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Boko Haram issues new threat against Niger, Chad
Date: 2015-02-16 17:35:37 GMT - Nigeria - Africa - SN:176 - ID:1978253
ABUJA, Feb 16 (MENA) - The Nigeria-based terror group Boko Haram on Monday threatened neighboring countries Niger and Chad, warning the fighters were prepared to carry out suicide bombings in the countries sending troops to help fight the ....
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Nigerian military repels Boko Haram attack on northeast town
Date: 2015-02-14 19:20:56 GMT - Nigeria - Africa - SN:118 - ID:1963945
ABUJA, Feb 14 (MENA) - Nigeria's military Saturday repelled an attack on a northeastern town by Boko Haram extremists who, as they retreated, warned residents not to participate in the country's elections in March, ABC News reported. Two air ....
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Amb. delivers Egyptian aid to Burundi independent electoral commission
Date: 2015-02-14 18:34:51 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:112 - ID:1963561
CAIRO, Feb 14 (MENA) – Egyptian Ambassador to Burundi Yasser Ragab delivered on Saturday Egyptian aid provided to Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The aid includes logistic equipment that helps in the electoral process. Ragab ....
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Egypt, Mauritania discuss education cooperation
Date: 2015-02-14 15:50:29 GMT - Mauritania - Africa - SN:75 - ID:1962613
NOUAKCHOTT, Feb 14 (MENA) - The manager of the Egyptian cultural center in Nouakchott met on Saturday with the president of the university of science, technology and medicine in Mauritania. The Egyptian official gave a review during the meeting ....
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Boko Haram calls for election boycott in Nigeria
Date: 2015-02-14 13:32:18 GMT - Nigeria - Africa - SN:56 - ID:1961497
ABUJA, Feb 14 (MENA) - Hundreds of Boko Haram militants have invaded the north-east Nigerian city of Gombe, firing heavy guns and distributing leaflets calling on residents to boycott upcoming general elections, according to residents, The Guardian ....
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UN cargo plane attacked in Kurdufan of Sudan
Date: 2015-02-13 21:56:40 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:118 - ID:1958109
KHARTOUM, Feb 13 (MENA) - A UN cargo plane came under fire of Sudan People’s Liberation Army on Friday while flying over Um Serdeba in South Kurdufan. According to sources in the UN mission, the plane received a barrage of gunfire leading to ....
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UN envoy: Nigeria's military needs to show 'greater resolve' in fighting Boko Haram extremists
Date: 2015-02-13 21:42:16 GMT - United Nations - Africa - SN:116 - ID:1958065
NEW YORK, Feb 13 (MENA) - The United Nations special representative for West Africa says Nigeria's military needs to show "greater resolve" in the widening fight against the extremist group Boko Haram, Fox News reported on Friday. Mohammed Ibn ....
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S. Sudan to cancel presidential election amid civil war
Date: 2015-02-13 20:12:52 GMT - South Sudan - Africa - SN:104 - ID:1957953
JUBA, Feb 13 (MENA) - South Sudan’s government plans to cancel presidential elections scheduled for June 30 and extend its own term by two years amid efforts to end the conflict in the oil-producing country. “In our quest for peace, the cabinet has ....
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FAO invited for ministerial African meeting in Cairo
Date: 2015-02-13 11:13:15 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:40 - ID:1954481
CAIRO, Feb 13 (MENA) - Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy on Friday invited Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) assistant director-general and the regional representative for the Near East and North Africa, Abdul Salam Ould Ahmed, to attend a ....
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Study offers on Renaissance Dam to be received next week - minister
Date: 2015-02-13 10:19:04 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:34 - ID:1954833
CAIRO, Feb 13 (MENA) – Technical and financial bids, offered by the five consultative offices recommended for resuming environmental studies on Ethiopia's Renaissance Dam, will be received next week, the minister of irrigation said Friday. Hossam ....
