Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi negotiated the release of five Niger soldiers and a gendarme who had been held by Tuareg rebels, Niger state radio reported Friday.Most of the six hostages had been held since June 2007 by the Movement of Niger People for Justice (MNJ).Kadhafi acted as mediator in talks with the Tuareg rebels and flew to Niamey on Thursday with the six men, Voix du Sahel radio reported.The Libyan leader was met at Niamey airport on Thursday night by President Mamadou Tandja who thanked Kadhafi very sincerely for his efforts to obtain the release.Government spokesman and Communications Minister Mohamed Ben Omar said one army officer remains in the hands of the rebels.Twelve months ago, the MNJ released 24 soldiers and a regional government official after Libyan mediation. The Republicain independent weekly said Niger’s president asked Kadhafi to interene.The MNJ is a splinter faction from Niger’s main Tuareg groups, which signed a 1995 agreement with the government to end a first rebellion.The Tuaregs are nomadic tribes who roamed the Sahara for centuries before nations of the region gained independence from European colonial powers. The MNJ wants a share in Niger’s uranium wealth and a role in the country’s armed forces.{AFP}
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Libya has freed 136 members of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, an Islamist group close to Al-Qaeda, in the past two years, the Kadhafi Foundation headed by the son of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi said on Wednesday. Since the start of the dialogue two years ago, 136 members of the group have been freed, said the foundation headed by Seif al-Islam Kadhafi. Work is continuing to release another group among the 170 remaining members, it added.The Foundation in April last year had announced the freeing of 90 members of the group who had been held in the Abu Salim prison in Tripoli.Al-Qaeda announced in an audiotape posted on an Islamist website in November 2007 that the Libyan group had joined the jihadist network.Formed clandestinely in Afghanistan in the early 1990s, the Libyan group first came to wider knowledge in 1995 as it launched an armed campaign against Kadhafi’s regime.From his base in central Asia, its leader Abu Laith al-Libi became a trusted lieutenant of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden but was reported killed in February last year in a US missile strike on one of the tribal agencies of northwest Pakistan that border Afghanistan.{AFP}
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The Gaddafi International Charity and Development Foundation Organized Monday organized a workshop on(equality and women empowerment)to mark International Women’s Day. A number of sociology professors , women advocates and UN resident delegate in the Gt Jamahiriya took part in the workshop, which dealt with women’s role in the society and decision-making. gains that women in the Gt Jamahiriya had under al Fateh Revolution, including accessibility to practice of direct democracy through the Basic People’s Congresses were highlighted during the workshop. {ljbc}
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Libyan leader Muammar Ghaddafi was in Mauritania for the second-day mediation to bring together the North African country’s antagonists, information from Nouakchott said on Tuesday. Ghaddafi came up with a Libyan plan to move Mauritania out of the months-old crisis since the military junta seized power on Aug.6. The seven-point plan was reported to include the simultaneous resignation of both military junta leader Gen. Mohamed Ould AbdelaAziz and deposed President Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi. It proposes the dissolution of the High Council of State, which has actually ruled the country since the Aug. 6 coup. The plan also proposes the president of the Senate take over power as interim head of state in accordance with the Constitution. Alongside those measures, the country is urged to form an interim government, to create an independent election commission and to hold a presidential election that is open to all. Libyan special envoy Ravi Madani will push ahead with the plan in consultations with rival politicians including favorites and opposition under the toppled government. Madani’s mission is seen as a follow-up to his talks with Mauritanian parties for the past few weeks. Well-informed sources in Nouakchott disclosed that rival parties will be in favor of the plan as a whole, although they remain reserved about certain points. Ghaddafi arrived in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott on Monday in the capacity of both Libyan leader and rotating chairperson of the African Union (AU), which has given him a mandate to resolve the Mauritania crisis. It was the first visit by a foreign leader to Mauritania since August. The country, which is suspended from the AU and the Economic Community of West African States, is scrambling with the international pressure to restore the constitutional order. The military junta has taken a series of steps to ease the pressure. On Friday, Ould Cheikh Abdallahi was allowed to go to Libya after released from house arrest in December. Abdela Aziz also announced a plan in January to hold presidential elections on June 6 and form an independent election commission.{xinhuanet}
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President of state supreme council in Mauritania hosts a dinner banquet in honor of the leader.
Posted on 11. Mar, 2009 by Admin.
President of State Supreme Council in Mauritania , ” Mohamed Ould Abdel-Aziz ” hosted tonight a dinner banquet in honor of the leader of the Revolution , the AU Chairman.The banquet was attended by members of Mauritanian Military Council , Prime Minister and government members , Senate and National Assembly members , and Presidency Member of Bosnia Herzegovina , ” Haris Silajdzic .The dinner was also attended by Secretary of GPC for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation , Secretary General of World Islamic Call Society , Chairman of the Board of Libya-Africa Portfolio for Investment and Executive Secretary of African Arab Civil Organizations Gathering.On the other hand Mauritanian artists poets honored the leader by organizing a creative evening where prominent poets and artists greeted the leader with their poetry that express sentiments of great love of the Mauritanian people to the Arab and African leader who represents the symbol and will of the African citizen who believes in the continent’s unity and right to become one of the powerful spaces in the world.The poets hailed the Jamahiriya thought and the accomplishments of Great al-Fatah Revolution specially the Great Man-Made River.{ljbc}
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Gaddafi arrives in Mauritania, seeks political deal By Vincent Fertey and Hachem Sidi Salem.
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Admin.
Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi travelled to Mauritania on Monday in the highest level attempt so far to end the political crisis since a coup in the northwest African Islamic state last August.An adviser to the Libyan leader, who holds the African Union’s rotating presidency, said a solution would require the departure of junta leader General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who overthrew Mauritania’s first democratically elected president.The junta has promised polls but shown no sign of heeding international demands to restore Sidi Mohamed Ould Sheikh Abdallahi to power. There is no solution to the problem in Mauritania that does not involve General Abdel Aziz stepping down, Gaddafi’s adviser Mohamed Shouhimy told Reuters from Tripoli.The European Union has threatened sanctions against Aziz and his allies, and last month the African Union imposed sanctions. The Libyan leader is doing all he can to begin a national political dialogue and this visit can serve as a starting point for setting out the conditions, said Mohamed Ould Maouloud, of the National Front for the Defence of Democracy, a political alliance campaigning for the restoration of Abdallahi to power.Abdallahi, released from house arrest in December, travelled to Libya for talks with Gaddafi last week, after which Libyan state media suggested the African Union chairman recognised the ousted president as Mauritania’s head of state. On his return to Nouakchott, Abdallahi said he was keen to pursue with the Libyan leader dialogues aimed at arriving at a consensual solution. {Reuters}
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The leader , the AU Chairman and President ” Francois Bozize ”wrap up their talks.
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Admin.
The Leader of the Revolution the AU Chairman and President , ” François Bozize ” of the Republic of Central Africa, member of Presidential Council of ( Cen-Sad ) Community wrapped up their talks this evening that they started.During this meeting, it was agreed to tackle some issues that concern security and peace in the African continent. Continuation of consultations and cooperation between them within the framework of ( Cen-Sad ) and the African Union was regarded as essential.President ” Bozize ” reaffirmed the confidence enjoyed by the leader , the AU chairman and his constant efforts for peace and stability throughout the continent.The meeting was attended by Secretary of AU Affairs at GPC for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation , Chairman of the Board of Libya -Africa Portfolio for Investment , the delegation accompanying president ” Bozize ” , Secretary of Libyan People’s Bureau to Republic of Central Africa and its Ambassador to Great Jamahiriya. {ljbc}
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In a press conference in Tripoli, Advisor to the President of Sudan: Statement of the AU Presidency is honorable and met Sudan’s demand.
Posted on 10. Mar, 2009 by Admin.
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismael, advisor to the President of Sudan, reiterated Sudan’s appreciation to the position of the Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, and that of the Libyan people which support of Sudan in confronting the warrant issued by the so-called International Criminal Court against President of the Republic of Sudan Omar Hassan Al-Bashir.He said during a press conference in Tripoli on Saturday that Great Jamahiriya initiated this position even before the warrant was issued by saying it will not deal with decision made by this court.He emphasized that the position of the AU, which was determined by the union’s presidency is honorable and met the demands of Sudan.The advisor to the President of Sudan said in this regard We should take into consideration that Great Jamahiriya is the president of the African Union and the stance taken by the AU was honorable and firm.The union’s statement, which was circulated, analyzed and clearly diagnosed the nature of the court and aggression, and reached an outcome that Africa will not deal with this decision and this what is required . Through the African Union presidency, now we will work to promote positions of other countries as well as other organizations so as to have similar positions .{isria}
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Announcement at the closing meeting of the General People’s Conference for the reduction of Ministries (Secretariats).
Posted on 09. Mar, 2009 by Admin.
Announcement at the closing meeting of the General People’s Conference for the reduction of ministries (secretariats), to become the 11 ministries instead of 19. They are as follows:Prime Minister is still, Mr. Baghdadi Mahmoudi.Ministry of Health and the Environment. Was attributed to Mohamed Mahmoud Alhijazi.Ministries of Planning and Finance has been incorporated into one, and was attributed to Mr. Abdel-Hafiz Zulaiteni.Ministry of Industry, Economics and Trade. Mohamed Alhowiaj, and he was Minister of Finance in the former government.Ministry of Facilities, was attributed to Mr. Maatog Mohamed Maatog.Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Marine was attributed to Mr. Abo Bakr Amabrok Almansory.Ministry of Social Affairs, was attributed to Mr. Ebrahim Alzarouk Alsharef.Ministry of Justice, was attributed to Mr. Mostafa Mohmed Abdul Jalil.Ministry of Public Security was attributed to Mr. Abdul Fattah Younes Alabidy.Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, was attributed to Mr. Abdul Kaber Mohamed Alfkhery.Ministry of Transportation, was attributed to Mr. Mohamed Ali Zaidan.The Chief of Intelligence, Mosa Mohamed Kosah, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (General People’s Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation).This has been referred to a decision issued by the conference shows how to run the departments of ministries, and was limited to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and ten different ministers, as follows:Secretary of the General People’s Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation. Secretary for the African Union Affairs. Secretary for Arab Affairs. Secretary for Asian Affairs. Secretary for European Affairs. Secretary for the U.S Affairs. Secretary of the Immigration and Expatriate Affairs. Secretary for Cooperation. Secretary of Public Information. Secretary of External Security Affairs.The secretariat of the General People’s Conference, the presidency has been assigned to the engineer Ombark Abdullah Shamikh, was appointed as Secretary of the General People’s Conference, replacing Meftah Keeba.11 members has been Selected of the secretariat, namely:Soliaman Sassy Alshhmy, Secretary of Foreign Affairs.Altaib Alsafy Altaib, Secretary for Infrastructure.Ali Alshamikh Mohamed, Secretary for Energy Affairs.Ebrahim Abdul Rahmen Abjed, Secretary for the Affairs of People’s Conferences. Mohamed Belhossain Jebril, Secretary for the Unions, Trade Unions and Professional Associations.Hossny Alwahishy Alsadek, Secretary for Legal Affairs and Human Rights.Hoda Fathy Ben Amir, Secretary of Women’s Affairs.Mohamed Ali Tabu, Secretary for the production.Akil Hossain Akil, Secretary of Human Resources.Sbaie Ali Sbaie, Secretary for the People’s Committees.Issa Abu Janah, Secretary for Economic Resources.
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Sudan and Chad will soon hold talks to end the current tension between the two neighboring countries. Libya will facilitate these talks, said the Qatari Prime minister today.Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabor Al Thani Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar told reporter in Doha on Sunday that the talks mean to create a common ground between the Sudan and Chad.He further added that the recent visit to Chad by bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar is a continuation of the Qatari role in Darfur peace mediation. He pointed out that the purpose of the visit was to create positive atmosphere for reaching a ceasefire agreement in Darfur. The understanding between Sudan and Chad will help to find a solution to Darfur crisis, he underscored.The Sudanese government and the Justice and Equality movement signed last February a goodwill agreement aiming at the creation a conducive environment for peace talks between the two sides. However they didn’t sign a ceasefire agreement.Recently the two sides renewed their commitment to the Qatari mediation, but the lack of a clear commitment to halt hostilities could undermine the ongoing efforts to reach a peace agreement between the two sides.JEM leader asked, in an interview with Sudan Tribune during the weekend, the President Omer Al-Bashir to render himself to the International Criminal Court where he is wanted for crimes against humanity and war crimes.He expressed the readiness of his movement to take part in the efforts to arrest the fugitive president. Also, Khalil Ibrahim said they would reconsider their position from the peace talks if President Al-Bashir is received there during an Arab League summit to be held in Doha by the end of March.Sudan and Chad trade accusations of supporting respective rebel movements since 2005. Libya Saudi Arabia and Senegal brokered three no aggression between the two neighboring countries but in vain.{ST}
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