Bharti Airtel to invest $125 mn in Gabon
Source: NewKerala
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-06-19 06:28:37 -0700 | business-news
The company announced the investment on the sidelines of "The New York Forum Africa 2013" event here Wednesday. Bharti will use the money to expand third-generation and fourth-generation telecommunications networks and on some social programmes in the country, Manoj Kohli,...
South Sudan: South Sudanese Supermodel Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador
Source: Africa Headlines
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-06-18 21:12:10 -0700 | political-news
It is thrilling to receive this at a conference full of business people and political leaders who are working to increase development, education and healthcare in Africa," said Wek. Regional Representative to the US and the Caribbean, said in his...
Kenyan employers prefer private university graduates: study
Source: Daily Nation
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-06-09 02:20:21 -0700 | political-news
Kenyan employers prefer graduates from private universities to public ones, a new study shows. The research conducted by Moi University's School of Education notes that graduates from private universities are more competent and exude high personal confidence as opposed to...
Gabon senator held over ritual ...
Source: Qatar English Daily
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-06-08 17:26:02 -0700 | political-news
A member of Gabon's senate has been arrested in an investigation into the ritual killing of a 12-year-old girl in the central African nation four years ago, the first time a senior politician has been detained in such a case....
Africa: Interview With Founder of the New York Forum Africa
Source: All Africa
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-06-03 06:29:19 -0700 | business-news
I first conceived of the notion of creating a panAfrican economic forum for Africa, in Africa in 2012. President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon shared the same notion and vision. The Republic of Gabon is one of the leading regional...
Ex-CAR president a wanted man
Source: News 24
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-31 12:24:28 -0700 | travel-news
The Central African Republic (CAR) has issued an international arrest warrant for former president Francois Bozize, who was ousted by rebels in a coup in March, on charges including crimes against humanity, the chief Bangui prosecutor Alain Tolmo said. "Since...
With leaders like these MPs, Kenya does not need enemies
Source: Daily Nation
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-24 11:12:31 -0700 | political-news
Rating In Summary Ruto's office had committed we taxpayers to paying more than Sh100 million for a year (not counting fuel and other incidentals) so that the Deputy President can travel in style across the world whenever he feels like....
Ruto office seeks to calm storm over trip
Source: Daily Nation
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-20 14:17:21 -0700 | political-news
Rating In Summary Documents seen by the Nation show the Deputy President was accompanied on the trip to Gabon, Congo, Nigeria and Algeria by 14 people who included MPs Josephine Lesuuda, Alice Ng'ang'a and Yusuf Chanzu. Deputy President William Ruto...
Regional force boosts troop numbers in Central African Republic
Source: Reuters
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-18 16:24:09 -0700 | travel-news
Topics Central African Republic's new leader Michel Djotodia greets his supporters at a rally in favor of the Seleka rebel alliance in downtown Bangui March 30, 2013. African military chiefs agreed on Saturday to more than double the size of...
Gabon's oil production in decline for Total
Source: United Press International
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-15 05:15:37 -0700 | business-news
French supermajor Total said first quarter revenue for operations in Gabon was down 6 percent because of lower oil production. Total said Gabonese revenues declined 6 percent to $390 million for the first quarter because of lower market prices and...
Gabon: Thousands march against ritual killings
Source: The Boston Globe
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-11 09:50:56 -0700 | political-news
Gabon (AP) Thousands of Gabonese people marched to protest ritual killings, in which people are murdered so their body parts can be used in amulets to bring good luck. Sylvia Bongo Ondimba, Gabon's first lady, led the event Saturday along...
Over 6,000 unable to resume school in Tana River
Source: Daily Nation
Gamba :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-07 08:24:16 -0700 | travel-news
Over 6,000 pupils in Tana River County have not reported to school for the second term after 15 schools was marooned by floods. The assistant County Education Director Mr Frederick Njuga said most of the 15 marooned schools were inaccessible...
Gabon: Govt Advised to Repeal Media Law and Draft New Legislation
Source: Africa Headlines
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-06 06:39:45 -0700 | political-news
Reporters Without Borders wrote to the Gabonese government today with its recommendations for the government's planned reform of the 2001 broadcasting, cinematographic and print media law. The recommendations were prepared after the government told Reporters Without Borders it wanted to...
Cosafa Cup provides chance to build
Source: BBC
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-24 07:25:54 -0700 | sports-news
The draw for the southern African regional tournament was made in Lusaka on Friday evening and has thrown up some intriguing ties. The Zebras have struggled since their maiden Africa Cup of Nations qualification last year. But they have a...
Check Out 11 Of The Most Interesting Gifts The White House Received In 2011
Source: BusinessInsider
Libreville :: Gabon | updated 2013-05-03 18:02:27 -0700 | business-news
The State Department has released its listing of gifts the White House received from foreign dignitaries in 2011, and it includes a pretty eclectic mix of strange and spectacular presents. The President doesn't get to hang on to gifts valued...
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