Two large pharaonic granite statues unearthed in Egypt

africaFM Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:55:00 PM CET | info

- Egyptian archaeologists discovered a new set of tombs belonging to the workers who built the great pyramids, shedding light on how the laborers lived and ate more than said Tuesday that its archaeologists have unearthed a Ptolemaic-era temple dating back more than 2,000 years, that may have been.......

Mourinho and Eto'o spoil Blues' night

guardian Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:58:00 PM CET | info

Hit the auto-update button for the latest posts, email simon.burnton@guardian.co.uk and view tonight's live scores . Inter lead 2-1 from the first leg, by the way 9.41pm: Sure, Inter wasted some time in the second half, but doesn't everyone? Haven't Chelsea done the same? I think Motta might have.......

The UMCOR Hotline for March 16, 2010

alertnet Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:32:00 PM CET | info

In Today's Hotline: Read how UMCOR is responding to needs around the world: HAITI: EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE UPDATE CHILE: EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE UPDATE US: FLOODS RETURN TO DAKOTAS SUDAN: TENNESSEE CHURCH HOSTS SUDAN MEETING DR CONGO: VULNERABLE CHILDREN RECEIVE CARE HAITI: EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE UPDATE UMCOR.......

President Al-Bashir: Cultural and Ethnic Diversity is Source of Strength to Sudan and Brazil

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:00:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar. 16 (SUNA)- President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has appreciated the great progress being achieved in the relations between Sudan and Brazil in the economic, industrial and cultural fields. This came when he received Tuesday at the Guest House the visiting.......

President Al-Bashir Awards Nelein Order to Iraqi Ambassador

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 9:00:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar. 16 (SUNA) - President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has affirmed Sudan keenness to consolidate its relations with Iraq for the interest of the two nations This came when he received Tuesday at the Republican Palace Tuesday the Ambassador of Iraq to Sudan, Samir.......

Nigeria to send 154 for Africa meeting

eastandard Tuesday, March 16, 2010 8:41:00 PM CET | info

Preliminary entries for the 17th Africa Athletics Championships have started flowing in with Nigeria leading the numbers with 154 competitors....

President Al Bashir receives credentials of UAE, Zimbabwe , Japan Ambassadors

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:58:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar 16 (SUNA) - President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al Bashir Tuesday received credentials of the new Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zimbabwe and Japan Upon receiving the three ambassadors separately on Tuesday, President Al-Bashir commended Sudan's ties with.......

Dr. Kamil Idris Appreciates Holding of the Elections

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:55:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, March. 16 (SUNA) - The independent candidate for the presidency of the republic, Dr. Kamil Idris, has described the coming general elections as important step for the world's openness toward Sudan and a consensus on the adoption of the peaceful democratic transformation Interviewed by SUNA, Dr....

SUNA Microscope Program to Host Nugud

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:55:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, March. 17 (SUNA) - The program of the Microscope of Sudan News Agency (SUNA) will host Tuesday at the Friendship Hall at 8:15 p.m. the Secretary General of the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP) and its candidate to the Presidency of the Republic, Mohamed Ibrahim Nugud, and his aides to.......

President Al-Bashir Appreciates Relations between Sudan and Pakistan

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:55:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, March. 16 (SUNA) - President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al-Bashir, has expressed his appreciation of the distinguished relations between Sudan and Pakistan This came when the President received, Tuesday at the Republican Palace the Pakistani Ambassador to Sudan on the occasion of.......

Karti meets Brazilian Minister for Promotion of Racial Equality

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:55:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar 16 (SUNA)-The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Karti Tuesday received the Brazilian Minister for Promotion of Racial Equality, Edson Santos, currently visiting the country In a press statement following the meeting, Karti stated that he briefed the Brazilian minister on current.......

President Al Bashir Awards Nelein Order to Saudi Ambassador

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:55:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar 16 (SUNA) - President of the Republic, Field Marshal Omer Al Bashir, has awarded the Nelein Order (First Class) to the Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Muhamed Abbas, in recognition of his efforts to consolidate further the cooperation and relations between Sudan and Saudi Arabia This came.......

World Cup-bound Norwegian cyclist teaches Eritrean refugees about the internet

alertnet Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:27:00 PM CET | info

KHARTOUM, Sudan, March 16 (UNHCR) When Bjorn Heidenstrom met pupils at the Eritrean Refugee School in the Sudanese capital recently, he was so impressed by their thirst for knowledge that he has decided to help bring the internet into their classrooms....

An African success story in Sudan | Simon Tisdall

guardian Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:25:00 PM CET | info

The country goes to the polls next month and, although the situation remains fragile, it's a sign of how far Sudan has come It's a remarkable prospect, and one that has been largely overlooked by a western world accustomed to criticising, not celebrating Africa....

Fist fight between officials in Unity state hampers Salva Kiir's campaign

mirayafm Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:11:00 PM CET | info

The Spokesperson of Unity State Government, Andria Kong, has stated to Miraya that a fist fight that broke out between the State SPLM Chairman Joseph Mantuel and the State Minister of Education, William Dawood on Monday has caused the launch of Salva Kiir's campaign in Bentiu to fail....

South Sudan High Elections Commission supports 'campaign permit' for political parties

mirayafm Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:11:00 PM CET | info

The South Sudan High Elections Committee (SSHEC) has announced support to the controversial regulation issued by the National Elections Commission regarding the application for a campaign permit. According to the publication, political parties must obtain permission to hold a campaign seventy two hours in advance from police and local authorities....

Sudan People's Liberation Movement - Democratic Change Rejects any Trend to Postpone the Elections

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:50:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, Mar. 16 (SUNA)- Chairman of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) - Democratic Change for the position of the president of the government of south Sudan, Dr. Lam Akol, has affirmed the rejection of his party to any postponement of the elections Interviewed by SUNA Tuesday, Dr....

Equivalent to 80% of the African Gum Arabic exports: Sudan production of gum Arabic increases to 49,000 tons

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:50:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, March 16 (SUNA) - The Secretary General of Gum Arabic Council, Abdul-Majid Abdul-Gadir Abdul-Majid, has announced increase of Sudan's productivity of gum arabic to 49,000 tons, which accounts to 80% of the combined gum arabic exports of all Arab and African countries, with an estimated.......

GLOBAL: Trying to make food cheaper

alertnet Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:26:00 PM CET | info

JOHANNESBURG, 16 March 2010 ( IRIN ) - The price of maize, sorghum, wheat and other staple grains is likely to climb again in many food-importing east African countries, agricultural economists warn. In the third of a four-part series on food security - "Are we heading for another crisis?" - IRIN.......

Dispute between rival wings of SPLM disrupts launching of Salva Kiir's electoral campaign in Unity State

mirayafm Tuesday, March 16, 2010 5:25:00 PM CET | info

Serious disputes between two rival wings of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), have disrupted the launch of the electoral campaign of SPLM candidate for the Presidency of the Government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) , incumbent Goss President, Salva Kiir Mayardit in Unity State on Monday....

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Celebrates Arab Human Rights Day, Urging International Community to Reject Double standard Policy

suna-sd-en Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:50:00 PM CET | info

Khartoum, March 16 (SUNA) - The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mutrif Siddiq, said that Sudan has made great efforts to enhance and to protect human rights based on the principles of the true religion and tradition and diverse cultures according to the international and.......

elections in South Kordofan postponed for 60 days

mirayafm Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:39:00 PM CET | info

The National Elections Commission (NEC) decided on Monday to partially postpone the upcoming elections in South Kordofan State for 60 days. In a press statement, the commission said the decision was reached following an agreement between the National Congress Party and the Sudan People's Liberation.......

Parasite lost: Exterminating Africa's horror worms

newscientist Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:50:00 PM CET | info

The guinea worm grows to a metre long in its victim's body before punching its way out – but hopefully not for much longer...

Julie Flint and Darfur crises

sudantribune Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:39:00 AM CET | info

When the holiday was over, there were only two or three days left of the workshop. After considerable consultations between the Swiss authority and SLM leadership and with the direct involvement of Karjakola and the other commanders, they agreed that there was no point for them to come to.......

Uganda: New Opposition Leader to Follow in Obote's Footsteps?

allafrica Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:36:00 AM CET | info

Facts about the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) history are that the party was formed out of a merger between the Uganda National Congress (UNC) of Ignatius Musazi and Uganda People Union (UPU) of Cuthbert Obwangor. "U" was the common denomination letter between the two parties and was adopted to be the initial letter for the new name of the party....

Rally for Kiir disrupted at Bentiu stadium

sudantribune Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:54:00 AM CET | info

To: Salve Kiir Manyardit. I think you have learn something from now. You have been chosen wrong person to be your vice president from that State of Unity otherwise, they should be respected you as a president of Southern Sudan but that is how you will probable understand when we told you that, even.......

Bakosoro draws record crowd of supporters in WES’s Greater Mundri

sudantribune Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:54:00 AM CET | info

Col Bakosoro in Mundri addressing a crowd of his cheerful supporters (ST) It is “fair to say this is the most spectacular setting for the most spectacular crowd” of his campaign, he told the crowd. Previously, the campaign’s biggest crowd was when the candidate spoke to 25,000 during his appearance in Ezo County....

Sudan denies Ugandan rebel leader relocated to Darfur

sudantribune Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:54:00 AM CET | info

"Joseph Kony is not in Darfur," Sudanese army spokesman Al-Sawarmi Khalid Sa’ad told Agence France Presse (AFP). "And even if he had wanted to go, know that Darfur is not a favorable environment for the LRA," he said. LRA rebels "are used to fighting in the forests," while Darfur is semi-desert....