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Government Supporting Daily

The embattled American lawyer Peter Erlinder was yesterday remanded by the Intermediate Court of Gasabo on grounds of "serious indices of culpability" in his case of genocide denial and spreading rumours that threaten state security.

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Daily Trust

At least four persons were killed while two others were seriously injured in Jos yesterday when commercial motorcycle riders known as okada clashed with men of the task force to enforce the ban on commercial motorcycle operations. The task force had tried to enforce the ban earlier imposed by the Plateau State Government.

State governor Jonah Jang had in April signed into law the bill banning commercial motorcycle operations in Jos-Bukuru metropolis, but the law was not enforced until yesterday.

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Radio France Internationale

In a surprise announcement, the Kimberley Process, the body set up to combat the trade in blood diamonds, has said that Zimbabwe complies with its minimum requirements and should be allowed to export its diamonds.

South Africa's Abbey Chikane, the Kimberly Process monitor, says he's ready to supervise the export of rough diamonds from Chiadzwa in eastern Zimbabwe.

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Daily nation

he United States on Tuesday encouraged Kenyans to press on with the reform process, saying it will strengthen democracy and open doors for more American aid and investment.

Speaking at a joint press conference with President Kibaki at State House, Nairobi, US vice-president Joe Biden said: "Putting in place a new constitution, strengthening democracy and the rule of law will further open up doors for more American programs which will bring about more investments.

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Daily nation

United States Vice President Joe Biden has said he is optimistic that Kenya's reform process will be successfully concluded.

Mr Biden said the US wants to see Kenya conduct a peaceful referendum that will leave the country united.

"We encourage the reform process. We want to see the country grow. Kenya's best days are yet to come," he said during a press briefing at State House, Nairobi Tuesday after holding talks with President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

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Daily nation

Uganda has backtracked on a decision to bar Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir from the African Union summit in Kampala next month, saying the leader, who is wanted for war crimes, has actually been invited.

Besides President Bashir, sources at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa said Niger and Guinea leaders are yet to be invited to the Kampala summit.

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allafrica

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mr. Jean Ping, says the relationship between the European Union and the African Union Commission remains very strong as the strategic partnership between the two institutions is based on common objectives, mutual interest and respect. "I think this partnership is progressing in the right direction especially as the two parties are fully committed to ensure the well being of both populations". Mr. Ping was speaking today, Tuesday 8 June 2010, while addressing the Fourth AU-EU College-to-College (C2C) meeting, currently holding at the headquarters of the African Union Commission, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting took place in the presence of Mr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the AUC.

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Reuters

South Africa will benefit from the infrastructure developed for the soccer World Cup and should use the sport as a unifying force for years after the tournament, President Jacob Zuma said on Monday.

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Reuters

Delegates at a meeting of countries signed up to the International Criminal Court neared a deal on Monday on allowing the tribunal to prosecute crimes involving countries that invade or attack another.

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Reuters

A former CIA station chief in Algeria pleaded guilty on Monday to sex abuse stemming from a 2008 incident in Algiers and to cocaine use, the U.S. Justice Department said.

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Reuters

A Rwandan court denied bail on Monday to a U.S. lawyer arrested ten days ago on charges of genocide denial and threatening state security, despite pleas from his legal team that he be freed on health grounds.

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reuters

Uganda has backtracked on a decision to bar Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir from the African Union summit in Kampala next month, saying the leader, who is wanted for war crimes, has actually been invited.

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africanews

The Zambia national soccer team coach George Lwandamina has been fired due to the country's failure to qualify for the African
Nations Championship finals scheduled for Sudan next year.

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africanews

After the Super Eagles of Nigeria, the Black Stars of Ghana, South Africa, host country, Les Fennecs (Desert Foxes) of Algeria, Monday, arrived in South Africa for their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign.

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africanews

South Africa arrested and deported 10 suspected Argentine football hooligans who are said to be belonging to the country's "barras bravas" - organized groups renowned for football-related violence and were planning to disrupt the World Cup, local police said.

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africanews

The Liberia Football Association has named Hungarian Bertalan Besckei as coach of the national team - the Lone Star.

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africanews

Ivory Coast's inspirational captain Didier Drogba is joining the remaining World Cup squad on Tuesday after going through a successful surgery on a fractured arm, according to a statement from the Ivorian FA. "His recovery has been extremely encouraging," said FA spokesman Roger Kouassi.

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africanews

Controversial South Africa National of Congress Youth leader, Julius Malema, could face genocide charge at the International Court of Justice in The Netherlands with charges from his singing of the song "shoot the boer". According to local media reports a charge has already been lodged with the Netherlands based court.

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Reuters

Niger, a northwest African country ruled by a military junta, has signed a judicial cooperation deal with Libya, where 12 of its citizens await execution, the junta said at the weekend.

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Reuters

An Egyptian High Administrative court ordered on Saturday the government to consider revoking citizenship from Egyptians married to Israelis if the marriage poses a threat to Egypt's national security.