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World - Africa
Nigeria Lists Bank Debtors, Threatens Legal Action
Aug 19, 2009, 2:00 amThe list of more than 200 companies, individuals and state bodies includes stockbrokers and local oil and gas firms.
Bankers Cull Puts Corporate Nigeria on Alert
Aug 18, 2009, 1:00 pmNigeria's central bank sliced through the hubris of the business elite with its $2.6 billion bank bailout.
World Bank Hails Investment in Ugandan Farming
Aug 16, 2009, 8:00 amIndian investors are providing a livelihood and market for more than 1,000 Ugandan farmers.
Nigeria Injects $2.6 Billion into Five Banks, Sacks Directors
Aug 14, 2009, 3:00 pmNigeria's central bank said on Friday it was injecting 400 billion naira ($2.6 billion) into five banks.
Eskom Workers Appear to Back Deal, Says South Africa Union
Aug 11, 2009, 2:00 pmMost workers at South African state power firm Eskom appear ready to accept a pay offer from the utility that would avert a potentially crippling strike
Sudanese Woman in Trouser Case Banned From Travel
Aug 11, 2009, 10:00 amSudan has barred Lubna Hussein, who faces 40 lashes for wearing trousers, from travelling abroad.
Kuwait Claims It Foils al Qaeda Plan to Bomb U.S Army Camp
Aug 11, 2009, 9:00 amKuwait said it had foiled an al Qaeda-linked plan to bomb a U.S. Army camp and other "important facilities."
Somali President Calls for Help Fighting Militants
Aug 7, 2009, 1:00 pmSomali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed asked for more international help to battle hardline insurgents.
Niger's Tandja Wins Poll to Extend Term
Aug 7, 2009, 11:00 amPresident Tandja won a much-criticised referendum that will allow him to extend his term in office for three years.
Survivors of South Sudan Massacre Short of Food: U.N.
Aug 6, 2009, 11:00 pmSurvivors of a tribal massacre that killed 185 people in southern Sudan are desperately short of food, a U.N. officer said.
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