Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi will address the Shura Council (upper house of parliament), which now holds legislative power, on Saturday. Mursi temporarily held legislative power following the dissolution of the People’s Assembly, but now that the constitution has passed, the upper house will act as legislature until a new assembly is elected. The Shura Council, Continue Reading...
Kenya: President Urged to Reject Party-Hopping Extension
Nairobi — The International Centre for Policy and Conflict (ICPC) on Friday urged President Mwai Kibaki to reject an amendment moved by MPs to allow them to party-hop after the January 4 deadline. ICPC Executive Director Ndung’u Wainaina said the amendment by lawmakers waters down electoral laws put in place to instill discipline in political Continue Reading...
Nigeria: Four Nabbed Over Alleged Attempt to Bomb Enugu Airport
Enugu — AN attempt by four persons to blow up the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu with explosives was yesterday foiled by operatives of the Explosive Ordinance Department, EOD, of Enugu State Police Command. The suspects, whose identifies had been kept secret for security reasons, were apprehended while driving to the airport at about 8.30am Continue Reading...