Libya Releases Hundreds of Detained Illegal Africa Migrants

Hundreds of illegal immigrants have been released from detention centers in Libya at the behest of Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, the Malian president Amadou Toumani Toure said upon his return on Friday from Paris after a stopover in Tripoli.

New Political Party to be Formed in Mali

The “Mouvement Citoyen” (MC), a political association bringing together friends and supporters of Malian president Amadou Toumani Toure, will fade away in favor of a new political party that will be created on July 17th, said sources in Bamako.

800,000 New Mobile Telephone Subscribers Mali in 2009

The two Malian mobile telephone operators had a great year with a total of 800,000 new subscribers in 2009, according to the latest official figures released. The Malian market with only 3.5 million subscribers in 2008, now has 4.3 million, with a total...

Ali Bongo Sworn in As Gabon’s New President

Ali Bongo, the son of the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba, was sworn in Friday in Libreville as President of Gabon after officially winning the 30 August election with 41.79% of votes. When taking the oath, he swore to devote himself to the well being...