Month: July 2005

Washington, July 18, 2005— The Saudi Arabian government must follow through on its commitment to establish a commission to oversee charitable organizations, the U.S. Treasury official responsible for fighting terrorist finance says. In July 13 […]

Dakar,Senegal, July 19, 2005— Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade officially opened the African Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) Forum July 18, declaring that AGOA is a “shared vision of partnership” between the United States and Africa that […]

The Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana is full of discoveries to be made. Whether you opt for a stroll through Kumasi, it‘s capital or a day-long excursion up the rainforest your journey will be the richer […]

Kampala, 18 July, 2005— Uganda and Rwanda have signed an extradition treaty applying to criminals in each others’ country, a senior official of the Ugandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said. The ministry’s permanent secretary, […]

Nairobi, 18 July, 2005— The number of people displaced following clashes between two communities in the northern Kenyan district of Marsabit has risen as villagers continue to move to locations they consider safer, the Kenya […]

Johannesburg, 14 July, 2005— Botswana’s largest trade union federation is to meet with President Festus Mogae on Friday in a bid to tackle ongoing labour unrest. The Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) is expected […]

Brazzaville, 14 July, 2005— Energy ministers from countries in Central Africa said on Wednesday the provision of electricity must be part of their national strategic plans to end poverty. Their appeal came at the end […]

Johannesburg, 13 July, 2005— The World Bank Board has approved US $239 million in soft loans to help Madagascar reach its development goals, fight HIV/AIDS and stimulate economic growth. Jocelyn Rafidinarivo, the World Bank spokesman […]