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Sudanese delegation seeks removing sanctions during US visit
Date: 2015-06-06 08:58:09 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:18 - ID:2738765
KHARTOUM, June 6 (MENA) – A delegation of Sudanese tribesmen left for the US as part of a 'popular initiative' led by Sudanese businessman Essam al Sheikh to urge the US to lift economic sanctions on the country and remove its name from the list of ....
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Citing ‘horrifying acts of cruelty’ in Nigeria, UN rights chief urges justice for victims
Date: 2015-06-05 18:42:17 GMT - Switzerland - Africa - SN:93 - ID:2737013
GENEVA, June 5 (MENA) - The human rights situation in Boko Haram-held areas of northern Nigeria is one of “absolute terror” and “grave” violations, the top United Nations human rights official said on Friday amid a wider call for Nigerian ....
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Ghana petrol station blast kills 150 people
Date: 2015-06-05 12:05:30 GMT - Ghana - Africa - SN:49 - ID:2734997
ACCRA, June 5 (MENA) - At least 150 people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, according to Sky News. President John Dramani Mahama said the country would observe three days of mourning for the ....
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Egypt ready to help Kenya fight terrorism
Date: 2015-06-05 09:27:33 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:29 - ID:2733965
CAIRO, June 5 (MENA) – Egypt will offer all technical support to Kenya to fight terrorism, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for Nile Basin Affairs Mohamed el Hamzawy said. Hamzawy made the remark during a meeting with a high-level Kenyan ....
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Gunmen abduct Eritrean asylum seekers in eastern Sudan
Date: 2015-06-05 09:26:14 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:28 - ID:2733969
KHARTOUM, June 5 (MENA) - Gunmen have abducted 14 Eritrean asylum seekers in eastern Sudan, said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). "Based on information from the Sudanese authorities, gunmen attacked a UNHCR convoy ....
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Proceedings for African free trade agreement kick off Sunday in Sharm
Date: 2015-06-05 08:08:44 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:18 - ID:2733329
CAIRO, June 5 (MENA) – Proceedings for signing a free trade agreement between Africa's three largest economic blocs will start on Sunday in Egypt’s Sharm El Sheikh city. On Sunday, meetings at the level of senior officials and experts will be ....
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Buhari praises Chad for joining fight against Boko Haram
Date: 2015-06-05 07:30:40 GMT - Chad - Africa - SN:12 - ID:2733117
N'DJAMENA, June 5 (MENA) - Nigeria's new President Muhammadu Buhari praised Chad for joining the fight against Boko Haram terrorist group. He said further cooperation was essential in the future. He met with Chad's President Idriss Deby in the ....
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Sudan ruling party delays announcement of new govt
Date: 2015-06-05 06:47:16 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:9 - ID:2733005
KHARTOUM, June 5 (MENA) – The ruling National Congress Party (NCP) in Sudan postponed the announcement of the new government to resume consultations on the proposed names given by President Omar Bashir. NCP Deputy Chairman Ibrahim Ghandour told ....
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Egyptian medical team in Juba to raise efficiency of health sector
Date: 2015-06-04 12:50:32 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:52 - ID:2729209
CAIRO, June 4 (MENA) - The Egyptian Embassy in Juba received a 15-strong medical delegation from Egypt's Health Ministry. The visit comes as part of Egypt's approach to cement ties with the African continent and its commitment to support the ....
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Ghana petrol station blast kills 73 people
Date: 2015-06-04 09:18:16 GMT - Ghana - Africa - SN:18 - ID:2727097
ACCRA, June 4 (MENA) - At least 73 people have been killed in an explosion at a petrol station in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, local authorities say, according to Sky News. Billy Anaglate, a spokesman for Ghana Fire Service, said the cause of ....
