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Nigeria police warn officers against undermining integrity during state election
Ahead of Saturday's governorship election in Anambra State in south-eastern Nigeria, the State police command has warned its officers to shun any act capable of undermining the integrity of the force.
The command's spokesman, Emeka ...
The command's spokesman, Emeka ...
Posted: 2010-02-02 at 11:57
Nigeria: Fish Out Dina's Killers
The public outrage and widespread condemnation trailing the recent gruesome assassination of Otunba Dipo Dina, the Action Congress gubernatorial candidate in the April 2007 election in Ogun State, no doubt reflects public frustration with previous ...
Posted: 2010-02-01 at 01:51
British lawmakers to assess UK-funded projects in Zimbabwe
A group of British lawmakers is due to arrive in Zimbabwe on Sunday to assess projects funded by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID), APA learns here Saturday.
The group, from the UK House of Commons' ...
The group, from the UK House of Commons' ...
Posted: 2010-01-30 at 03:16
French fishermen fear end of sushi bonanza
SETE, France (Reuters) - As the clock on Sete's city tower strikes 5 p.m., the clear blue sky of this Mediterranean seaport suddenly fills with seagulls, awaiting the return of fishing boats from their regulated time at sea. ...
Posted: 2010-01-28 at 11:48
Nigeria: Assassination of Dipo Dina - Bankole, Afenifere Mourn
EMINENT Nigerians and group have expressed their shock and outrage at the assassination of 2007 Action Congress (AC) candidate in the Ogun State governorship election, Otumba Dipo Dina, even as they tasked the police to fish out the assassins.
Posted: 2010-01-27 at 11:02
Nigeria: VP Orders Security Agencies to Find Dina's Assailants
Vice President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has directed the police to act in concert with other security agencies and fish out without delay the killers of Otunba Dipo Dina, the Action Congress (AC)'s gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State in the 2007 ...
Posted: 2010-01-27 at 07:41
Nigeria's inter-religious group calls for exposure of people behind Jos crisis
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) said in Abuja on Thursday that there should be no “untouchables or sacred cows'' in efforts to unravel those behind the Jos crisis in Plateau State in northern Nigeria.
The group said in a ...
The group said in a ...
Posted: 2010-01-21 at 10:07
Nigeria's police minister says perpetrators of violence will be punished
Nigeria's Minister of Police Affairs, Dr Ibrahim Lame, has warned that the perpetrators of violence in all parts of the country and their sponsors will be dealt with according to the law.
Reacting to the violence that erupted in Jos on ...
Reacting to the violence that erupted in Jos on ...
Posted: 2010-01-19 at 02:15
Nigeria: Fake Marine Insurance Policies in Circulation
The rate at which fake and expired products circulate in the Nigerian market is greatly alarming. Duplicating and selling fakes in form of original brands is yet a war to be fought against. At the same time this menace is posing a big and serious ...
Posted: 2010-01-15 at 07:39
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts Goods Worth Over N350 Million
A two - day ambush in the creeks of Eastern Obolo, Akwa Ibom State, by men of the Eastern Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has resulted in the interception and seizure of contraband goods estimated at over N350million market value.
Posted: 2010-01-15 at 10:21
Marines defend troops after shots at Afghan protest
DELARAM, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A U.S. Marine commander in south Afghanistan blamed provocateurs for using religion to stir up a violent demonstration that has raised the political temperature in the country's most volatile region. ...
Posted: 2010-01-13 at 04:09
US grants 1.6bn CFA francs for Burkinabe road and agricultural sectors
The Millennium Challenge Account of the United States government has granted Burkina Faso a package of 1.6 billion CFA francs for the country's road and agricultural sectors, APA learns Tuesday from the Burkinabe coordinator of the MCA.
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Posted: 2010-01-13 at 02:19
Ghana: Arming Fishermen With Cameras
On Jamestown beach in Ghana's capital, Accra, 38-year-old Ayele Okine, mother of six, grills fingerling fish, smoke billowing from her charcoal fire. She supports her six children alone, as her fisherman husband is serving a 10-year prison term for ...
Posted: 2010-01-12 at 03:25
Nigeria set to exploit its marine resources
The Executive Director of the Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Mr Olajide Ayinla, says the institute has concluded plans to harness the untapped marine resources in Nigeria territorial waters.
Speaking to ...
Speaking to ...
Posted: 2010-01-11 at 05:15
Closed Zambian mine continues to operate illegally
A coal mine located in the small fishing town of Sinazongwe south of the capital that was shut down by the government last month for poor safety standards has continued operating illegally, APA learns from reliable sources.
The Chinese owned ...
The Chinese owned ...
Posted: 2010-01-10 at 02:49
Myanmar election could spark rise in refugees
MAE SOT, Thailand (Reuters) - The rubbish dump outside the Thai town of Mae Sot steams with rancid rotting fish and other debris, a squalid haven for hundreds of refugees from Myanmar that aid groups say could swell in size this year. ...
Posted: 2010-01-07 at 12:12
Guinea Bissau confiscates 10 foreign fishing vessels
Ten foreign fishing vessels have been confiscated this year by the Department of Maritime Observation (Fiscap) of Guinea Bissau, the Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Junior announced on Monday in Bissau, the capital.
Speaking as he visited these ...
Speaking as he visited these ...
Posted: 2010-01-05 at 12:52
EU navy rescues Pakistan ship left by Somali pirates
NAIROBI (Reuters) - A European Union warship rescued a Pakistan-flagged fishing vessel Somali pirates had seized last month and used to hijack another ship, EU naval force Navfor said in a statement. ...
Posted: 2010-01-05 at 08:48
Nigeria: Fisheries, Aquaculture Face Multiple Risks From Climate Change
A new report, published by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, predicts "an ocean of change" for fishers and fish farmers. It warned that urgent adaptation measures are required in response to opportunities and ...
Posted: 2009-12-31 at 05:58
Gambia: NBR Governor Hails Fisheries Ministry
The governor of North Bank Region (NBR), Alhaji Eduwarr Seckan, has hailed the ministry of Fisheries, Water Resources and National Assembly Matters for their invaluable support to the fisheries sector through the Social Development Fund (SDF).
Posted: 2009-12-29 at 09:33
Three dead, dozens missing in Philippine ferry collision
MANILA (Reuters) - A ferry collided with a fishing boat off the Philippines on Thursday killing three people and leaving about two dozen missing, an official said. ...
Posted: 2009-12-24 at 07:18
Pakistan to release 100 Indian fishermen
KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan has ordered the release on humanitarian grounds of 100 Indian fishermen languishing in prison for illegally venturing into its territorial waters, the prime minister's office said. ...
Posted: 2009-12-23 at 05:31
Drug gang revenge attack kills Mexico marine's family
QUINTIN ARAUZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Drug gang hitmen shot dead the grieving mother, brother, sister and aunt of an elite Mexican marine who died after taking part in a raid that killed a notorious drug lord, police said on Tuesday. ...
Posted: 2009-12-23 at 01:32
Likely drug gang revenge attack kills Mexico family
QUINTIN ARAUZ, Mexico (Reuters) - Suspected drug gang hitmen shot dead the grieving mother, brother and sister of an elite Mexican marine who died after a raid that killed a top drug lord, police said on Tuesday. ...
Posted: 2009-12-22 at 05:16
Liberia: U.S. General Visits - Meets With President Sirleaf
The Assistant Commander of the Marine Corps, General James F. Amos, on Sunday paid a courtesy call on President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Monrovia. The meeting between the Liberian President and General Amos covered areas of cooperation between Liberia and ...
Posted: 2009-12-21 at 10:56
Gambia's finance minister harps on economic growth
The Gambia Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Abdou Colley, on Tuesday evening told Parliamentarians at the National Assembly in Banjul that the balance sheet for The Gambia's banking industry rose to 13.9 billion dalasis or 23.27% as at ...
Posted: 2009-12-16 at 02:02
Japan donates eight fishing vessels to Mauritius
The Japanese government has agreed to assist Mauritius further develop its fishing industry, APA learns in the Mauritian capital Port Louis on Wednesday.
The minister for Agro Industry, Satish Faugoo, indicated here that the Japanese ...
The minister for Agro Industry, Satish Faugoo, indicated here that the Japanese ...
Posted: 2009-12-16 at 10:37
Japan to put off decision on U.S. base row
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will put off a decision on relocating a U.S. airbase, the foreign minister said on Tuesday, which the top U.S. Marine officer called "unfortunate" and that risks fanning doubts about Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's ...
Posted: 2009-12-15 at 08:29
Sierra Leone: Mark Fish - We Have the Best Squad
After their 1-1 away draw to FC Kallon, Ports Authority captain Alpha Lansana aka Mark Fish has declared his side as the best in the country.
Posted: 2009-12-15 at 04:38
Oil spills affect coastal communities in Nigeria's Akwa Ibom State
Coastal communities along the Atlantic shoreline in Akwa Ibom State in southern Nigeria, are bearing the brunt of the deposits of crude oil from last week's oil leakage from a base belonging to Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) that has polluted their ...
Posted: 2009-12-15 at 12:45
Nigeria: Arrest Pipeline Vandals Now, Uduaghan Tells JTF
Following persistent cases of new attacks and destruction of petroleum pipelines in parts of Delta State in recent time, the state Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, has challenged the security Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger-Delta not to hesitate to ...
Posted: 2009-12-14 at 09:41
Pirates seize Pakistani fishing vessel off Somalia
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Somali pirates hijacked the Pakistani-flagged fishing vessel MV Shahbaig Sunday, the European Union naval force said in a statement. ...
Posted: 2009-12-10 at 07:09
Nigeria: Uduaghan's Aide Lauds Aquaculture Devt
EXECUTIVE Assistant to Delta State governor on Micro Credit Programme (DMCP), Dr. Anthonia Ashiedu, has hailed the development of aquaculture in the state, saying it has become one of the major sources of livelihood to the people.
Posted: 2009-12-09 at 11:26
US donates marine time equipment package to Kenya
The United States government on Wednesday donated $270,000 of maritime police equipment at the Port of Mombasa.
The U.S. donation, which included three 31 foot boats with engines and trailers, was provided as part of a broader U.S. effort to ...
The U.S. donation, which included three 31 foot boats with engines and trailers, was provided as part of a broader U.S. effort to ...
Posted: 2009-12-09 at 03:25
Mauritius among countries listed to export fish to EU
Mauritius has been put on the list of countries that will be eligible to export fish and seafood products to the European Union, APA learns in the Mauritian capital Port Louis on Monday.
Satish Faugoo, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Production ...
Satish Faugoo, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Production ...
Posted: 2009-12-07 at 08:11
USAID tasks Nigeria on use of technology to grow grains, fish
Tim Prewitt, USAID/MARKETS Managing Director, said in Abuja on Monday that growing grains with appropriate technology would help Nigeria to achieve food security.
In addition, the development of the fish feed industry to boost fish production ...
In addition, the development of the fish feed industry to boost fish production ...
Posted: 2009-11-30 at 01:35
Nigeria: Reps Probe River Niger Dredging
House of Representatives Committee on Marine Transport has commenced investigations into a scandal currently rocking the multi-billion dredging of River Niger over alleged installation of substandard navigational aids by one of the leading contractors ...
Posted: 2009-11-27 at 07:55
Indian military vessel to patrol Seychelles economic zone
The Seychelles government has decided to allow Indian warship to patrol its exclusive economic zone amid growing cases of piracy in the region, APA learns in the Seychellois capital, Victoria on Sunday.
Official military sources indicate here ...
Official military sources indicate here ...
Posted: 2009-11-22 at 08:05
Over 50 ships queuing to berth at Nigerian ports
About 51 ships, including 23 tankers are competing for berthing spaces at Nigeria's Lagos ports as activities at the ports attain the usual annual peak due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities in the country, APA learns on Saturday. ...
Posted: 2009-11-21 at 07:13
Gambia: Fisher Folk, Fishmongers in Tanji Voice Out Their Constraints
Amadou Sarr, a spokesperson for the fisher folk in Tanji on Tuesday called on the Navy to be extra vigilant in discharging their duties since some operators of foreign fishing trawlers sometimes use nets that are banned by the Fisheries Department.
Posted: 2009-11-20 at 11:10
Italy to support coast guard project in Congolese town
Italy is going to support the Congolese government set up coastguards in Pointe-Noire, the economic capital in the department of Kouilou (South), APA learnt.
« The current agreement is aimed at setting up closer cooperation in the framework of ...
« The current agreement is aimed at setting up closer cooperation in the framework of ...
Posted: 2009-11-19 at 01:25
Gambia: Training Workshop On Sanitation in Fishery System Underway
A five day National Capacity Building Training workshop on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Systems in Fish and Fishery products is underway at the NaNA conference hall at Mile 7 in Bakau. The five day training workshop, which started on Monday 16 November and ...
Posted: 2009-11-19 at 11:32
Gambia: Voices of Women Fishmongers
As preparation of Beijing +15 continues, Foroyaa has initiated a column entitled "Beijing +15 reflections" which deals with issues relating to the lives of women in the Gambia . In this edition, we publish the voices of women in the Greater ...
Posted: 2009-11-19 at 11:32
Ghana: Bad Fishing Methods Depleting Fish Stock
Ms Betty Bosomtwi-Sam, Deputy Western Regional Minister on Tuesday noted that fish stock in water bodies were gradually being depleted as a result of bad fishing methods.
Posted: 2009-11-18 at 12:00
Somali pirates release Spanish vessel after US$4 million ransom
Somali pirates holding a Spanish fishing vessel since 2 October announced on Tuesday that they have released the ship after receiving US$4 million as ransom, a Somali pirates said in Mogadishu.
“We received our US$4 million demand and at the ...
“We received our US$4 million demand and at the ...
Posted: 2009-11-17 at 01:50
Pirate says to free Spanish ship, tanker seized
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates are leaving a Spanish tuna fishing boat hijacked six weeks ago after agreeing a ransom of $3.5 million (2.08 million pounds), one of the pirates said on Tuesday. ...
Posted: 2009-11-17 at 10:56
Pirate suspects to face trial in Spain
MADRID (Reuters) - Two Somalis suspected of being part of a pirate gang which hijacked a Spanish fishing boat and its crew in the Indian Ocean could be tried in Spain within a month, judicial sources said on Monday. ...
Posted: 2009-11-16 at 02:38
Uganda to host int'l AgriBusiness Forum in October
The Government of Uganda and Brussels-based European Marketing Research Centre (EMRC) International have jointly announced that the 2010 edition of the AgriBusiness Forum will take place in Kampala.
AgriBusiness will be organised by EMRC in ...
AgriBusiness will be organised by EMRC in ...
Posted: 2009-11-16 at 01:22
Seychellois president to address 5th world food summit in Italy
The president of Seychelles, James Michel, will be addressing the World Food Security Summit at the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation headquarters in Rome, Italy which will be held on 16-18 November.
President Michel will speak before the ...
President Michel will speak before the ...
Posted: 2009-11-15 at 05:51
West Africa: Helping Pirates to Plunder the Oceans
West Africa is one of the world's regions most affected by pirate fishers. Illegal, unreported or unregulated fishing has been devastating local livelihoods and ecosystems for decades. National fisheries management authorities are often helpless to ...
Posted: 2009-11-11 at 03:58
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Benin: Boosting Community Driven Development
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Posted: 2009-09-18 at 01:05
Nigeria: Agricultural Project Boosts Incomes for 2.3 million
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Posted: 2009-08-29 at 05:00
Strategy for addressing environmental and social safeguards under the proposed Nile Basin Initiative institutional strengthening project
The Regional Power Trade Project (RPTP) for Africa aims to establish the institutional means to coordinate the development of regional power trade and markets among the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) countries. Negative impacts of the project include: ...
Posted: 2009-08-14 at 05:00