Africa
AU welcomes agreements on border delimitation
February 19, 2012 10:20
NAN-F-1 Maritime By Yusuf Muhammed Addis Ababa, Feb. 19, 2012 (NAN) The Chairperson of the AU Commission, Dr Jean Ping, on Sunday welcomed the signing of two agreements on the delimitation of Maritime borders of Seychelles, Comoros and Tanzania. A statement issued in Addis Ababa by the Peace and Security Department of the Commission said one of the agreements involved the Republic... please sign in to read the full story
Common currency to boost trade in sub-region - ECOWAS
February 13, 2012 18:21
(Audio attached) Common currency to boost trade in sub-region - ECOWAS NAN-H-86 Trade Enugu, Feb. 13, 2012 (NAN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the introduction of a common currency in the sub-region will boost trade among countries. Briefing newsmen in Enugu on Monday, the Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Micheal Nyaunu, said the... please sign in to read the full story
African Economic Confab wants leaders to pursue economic growth
October 29, 2011 10:27
NAN-F-1 Economy By Yusuf Muhammed Addis Ababa, Oct. 29, 2011 (NAN) Participants at the just concluded African Economic Conference on Friday urged African leaders to utilize the continent’s natural resources and pursue a sustainable economic growth and development. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the four-day conference organised by the UN Economic Commission... please sign in to read the full story
Ivorian Electoral Commission extends date for legislative candidates
October 27, 2011 03:30
NAN-F-1 Extension By Oche Echeija Egwa Abidjan, Oct. 27, 2011 (NAN) The Ivorian Electoral Commission (CIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of credentials for candidates seeking election into the country’s National Assembly. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elections will hold on Dec. 11. A statement issued by the commission in Abidjan on... please sign in to read the full story
Lake Chad Basin shrinks to 2,500 sqm -– Executive Secretary
October 25, 2011 16:38
NAN-F-31 Lake Chad By Yusuf Muhammed Addis Ababa, Oct. 25, 2011 (NAN) Mr Sanusi Abdullahi, Executive Secretary, Lake Chad Basin Commission, has said that the Basin has shrunk from 250,000 sqm to 2,500sqm since the 1960s. Abdullahi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Addis Ababa that climate change was one of major factors responsible for the decrease. ``The current size... please sign in to read the full story
