* Sudan: Obama Condemns Expulsion of Aid Agencies *
In his most important intervention on Africa policy since his inauguration, President Barack Obama of the United States has condemned Sudan’s expulsion of international aid agencies from Darfur.
* Nigeria: US Deports 60 Nigerians *
United States of America has deported 60 Nigerians for committing various offences ranging from stealing, credit card fraud and immigration misdemeanours.
* South Africa: Markets Keep up Rallies as U.S. Lifts Spirits *
MARKETS across the globe extended their rally yesterday on signs that the worst might indeed be over for banks, prompting a strong rise in their share prices.
* Africa: Obama, UN Chief Discusses Boosting U.S.-UN Cooperation *
During a meeting today between United Nations Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon and United States President Barack Obama, the two leaders agreed on the potential for stepped up US-UN cooperation on a host of issues.
* Sudan: Obama – Growing Crisis in Darfur is Not Acceptable *
President Obama and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon have agreed to seek ways to end the immediate humanitarian crisis in Darfur and work toward long-term peace and stability in Sudan.
* Africa: Remarks By President Obama and UN Chief *
PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, let me just say that I am very grateful for the Secretary General taking the time to visit with us today. As I’ve said previously, I think the United Nations can be an extraordinarily constructive, important partner in bringing about peace and stability and security to people around the world. And the Secretary General has shown extraordinary
leadership during his tenure as Secretary General.
* Guinea: U.S. Calls for Elections in 2009 *
The December 2008 military coup in Guinea, coupled with a failure to hold free and fair elections in 2009, would only confirm the West African nation’s growing reputation as “an international pariah,” says acting Assistant Secretary General for African Affairs Philip Carter III.
* Guinea: Elections in 2009 Key to Country’s Return to Democracy *
The December 2008 military coup in Guinea, coupled with a failure to hold free and fair elections in 2009, would only confirm the West African nation’s growing reputation as “an international pariah,” says acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Phillip
Carter III.