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TRADE: African Countries Fight EU for Survival
Topix - Wednesday, May 23, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We don't have offensive commercial interests in these negotiations" Anti-poverty campaigners have likened trade negotiations between the European Union and several regions in Africa to a boxing match between a schoolboy novice and a heavyweight champion. via Inter Press Service ... more
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AFRICA/BENIN - National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies appointed
Topix - Tuesday, May 22, 2007
p> Cardinal Ivan Dias,Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples, on 16 March 2007 appointed Rev Jacques Mahougnon Agossou of the diocesan clergy of Porto Novo National Director of the ... via Fides News ... more
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Yar'Adua still battles legitimacy nine days to swearing-in
Topix - Sunday, May 20, 2007
p> IF organisers and beneficiaries of last April general elections had thought that the opposition trailing the polls would peter out, events of past few days point otherwise. via Vanguard ... more
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Burkina Faso holds public services conference
Topix - Friday, May 18, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"Unfortunately, weak contributions have badly affected our organization" About 20 African ministers in charge of public services here on Thursday attended a two-day conference of the Observatory of African Public Services in a bid to revive the institution. via People's Daily Online ... more
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Women, Defeated in National Polls, Focus on Local Elections
allAfrica.com - Thursday, May 17, 2007
ut of 250 candidates, just a handful triumphed: not an impressive track record by any measure. So, Benin's women are already looking ahead to the next ... more
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Chinese hi-tech products popular in Africa
Topix - Wednesday, May 16, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"African countries have realized the importance of hi-tech industries such as telecommunications for an economy. The development of Africa is an opportunity for China which has advanced technologies in these sectors" "Hi-tech products from China such as computers, mobile phones and software... more
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Unity Bank, Ecobank set to merge, sign MOU today
Topix - Tuesday, May 15, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"We are discussing with other banks and latest developments would be reported to shareholders in due course." A NOTHER major merger will occur in the Nigerian banking system today as Unity Bank Plc and Ecobank Plc sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Lagos . ... more
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Africa: NGOs Urge Study of Impact of European Trade Pacts
Topix - Sunday, May 13, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"If the EU can spend a year considering the request to include South Africa in the EPA negotiations before it gives a response, why do we not extend the EPA deadline?" Civil society organisations in southern and eastern Africa have urged John Kaputin, the... more
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Farmers Are 'Doubting Thomases'
allAfrica.com - Saturday, May 12, 2007
ore than two decades of work in the agricultural sector have taught Grégoire Comlan Houngnibo that it's not a lack of technology which is preventing Africa from solving problems of poor soil and food insecurity -- but rather lack of political ... more
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Before Baba steps out
Topix - Friday, May 11, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"That is the kind of society you are bound to have when a man like the President justifies electoral malpractices and talks about culture. Baba 70 should watch it" "I am too big to be put in anybody's pocket...I do not know whether we will have... more
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Change of Governor of Bermuda
Topix - Wednesday, May 09, 2007
p> Sir Richard Gozney KCMG has been appointed Governor and Commander in Chief of Bermuda, in succession to Sir John Vereker KCB. via M2.com ... more
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Angelique Kidjo
Topix - Tuesday, May 08, 2007
p> Afro-funk, reggae, samba, salsa, gospel, jazz, Zairean rumba, zouk, and makossa are combined through the music of soulful, Benin-born, Paris-based vocalist Angelique Kidjo. via KBCO.com ... more
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Jamb Registrar Apprehend Four Cheats
Topix - Sunday, May 06, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"I hope the police will not disgrace us." F our candidates were yesterday arrested in Lagos for attempting to copy prepared answers from handsets, during the Universities Matriculation Examination . via Guardian Newspapers ... more
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ETI, First Bank merger talks collapse
Topix - Sunday, May 06, 2007
p> 'Ecobank Transnational Incorporated says it has discontinued talks on the planned merger with First Bank Nigeria Plc due to differences in business mission and vision. via Vanguard ... more
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Country profile: Benin
Topix - Friday, May 04, 2007
p> Benin, formerly known as Dahomey, has emerged as a beacon of democracy and is one of Africa 's most stable nations. via BBC ... more
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Beirut ranks near bottom of desirable cities for foreign executives
Topix - Thursday, May 03, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"It's much easier for a Western woman than some of the other countries I've been in" BEIRUT : Beirut is one of the Arab world's least-desirable cities for an executive to be posted, according to the annual rankings of world metropolises assembled by Mercer Human... more
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UN launches leadership capacity scheme for world's poorest countries
Topix - Wednesday, May 02, 2007
p class="lede_quote">"This is a very important initiative that will build the capacity of LDCs to address major development concerns in a sustainable manner by tapping the unique strengths of individuals, communities and organizations in those countries" To be carried out in partnership with UN agencies, donor countries... more
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Kidjo's 'Djin Djin' rings loud, clear
Topix - Tuesday, May 01, 2007
p> Angelique Kidjo Djin Djin Razor & Tie Word has it that when Angelique Kidjo and the crew she recruited for "Djin Djin" knew they'd recorded a good take, they'd break into spontaneous dance in the studio. via Washington Times ... more
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Ecobank Nigeria lifts group...
Topix - Monday, April 30, 2007
p> "We are pleased with these results" Laurence do Rego said, "They are in line with the overall financial targets set for the group this year". Total assets of the group improved significantly by 57 percent to $4 ... via BusinessDay Nigeria ... more
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Morocco to chair next CENSAD energy minister meeting
Topix - Sunday, April 29, 2007
p> Morocco has been elected to preside over the 4th meeting of energy and mineral ministers from the Community of Sahel and Sahara States as well as host the next ministerial meeting slated for 2008, according to ... via People's Daily Online ... more
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