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[FrontPageAfrica]In the wake of a reported interest from the Indian steel giant, Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL), one of India's major steel producers with a significant presence in sectors like Mining, Power Generation and Infrastructure, the Chinese government has for the first time publicly disclosed previously speculated interest in Liberia's Wologisi mines.

[New Dawn]Tension is said to be mounting in the northern Liberian County of Nimba, following what amounts to a public confession by the county's Senior Senator Prince Y. Johnson, when he detailed how he influenced election officials in the county to cheat for his NUDP's candidates on a local radio station Wednesday.

[Observer]The NRM is trying a radical approach in an attempt to resolve the long-running standoff between the lord mayor and the KCCA executive director.

[New Dawn]Finance Minister Amara Konneh, has conceded that many officials of government are fiscally indiscipline.

[New Dawn]Finance Minister Amara Konneh, has conceded that many officials of government are fiscally indiscipline.

[New Dawn]Recently, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission or LACC released the first phase of the Asset Declaration Verification Report of public officials. The Assets Declaration Verification Exercise by the LACC is intended to ascertain the integrity and credibility of public officials. The 2008 Act creating the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, among other things, empowers the Commission to investigate, prosecute and prevent acts of corruption.

[Daily Trust]A crucial meeting of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) commences this evening in Abuja during which a chairman of the forum is expected to emerge. In this analysis, our reporter writes that the battle line has been drawn between the incumbent chairman, Rotimi Amaechi, who is seeking re-election and President Jonathan's 'preferred' choice.

[Observer]Eighteen councillors of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) await the Attorney General's legal advice before they can proceed with a censure motion against Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago.

[New Dawn]The Government of the People's Republic of China has expressed interest in exploiting the Wologisi Mountain in Lofa County, northwestern Liberia, amidst reports here that an Indian company O.P. Jindal Group has similar interest.

[New Dawn]The Government of the People's Republic of China has expressed interest in exploiting the Wologisi Mountain in Lofa County, northwestern Liberia, amidst reports here that an Indian company O.P. Jindal Group has similar interest.

[Observer]The mobile money landscape, one of the more profitable ventures for telecom companies in Uganda, could witness some serious competition, after Airtel and Warid merged their money transfer services to serve more than seven million subscribers.

[Cameroon Tribune]A consortium of American investors have manifested interest in constructing a pipeline to transport petroleum products from the oil refinery in Limbe through Douala to the capital city, Yaounde counting for the first phase.The investors led by the Vice Executive President of Govind Development, PLC, Andy Bennet disclosed their intentions during an audience with the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Philemon Yang at the Star Building, May 23, 2013. They indicated that they want to use their stay in the co

[Observer]At the inauguration of a new Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in Kampala recently, the minister of Tourism, Maria Mutagamba, called on the members to find alternative ways of funding the all-important sector, given that the government's current allocation is insufficient.

[Deutsche Welle]Islamist groups have carried out suicide bombings at a Niger military base and a French-owned mine. The assault came in response to a French-led military operation this year which ousted Islamists from northern Mali.

[The Star]The Nairobi all share rallied 1.744% to close at a fresh all time record high. The all share is +35.916% in 2013. The all share has accelerated +8.075% higher over the last four weeks. The Nairobi NSE20 improved 4.89 points to close at 4983.54 and is within 1% of its 57-month closing high reached in early April.

[The Star]Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi yesterday saidthe Senate has no role in scrutinising the Division of Revenue Bill as required by the standing orders and the Public Finance Management Act.

[Sabahi]Djiboutian Minister of Energy Ali Yacoub Mohamoud and Japanese Ambassador to Djibouti Atsushi Nishioka discussed the possible joint development of geothermal energy in Djibouti Wednesday (May 22nd), the Djiboutian Information Agency reported.

[The Star]KAJIADO governor David Nkedianye yesterday unveiled his cabinet nominees. Speaker Johnson Osoi is expected to forward the list to his committee on appointments and eventually to the assembly for vetting.

[The Star]KISII Governor James Ongwae yesterday accused the national government of reducing the amount of money allocated to the county.

[The Star]THE Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is now considering an amendment to the Political Parties Act to change the way of calculating funding for the parties.