25 People Arrested In Spain for Nigerian Sex Trafficking

Joseph Lee

TITLE: Spanish police arrest 25 in 'Nigeria sex-trafficking ring'

SOURCE: BBC News

AUTHOR: N/A

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24890952

In Spain they have arrested 25 people for transporting women from Nigeria to prostitute. The women were tricked by being promised jobs in Europe. They were flown to Paris then smuggled to prostitute in Spain. Five women were held capture and were freed during the raid. Police found one of the human smugglers giving one of the women an abortion.

Gasha New Single

October 3, 2013 Gasha released a new single called "Love me or be arrested." International music is a new scene for her and she has a very good voice and style. Gasha said, "I am excited about this song. It will resonate with most girls who fall for a guy and will do whatever it takes to ensure the boy is theirs, even if it means arresting him." Gasha was born March 18th, 1991 in Cameroon she started singing when she was about 11 years old. Her father is the one who gave her the confidence to start singing. Gasha signed with Stevens Music Entertainment and is going to release her self titled album in 2014. 

http://allafrica.com/stories/201311051070.html

Gay Africans Seek Asylum in EU Countries

Joseph Lee

TITLE: Top EU court ruling backs gay African asylum bids

SOURCE: BBC News

AUTHOR: N/A

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-24848887

Homosexuals from Sierra Leone, Uganda and Senegal who are afraid of being locked up for being homosexual have the right to leave and live in EU countries. 

M23 Rebel Group Surrenders

Joseph Lee

TITLE: DR Congo's M23 Rebel Chief 'Surrenders' 

SOURCE: BBC News

AUTHOR: N/A

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24849814

The commander of M23 rebel group and about 1700 soldiers turned themselves over at Mgahinga National Park. They are being held in a secret location until they will be transported to Uganda. The rebels top leaders will not be giving amnesty for their crimes. 

Over 40 Skulls Found, Possibly Used for Rituals

Joseph Lee

TITLE: Burundi police: Human skulls found at Italian's home 

SOURCE: BBC News

AUTHOR: N/A

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24868242

More than 40 skulls have been found at an Italian expatriate's home in Burundi. He has been arrested going to Thailand trying to transport two skulls. Police believe he was using the skulls for ritual purposes, but that is all the information the police have released.

31st Year In Power

Cameroon's President Paul Biya celebrates more than three decades in power. Biya became president of the West Africa 31 years ago. People have talked about Biya for failing and wanted him to give up his power. Different political parties are using the anniversary to ask him to prepare a transition to democratic rule. 80 year old president of Cameroon have been organizing different fun and active things to celebrate Biyas 31st year in power. Lots of his people look forward for him to seeing his 32nd year. 

http://allafrica.com/stories/201311060727.html

Cameroon Natural Gas Almost Gone?

Natural gas by Perenco is at Bipaga for sale to the NHC, this natural gas has been running out. Perenco engineers are working at the Bipaga to get the number of gas back up that is needed to the Mpolongwe terminal plant. NHC engineers are working to supply the needed quantity of gas for the production of electricity. What they think they might need is 216 megawatts of electricity to supply the country. Some engineers think that there might have been some issues with the pipes that the gas flows in and for now on the pipes will be cleaned every 2 months and watched with security.  

http://allafrica.com/stories/201311041813.html

Ghana again ask Fifa to switch Egypt play-off from Cairo

"We can't put in danger the lives of our players, officials and fans," said Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantaki.

There has been political and social unrest in the North African country since President Mohamed Morsi was overthrown, and outbreaks of violence have been frequent.

World Cup 2014: Ghana thrash Egypt 6-1 in play-off tie

Asamoah Gyan thumped in the opener and it was 2-0 after Michael Essien's run led to an own-goal from Wael Gomaa.The visitors, who have somehow managed to achieve spectacular results despite severe disruptions to their league in the last 18 months, looked a well beaten side for the first time in this qualifications.They worked really hard and they have not come this far to loose now.

Ghana arrests Chinese and Indian illegal gold miners

More than 4,500 Chinese nationals have been put into jail this year after a series of swoops on illegal goldmines.Ghana is Africa's biggest gold producer after South Africa.Our reporter says officers set fire to the illegal miners' equipment during the raid near the mining town of Dunkwa-on-Offin.

Banks to Identify Customers by Fingerprints Next Year

Alexandria Ferguson

TITLE: Banks to Identify Customers by Fingerprints Next Year

AUTHOR: IFEANYI ONUBA 

SOURCE: The Punch

http://www.punchng.com/news/banks-to-identify-customers-by-fingerprints-next-year/

The Central Bank of Nigeria, along with the Bankers Committee, agreed to a solution pact with a German Firm, Dermalog, on Tuesday.  The solution stated that all payments would be based on fingerprints.  According to the Governor, Mr. Lamido Sanusi, this movement will help to revolutionize the country’s payment system.  Beginning in 2014, bank customers will be identified by their fingerprints.  While speaking at the signing of the agreement, Sanusi explained that the system would be in effect on February 14, 2014.  Sanusi said this movement would help to provide a biometric database that would serve the purpose of authentication.  This movement will also address the issues of money laundering, fraud, credit extension, and financial inclusion.

Tunisia suspended from Davis Cup Tennis Tournament

The International Tennis Federation said there was no room for prejudice in sport and the one-year ban was a "fitting penalty". Jaziri withdrew from the Tashkent Challenger last month ahead of a match against Amir Weintraub. He was cleared of wrongdoing. Officials found Jaziri - who had claimed to be suffering from a knee injury had been ordered to pull out of the match. The ITF board voted unanimously to suspend the Tunisian Tennis Federation for one year from the Davis Cup, one of the most important tournaments in men's tennis.

Suicide Blast in Tunisia

The blast in Sousse happened close to the Riadh Palms hotel, a receptionist told the BBC's World Update. The male attacker, wearing a belt of explosives, was killed, the Associated Press quoted Tunisia's Tap state news agency as saying. Witnesses said the bomber was spotted and chased away from the hotel, blowing himself up on an empty beach, the AFP news agency reported.Sousse is a tourist destination about 87 miles south of the capital, Tunis, on the Mediterranean coast. The former president's tomb is in Monastir, a town about 20km further south along the coast from Sousse.

The hunt for Mokele-mbembe: Congo's Loch Ness Monster

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16306902

In the 1980s, Dr Mackal led two expedition teams to the vast Likouala swamp and rainforest area of the Congo which is inhabited by pygmies, on the hunt for this mystery creature - Africa's version of Scotland's Loch Ness Monster.The Mokele-mbembe is reputed to be a large reptile-like creature, with a long neck, and long tail.Many a Western explorer over the years has been gripped by the tantalising possibility that they could discover a creature - a formidable one at that - that has remained, as yet, unknown to science.Despite being a herbivore, it is said to roar aggressively if approached by humans. Some say it has a single horn, which it uses to kill elephants.

Sahara deaths: Niger 'arrests' 127 departing migrants

Niger have arrests 127 people trying to cross the border to go into Algeria. They were reported leaving from the northern town of Arlit in five different vehicles. The migrants are known to be from Nigeria and Niger. After to trucks broke down,  92 people were found dead from thirst as they were going across the Sahara desert going into Algeria.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24787681

Nigerian wedding party in Borno State massacred by gunmen

Gunmen in northern Nigeria killed at least 30 people in a wedding convoy. It happened on a dangerous stretch of road between Banki and Borno state. The groom was one of the victims included in the massacre. The islamist military group carried out frequent attacks in this area. The Boko Haram area has been in a state of emergency since may.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24798395

Egypt on high alert as Mohammed Morsi trial looms

Egypt's former president, Mohammed Morsi, and 14 other senior muslim brotherhood figures will be held on trial on monday. They are charged with inciting the killing of the protesters during protest outside of the presidential palace almost a year ago last December. Security is on high alert for the upcoming trial as supporters for the former president called for major protests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24799666

DR Congo military attacks last areas held by M23 rebels

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24794964

Hundreds of refugees are fleeing the fighting close to Congo's eastern border and crossing into Uganda.The M23 on Sunday called a ceasefire to allow peace talks with the government.It follows a string of defeats by government troops, who have driven the rebels from all towns they once controlled during a 20-month rebellion. The Rebels called on the organizers of the peace talks in neighboring Uganda to make sure the ceasefire was held to par on both sides. Since this conflict has started between the Rebels and the DR of Congo have started at least 800,000 people have been left homeless.

22 Lagos Pupils Faint After Inhaling Gas

TITLE: 22 Lagos Pupils Faint After Inhaling Gas

AUTHOR: ENIOLA AKINKUOTU

SOURCE: The Punch

Twenty two students at Ogba Junior Grammar School, Lagos, fell unconscious on Thursday.  The students’ unconsciousness was caused by a gaseous substance emitting from a neighboring laboratory near the school.  The chemical swamped the entire school.  When correspondents visited the school grounds, it was vacant.  According to a security guard, the incident occurred around 1 p.m.  “Pupils came running, saying some of their colleagues had fainted. When the smell subsided, teachers rallied around and rushed them to a hospital,” explained the security guard.  Teachers tried to use clothes to cover their nostrils in attempt to keep out the chemical.  This school was the only school affected because the laboratory faced the school directly.