Violence and abuse against women (1)

By A. S. Alkoronki

On my last column I told of the stories of two women being killed by their husbands for different reasons and in different cultures. The first one was reported by the AFP news agency, saying that: “Afghan police were on Monday hunting a man who allegedly killed his wife after she gave birth to the couple’s third daughter …angering her husband who had wanted a son, police said.”

But the News Agency continued to unruly comment saying “Violence [...]

Frenchman Bruno Metsu in talks with Cote d’Ivoire FA

Cote d’Ivoire football federation president Sidy Diallo last week assured the press he was working round the clock to recruit a new coach after Francois Zahoui’s contract lapsed late last month.

After reviewing a number of applications which included that of former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson, the Ivorian football body seems to have fixed upon Bruno Metsu, who phenomenally led Senegal to the quarter-finals of the 2002 Fifa World Cup.

Goal.com’s source at the FA says talks have progressed between the [...]

German Embassy Donates Sport Equipment to Ahfad University

Gms: Khartoum, April 14 (SV)

The German Embassy in Khartoum has donated various sports equipment at the value of 4,000 Euro to Ahfad University. The donation forms part of
Germany’s International Sports Promotion, which aims to support the development of wide-spread sport-activities in partner-countries. Apart from
Donations; the German Foreign ministry also regularly finances trainings of
Sudanese trainers and sport teachers in Germany.
The equipment for Ahfad University will be handed over officially on the occasion of the university’s final day [...]

Al Jazz: Sudan’s Doors are open for Oil Investors

Gms: Smc, 14 April
Minister of petroleum Awad Ahmed Al Jazz affirms that the state is concerned with developing and increasing oil production in the country through the fast program being implemented to make Sudan returns to square one of self sufficiency and exporting crude oil surplus. Al Jazz discussed on Tuesday with PETRONAS delegation chaired by Sharbini Shili, (who holds company’s deputy chairman position) means of cooperation with the company for more cooperation to increase exploration activities and developing [...]

The Attack on Hijlij and SPLM Evil Intentions

(SMC)

Currently there is high political debate in Sudan regarding the intentions of Juba towards Khartoum after the recent attack launched by SPLM forces on Hijlij area in South Kordofan for the second time in less than one week. Observers think that South Sudan government has intentions to wage war in the area despite the efforts carried by President Al Bashair to solve all the remaining issues between the two countries. Shortly before the recent attack on Hijlij, National Security and [...]

Britain Calls on Sudan-South Sudan to Stop Hostilities

Gms: Khartoum, April 14 (SUNA)

The United Kingdom has called on Sudan and South Sudan State to stop hostilities and the escalating tensions between the two countries .
This came when the British Ambassador to Sudan, Nicolas Kay addressed, at the British embassy, Thursday, the graduation ceremony of 100 Sudanese journalists who attended English language course which was organized by the British embassy in the context of the cultural cooperation between Sudan and Britain .
The British diplomat said his country [...]

Cabinet Briefed on Higlig attack, orders Retaliation

Gms: Khartoum, 14 April

Sudan’s Council of Minister convened an extraordinary meeting yesterday where it condemned the South Sudan-backed attack on Heglig oilfield and decided to halt all forms of negotiations with South Sudan.

Speaking to the press after the Cabinet meeting, spokesperson Omer Mohamed Saleh, said the Cabinet condemned the attack and ordered Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) to retaliate.

Omer said the Council of Ministers also listened to reports from the Ministers of Finance, Petroleum and Defence.

According to Omer, Defence Minister Gen. [...]

Chairperson Receives Credentials of the New Permanent Representative of Lesotho to the AU

the AU

Gms: Khartoum, April 14 (SV)

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, received in his office at the AUC Headquarters on Tuesday, 10 April 2012, the credentials of the new Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Lesotho to the African Union, H.E. Mr. Nyolosi Mphale.
Welcoming the new Permanent Representative, the Chairperson pledged his full support and that of the entire Commission to enable Ambassador Mphale accomplish his mission.
The Chairperson entreated the new Ambassador [...]

Arrangements for Implementing East Sudan Peace Agreement Discussed

Gms: Khartoum, April 14 (Sudanradio.info)

The First Vice President of the Republic Ali Osman Taha has directed the Assistant of the President of the Republic Musa Mohamed Ahmed to speed up arrangements for the meeting of the Higher Committee for implementation the East Sudan Peace Agreement on April 24th. Following his meeting with First Vice – President of the Republic Wednesday at the Republican Palace, the Assistant of the President of the Republic said that the meeting discussed the conditions of [...]

Misseriya Accuse South Sudan of Using prohibited Arms in Higlig

Gms: Khartoum, Smc, 14 April

Misseriya tribe announces readiness to defend and prevent invaders against destroying oil facilities at Higlig of Southern Kordofan, reported media Thursday. Misseriya tribe prominent member Musalam Mustafa Khatim told reporters Wednesday that SPLA backed by government of southern Sudan launches skirmishes around oil fields on borders with south particularly at Martyr AL Fadil area. Khatim said southern Sudan army attacked Higlig from three axes. He noted that Misseriya involved in evacuating SAF injured elements from Higlig [...]