Monthly Archives: July 2013
US gives bomb disposal equipment to Police
The United States of America is playing a key role in strengthening the capacity of the Nigeria Police personnel to tackle terrorism and other...
Foreign Office Minister for Africa urges restraint after South Sudan president fires entire cabinet
The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has responded with an urge for restraint and the rapid restoration of stable government after it emerged...
Ghana Cocoa Board cleared to seek credit
Ghana’s parliament has approved a trade finance facility of US$1.2 billion for the purchase of cocoa beans for the 2013/2014 crop season, following a...
Uganda exports reach new high
Uganda exports reach new high
Figures released by the Ugandan Export Promotion Board show that Uganda's exports reached sh5.9 trillion (£1.49 billion) last year, up...
Relief organisation sets out to stop traffic
It’s estimated that anywhere from 12 million to 27 million people around the world are victims of human trafficking. Humanitarian agencies say human trafficking...
Employers in cross-hairs of new Immigration Bill
The government has announced its intention to make sure that immigration enforcement is a consideration in all government business.
In preparation for the proposed Immigration...
Cissé rapped over double standards
A Muslim footballer who refused to wear his team sponsor’s logo because it would be at odds with his faith is being branded a...
Second man implicated in Greek island stabbing
A second suspect has emerged in the investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old Briton in the resort town of Malia, north-eastern Crete,...
Study links nasal sprays to birth defects
“Pregnant women who use nasal sprays for colds and hayfever increase the risk of rare birth defects,” according to a report on Mail Online.
This...
SE Londoners warned to protect before travel
People living in south-east London who plan to visit countries affected by malaria this summer should take special steps to protect themselves.
The call comes...
