By Shout-Africa News – CAIRO, — Vice President Joe Biden issued a public statement after his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak: “I am grateful to President Mubarak for his hospitality, and for the opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues. Egypt and the United States are partners in a shared desire to see peace and economic prosperity in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sudan. I thank Egypt for the leadership role it has played in supporting these priorities. “Today, President Mubarak and I reiterated our commitment to reaching a comprehensive peace in the region. The United States... Continue Reading
By Shout-Africa News – JOHANNESBURG, — The FIFA Executive Committee held a two-day meeting in Johannesburg chaired by FIFA President Blatter on 6 and 7 June 2010. The executive received reports on the preparations for the upcoming 60th FIFA Congress and the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa, and expressed their satisfaction and anticipation with just days to go before the start of the first World Cup on African soil. The Executive Committee decided to approve the change of date for the preliminary draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, which will be held six months earlier than in... Continue Reading
By Shout Africa News -PRAIA, — The United States African Development Foundation has committed new funds to serve marginalized communities in Cape Verde. The funding will benefit Associação das Mulheres Batucadeiras de Alto Gouveia (AMBAG) and Associação dos Trabalhadores para Defesa e Conservação da Biodiversidade (Biodiversidade). Both organizations face similar challenges to overcoming poverty. After signing the grants, USADF Chairman Jack Leslie stated, “The land where these grantees live makes it impossible for them to grow food and has forced community members to engage in dangerous activities to support their livelihood. These grants will serve some of the most impoverished... Continue Reading
SAN DIEGO, — After a two-month nationwide search, Verizon and Univision have selected Gabriel Sotelo as the “Reportero ADE deVerizon” for Univision Television Group. Beginning June 11, Sotelo will be a guest reporter on Univision’s sports news team covering the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) soccer matches in Johannesburg and Pretoria. “It’s a huge blessing and a privilege to be part of such a prestigious media company as Univision,” said Sotelo. “To be the Verizon Reporter, and get a chance to experience and report live all the excitement of the soccer matches, is an incredible opportunity and honour.” Sotelo,... Continue Reading
Shout-Africa News – KHARTOUM — The Libyan government today formally announced that it has no intention of handing over a Darfur rebel leader to Sudan to face charges related to a 2008 attack he launched on the capital. The leader of the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) Khalil Ibrahim has been residing in the Libyan capital following the surprising refusal by Chadian authorities to let him in and forced him to return to Tripoli after destroying his passport. Chad has been a hub for JEM fighters and political officers through which they entered to their bases inside Darfur. However,... Continue Reading
