Gaborone United (GU) will be buoyed by the Zebras' recent success in North Africa, when they take on Egyptian side, Haras El Hodood in a CAF Confederations Cup third round tie on Saturday. www.mmegi.bw | 7/29/10 4:24 PM

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Jean Ping, condemned the assassination, after many long months in captivity, of a French hostage and reaffirmed his concern over the resurgence of the scourge of terrorism in the Sahel-Saharan region. He expressed his sincere condolences to the victim’s family, as well as the French Government and people. He reiterated the legitimacy of anti-terrorist initiatives by the countries of the region with a view to strengthening the effectiveness of their individual and collective action. allafrica.com | 7/28/10 5:32 PM

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has announced to introduce its Airbus A340-500 on Tripoli route from 1st August 2010.

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Two other countries, Djibouti and Guinea have pledged to send troops to Mogadishu, thereby increasing the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops' numbers from 6,100 contributed by Uganda and Burundi to 8,100 fighters. allafrica.com | 7/28/10 10:11 AM

Hamptons MENA, a premier property services company with a strong geographic presence in the Middle East and North Africa region, has cemented its Egypt operations with the opening of its full-fledged ... story.arabherald.com | 7/28/10 10:05 AM

The gender ministry has asked Libyan president Muammar Gadaffi to clear a debt of sh2.6b for the Afro Arab Youth conference held in Kampala in 2008. allafrica.com | 7/28/10 10:04 AM

France is "at war" with Al-Qaeda and will step up military involvement in North Africa after the regional branch of the jidahist group killed a French aid worker, the prime... feedproxy.google.com | 7/27/10 11:21 PM

The Gambian delegation to the inaugural edition of African Youth Games, dubbed 'Rabat 2010' arrived in Banjul last Wednesday from Rabat, Morroco, were the Games were held. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 3:14 PM

Libyan leader, Muammar Gadaffi, yesterday caused a scene at the African Heads of State Summit in Speke Resort, Munyonyo near Kampala when he slapped one of his aides for taking him to a wrong venue of the meeting. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 1:35 PM

The outgoing Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt on Friday praised the Namibian people for their support for the Palestinian cause. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 12:57 PM

French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has said an al Qaida hostage may have been dead before a bid to rescue him was launched The North Africa branch of al Qaida may have executed a French hostage in the Sahara before a failed raid to free him, France's prime minister has claimed.

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France is "at war" with Al-Qaeda and will step up military involvement in North Africa after the regional branch of the jidahist group killed a French aid worker, the prime... feedproxy.google.com | 7/27/10 10:21 AM

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed has commiserated with the people of Bauchi Emirate, the entire people of Bauchi State and in particular, the family of the late Emir of Bauchi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Suleiman Adamu, whose death occurred on Friday, 23rd July, 2010 in an Egyptian hospital. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 9:09 AM

Muslim Action Committee Centre of Nigeria (MAC) has petitioned the Attorney General of Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) over what it called "orchestrated campaign" against Senator Ahmad Sani Yarima's marriage to an Egyptian wife. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 8:50 AM

Members on the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee want the Libyan Leader to fulfil his promise to pay about Shs2.6 billion used in feeding and accommodating Afro-Arab youth conference delegates in Kampala in 2008. Col. Muammar Gadaffi is currently attending the 15th AU Summit in Kampala. allafrica.com | 7/27/10 8:23 AM

Egyptian private equity firm Citadel Capital has announced the first closing of its Africa and Middle East and North Africa funds, Bloomberg has reported. The Cairo-based firm received $136.8m from in... story.arabherald.com | 7/27/10 7:25 AM

The Egyptian authorities must ensure witnesses called in the trial of two police officers accused over the beating to death of a man outside an Alexandria internet café are protected against possible reprisals, Amnesty International said today. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 7:55 PM

French President Nicolas Sarkozy confirms killing of 78-year-old aid worker Michel Germaneau by members of al-Qaida in Islamic Maghreb www1.voanews.com | 7/26/10 6:29 PM

The Uganda U-20 national soccer team went down 2-0 to Egypt crying foul as their consolation goal in Cairo was disallowed over the weekend. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 3:00 PM

French President Nicolas Sarkozy pledged on Monday to avenge the death of Frenchman Michel Germaneau, who was abducted, held and executed by an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Mali. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 2:35 PM

Al-Qaida in North Africa says it has killed French engineer abducted in Niger in April



Africa - Niger - French language - Nicolas Sarkozy - North Africa abcnews.go.com | 7/26/10 12:41 PM

Terrorist groups says the killing was in retaliation for the death of six of its members in Mali www1.voanews.com | 7/26/10 10:34 AM

The European Union on Monday condemned the "foul assassination" of French hostage Michel Germaneau by Al-Qaeda militants in north Africa, vowing action to reinforce security in... feedproxy.google.com | 7/26/10 10:20 AM

Making its first ever overseas acquisition, FMCG player Dabur today said it has acquired Turkish personal care firm Hobi Kozmetik Group for $ 69 million (about Rs 324 crore) as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the Middle East and North Africa. economictimes.indiatimes.com | 7/26/10 10:16 AM

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for a crisis meeting after al-Qaeda in North Africa said it had killed a 78-year-old French hostage, in an audio statement broadcast by Al Jazeera. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 10:10 AM

EGYPTIAN citizens in Rwanda were on Friday joined at their embassy by government officials and members of the diplomatic community in Kigali to celebrate the 58th Egyptian Revolution Day. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 9:09 AM

Uganda faces an unenviable task of beating mighty Egypt 3-0 if the Hippos are to advance in the CAF U-20 Championships. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 9:02 AM

After bomb blasts that left close to 80 dead and several injured our youths finally brought some joy to the country. Uganda won two golds, four silvers and five bronze medals at two major international meets. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 9:02 AM

Al-Qaeda in North Africa, known as al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, has killed the French engineer who was abducted in Niger in April. story.venezuelastar.com | 7/26/10 7:54 AM

Angolan president Jose Eduardo dos Santos discussed Sunday in Kampala (Uganda) with his algerian counterpart, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the relations between the two countries in various domains. allafrica.com | 7/26/10 7:01 AM

The leader of al Qaeda's offshoot in North Africa said in a message broadcast Sunday that the group has killed a French engineer taken hostage in Niger in April. www.ctv.ca | 7/26/10 2:20 AM

Al Qaeda's wing in North Africa said it had killed a French hostage in response to a raid last week by French troops against a base in the Sahara desert, according to a recording aired on Sunday by Al Jazeera.

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AP - The leader of al-Qaida's offshoot in North Africa said in a message broadcast Sunday that the group has killed a French engineer taken hostage in Niger in April. us.rd.yahoo.com | 7/25/10 10:46 PM

Group says he was killed in response to a raid that killed six al-Qaida members in Mali last week www1.voanews.com | 7/25/10 10:42 PM

President Nicolas Sarkozy called a crisis meeting of his defence and security advisers amid reports Sunday that a French hostage held by Al-Qaeda militants in north Africa had been... feedproxy.google.com | 7/25/10 10:19 PM

Al Qaeda’s wing in North Africa said it had killed a French hostage it was holding in response to a raid by France and Mauritania against the group, according to a recording aired on Sunday by Al Jazeera. www.canada.com | 7/25/10 10:15 PM

Al-Qaeda’s wing in North Africa said it had killed a French hostage it was holding in response to a raid by France and Mauritania against the group, according to a recording aired on Sunday by A... story.venezuelastar.com | 7/25/10 9:33 PM

China FM: Nuclear talks with Iran should resume as soon as possible 21:54 Al-Qaida in north Africa says killed French hostage 21:19 BP CEO to step down over handling of Gulf of Mexico oil spill 21:06 Israel, US sign deal to upgrade Arrow missile shield 20:27 Turkey defeats Israel in a women's volleyball game in Ankara 20:04 Turkey defeats Israel ...

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Al Qaeda's wing in North Africa said it had killed a French hostage it was holding in response to a raid by France and Mauritania against the group tvnz.co.nz | 7/25/10 8:00 PM

On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the Egyptian people as you mark your National Day on July 23. This is an opportunity to celebrate Egypt's rich history and culture and to reaffirm the bonds of friendship that have united our two countries for many years. I have been privileged to experience first-hand the warmth and generosity of the Egyptian people and the beauty of your ancient nation. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 7:11 PM

The French military helped Mauritanian forces thwart an attack by suspected al Qaeda members in northwest Africa in an operation that left six extremists dead, officials said Friday. www.ctv.ca | 7/23/10 5:30 PM

FLAMBOYANT U-20 national soccer coach Frank 'Video' Anyau is optimistic his boys will tame Egypt when they clash in the first round first leg Africa Youth Championship in Cairo on Sunday. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 2:58 PM

GOVERNMENT has said the Egyptian revolution is a significant event in history because it inspired Africans to rid themselves of the colonial rule and march to freedom. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 2:19 PM

Prime Minister Mohamed Ghannouchi received on Thursday Morocco's ambassador in Tunis, Mr. Néjib Zerouali Ouarithi. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 12:46 PM

President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali sent a message to congratulate Egyptian president Mohamed Hosni Mubarak, on his country's National Day. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 12:46 PM

More than 1,000 Tunisian industrial companies employing a total workforce of 177,000 people have launched their financial restructuring and upgrading at a cost of 1600 million dinars, announced on Tuesday, Mr. Afif Chelbi, Minister of Industry and Technology. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 11:46 AM

Following a spell of warm weather, the Tunisian Weather authority has announced that as of Wednesday evening temperatures will rise in many regions of the country to over 40 degrees Celsius accompanied by Sirocco winds. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 11:46 AM

Following their gold medal harvest during the African Youth games recently hold in Rabat, 4 young Tunisian swimmers (Fadi Hannachi, Wassim Elloumi, Nessrine Khélifati et Zeyneb Khalfallah) will represent Tunisia in the Youth Olympic Games due to be held in Singapore, from August 14 to 26, 2010. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 11:46 AM

Relations between the United Nations Organization (UNO) and Tunisia and the current international issues were the focus of Foreign Minister Kamel Morjane's meeting, on Tuesday in Tunis, with Dr. Ali Abdessalam Triki, President of UN General Assembly's current session. allafrica.com | 7/23/10 11:46 AM

The United States said Friday that it considered an Al-Qaeda-affiliated gang in North Africa to be a "common threat" after French-backed Mauritanian forces launched a deadly... feedproxy.google.com | 7/23/10 11:21 AM