Topic: Nigeria
Nigeria recalls envoy after Kadhafi 'partition' comment
AFP Global Edition
Nigeria on Thursday recalled its ambassador to Tripoli after Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's "irresponsible" suggestion that the country be partitioned between Muslims and Christians. Abuja said it had recalled the ambassador over Kadhafi's "irresponsible utterances" which had made a mockery of his calls for African integration and unity ...
Daunting in-tray awaits new Nigerian cabinet
AFP Global Edition
Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan put the finishing touches Thursday to a new cabinet tasked with tackling a mounting set of crises, including a new bout of sectarian slaughter. A day after he dissolved the entire cabinet in a startling show of strength, Jonathan planned to unveil an invigorated ...
Kadhafi is a 'mad man', says Nigeria senate speaker
AFP Global Edition
The speaker of Nigeria's senate has described Libya's leader Moamer Kadhafi as a 'mad man' after he suggested splitting the country between the Christian and Muslim communities to end sectarian violence. Responding to a point raised by a lawmaker in the upper house of parliament, David Mark said ...
Nigeria leader to choose new cabinet quickly
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ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria's Acting President Goodluck Jonathan will nominate a new ministerial team by early next week, and is likely to reappoint around half the cabinet he has just sacked, presidency sources said on Thursday. Fast appointment of the ministers could do much to alleviate uncertainty in Africa's ...
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