African Press Organization (APO) 29 February, 2012 Reporters Without Borders is stunned to learn that Abukar Hassan Mohamoud, the manager of Mogadishu-based radio Somaliweyn, was shot dead today outside his home in the capital’s Aargada district by two men armed with pistols. The press freedom organization condemns his cold-blooded murder, [Read More]

ABUJA, Nigeria, 28 February, 2012 – African Press Organization (APO) On February 22, 2012, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2011 Article IV consultation with Nigeria. Economic growth remains strong in Nigeria, with non-oil real gross domestic product (GDP) estimated to have grown at 8.3 [Read More]

28 February 2012 The African Press Organization (APO) has reported that Justice Philip Nyamu Waki, a prominent Kenyan jurist, was sworn in on Monday, 27 February, 2012, as an alternate judge of the Special Court’s Appeals Chamber. The solemn declaration was witnessed by Attorney-General and Minister of Justice Franklyn Bai [Read More]

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 February 2012: The people of Port Loko District in Sierra Leone, this week vented their anger and frustration to the government for its persistent failure to keep to its promise of providing electricity and drinking water to their communities. The government had prioritised the provision of [Read More]

22 February 2012 The latest figures released by the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on registered voters for the coming November presidential and general elections in Sierra Leone, show a significant surge, after a rather faulty start. It seems the NEC has finally got its act together, following widespread accusations of poor [Read More]