mbana Okiro, over what it described as his exemplary leadership which has helped greatly in curbing crime in the country.
Mozambique: Swiss Company Wins Tender to Exploit Ancuabe Graphite Mines
The Swiss company Timcal Graphite & Carbon has been awarded the contract for the exploitation of Ancuabe graphite mines, in the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Uganda: Obama is New Vision Man of the Year
THE US president-elect, Barack Obama, has been voted the Best Person and Man of the year 2008 by The New Vision readers.
Guinea: EU, Reps Condemn Military Takeover
The Presidency of the European Union's Council has condemned the situation in Guinea and warned against any attempt by the military to take over power following the death of President Lansana Conte early last week.
Nigeria: Action Return Excites Etuhu
Former Super eagles midfielder, Dickson Etuhu has said that he is delighted to be back in action after making his first league start for Fulham in their 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Sunday.He joined Fulham from Sunderland in August but has been out of action recovering from a knee operation.
Rwanda: Canadian Rock Star to Join 'Clean Water' Campaign
A Canadian rock star, Tom Cochrane, is expected to join fellow artists in the mega January 1, 2009, concert to raise funds for enable Rwandans get fresh water through a World Vision run programme.
Rwanda: French Genocide Revisionist Writer to Reappear in Court
French writer Pierre Péan who was on trial in September over racial hatred charges in a Paris court, will again stand trial in an appeal chamber upon the demand of the French rights group SOS-Racisme and public prosecution in Paris, a top official of the Genocide Survivors' Association in Rwanda confirmed yesterday.
Africa: Africa 2008 - Hope Conquers
There is not doubt that the election of President-elect Barak Obama has ushered a new era in global politics.
Gambia: British Couple Pleads Guilty
David Fulton and Rachel Fiona, the British couple that has been facing trial at the Banjul Magistrates Court, last Wednesday, made an apparent U-turn, changing their plea from not guilty to guilty on the sedition charge preferred against them.
Rwanda: France - Claudine Vidal is Not Forbidden From Entering Country (Correction)
Claudine Vidal, a French sociologist, Research Director at CNRS, is not forbidden from entering Rwanda, contrary to what we had written last week.
Uganda: Lukanga BC Gets Swedish Aid
LUKANGA Boxing Club will have no more worries over boxing gear if its partnership with a Sweden-based boxing club materialises.
Nigeria: Atiku Denies Ties With Germany Bribery Scandal
Former vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has again debunked allegations linking his family to the international multi-billion-naira bribery-for-contract scandal involving global telecommunication giant Siemens.
Nigeria: Amodu Makes Case for Dwindling Stars
Super Eagles Coach, Shaibu Amodu has revealed that he is working on a plan to help Nigerian players in Europe shrug off their chain of poor performances.
Nigeria: Yobo Joins Megabucks Earners in Premier League
Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo is close to signing a new five-year deal at Everton which will see him join the club's top earners at GBP50,000 per week.
Nigeria: Lokomotiv Moscow Slam 10 Million Euros On Odemwingie
Russian club, Lokomotiv Moscow have slammed a 10 million Euros fee on Nigeria striker, Osaze Odemwingie.