By Nangayi Guyson – KAMPALA (31-03-2011) –Ugandan President Museveni last night denied reports that his government was ready to offer Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi asylum if it was requested and described such reports as “utter rubbish.” This comes after Wednesday’s Al Arabiya news, Al Jazeera TV channel, and other media reports that the Ugandan government was willing to offer Muammar Gaddafi asylum if he requests for it. The Uganda’s daily monitor newspaper reported on Thursday that it had contacted the President through his Principal Private Secretary, Ms Grace Akello and she denied quoting Mr Museveni saying that,“That is a totally unfounded... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Abidjan – Fighting broke out on Wednesday between forces loyal to internationally recognised Ivory Coast president Alassane Ouattara as his troops entered Ivory Coast’s capital, residents of Yamoussoukro. Alassane Ouattara forces have been fighting from the north and incumbent leader Laurent Gbagbo has appealed for a ceasefire. Mr Gbagbo refuses to stand down despite the UN saying he lost November’s poll. A resident of Tiebissou said, “There has been shooting for two hours in Tiebissou, currently fighting is taking place downtown a strategic point of access to the political capital of Ivory Coast. “Fighting with heavy weapons... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – CAIRO (30-03-2011)– On Wednesday Al Arabiya news Agency reported that the Ugandan government is willing to offer Muammar Gaddafi asylum if he requests for it. This comes after The West and other states suggested the Libyan leader should go into exile to end the conflict in his country. The television channel did not give further details about that but Uganda is one of the members of the African Union ad hoc committee trying to mediate a resolution of the Libyan conflict after the United Nations authorized air strikes to protect Libyan civilians from forces loyal to... Continue Reading
By Gambian Correspondent – The Director of the Ambassador’s Office at the Libyan Embassy in Banjul, Zeyad Abulgasim Muhamed, has said that the intervention of the West in Libya is unjustifiable. Mr Zeyad was addressing local journalists at his office in Fajara yesterday during a press conference convened by the embassy. According to him, the problem in Libya is an internal matter, and does not warrant the intervention of any external force from the West, as is happening. “The financial crisis in Europe and America has compelled them to look for opportunities like what they are doing in Libya... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye , Mining, Energy & Petroleum Reporter – The 1st Liberian Mining, Energy & Petroleum Conference & Exhibition (LIMEP 2011) will take place from 11 – 13 April 2011, in Monrovia, Republic of Liberia. This event is organised by the Ministry of Lands, Mines and Energy, in partnership with AME Trade Ltd. According to organizers LIMEP 2011 is a turnkey event focusing on Liberia’s mining, energy and petroleum potential and their sustainable development. LIMEP will feature three days of conference sessions, a trade exhibition, round table discussions, seminars as well as touristic trips and mine site visits. It... Continue Reading
