Topic: Politics

  A jubilant CCK’s chairman Constantine Akitanda (R), holding a party registration certificate with John Tendwa (L) the registrar of political parties.

…….Solicits support in fight against terrorism. – By Shout-Africa.com Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Nigerians to assist the security agencies with useful information that would help in arresting members of the Islamic militants known as Boko Haram. Dr. Jonathan made the appeal during a condolence visit to Kano on Sunday after the northern Nigerian city faced one of the deadliest Boko Haram attacks in recent times. The series of coordinated bomb attacks and subsequent gun battles claimed the lives of over 165 people, including Channels Television reporter, Enenche Akogwu. In a statement, the Islamic sect... Continue Reading

…. of political opposition leaders and activists . -2012 brings a lot of uncertainty in Uganda as the year is already mirrored by violent, unjustified brutal arrests of opposition leaders and Activists for Change(A4C) who have taken action to draw attention to the unbearable rising cost of living, aggravated by rampant corruption, high inflation rates and bad governance by the NRM Government and its leadership. This year so far the country has been hit by a massive traders strike which cost the country an estimated Ushs40b ($16m), immediately followed by a vigorous re-launch of the peaceful walk to work protests led... Continue Reading

……As he Swore in For Fourth Term In Office – By Shout-Africa.com Gambia Correspondent – Yahya Jammeh was sworn in for a fourth five-year term of office Thursday as President of the Republic of The Gambia, pledging to transform The Gambia into an economic superpower. Jammeh, in power since 1994 after he overthrew former President Dawda Jawara in a bloodless coup, was re-elected in the 24th November 2011 presidential polls with 72% of the total votes cast.  “For the massive support and love Gambians have for me, I hereby pledge to take you to the promise land of an undisputed economic... Continue Reading

By Shout-Africa Correspondent Chinyere Ogbonna – President Goodluck Jonathan has assured the international community that in spite of what the country is going through Nigeria will be totally committed to maintenance of peace and order in the world, in line with the United Nations Charter. The president was speaking at the president’s annual diplomatic reception for all foreign missions in Nigeria. He also told them that democracy and democratic governance has come to stay and was being deepened. Dr. Jonathan noted that the gains of popular mandate was that governments which come to power through the popular will of the people... Continue Reading