- Libyan leader's son has unveiled the North African country's plans to seal a free trade accord with the European Union.
Seif-al-Islam said the accord has been necesitated by Libya's improved ties with Europe and the United States following the lifting of international sanctions over the Lockerbie bombing and suspension of nuclear weapons.
“Who would have believed that we would reach such achievements?" Qaddafi's son asked in a statement issued from Sebha, some 800 km from the capital Tripoli. "They are reality now," he said.
"I handled many cases of foreign and internal affairs, but now my programme is realised and on track," he said announcing his withdrawal from politics. He said the country's hope lies in the creation of independent institutions and strong civil societies capable of effective participation in Libya's decision-making processes.
Seif-al-Islam who has always been regarded as the possible heir to the throne announced quitting politics before young supports on Wednesday.
The young Qaddafi is bereft of any official role in the government, but has mustered international clout for intervening in Libya's various departments. He was satisfied with his role in solving the country's domestice and international problems, particularly the Lockerbie bombing case and the brouhaha around the profession misconduct charges of six Bulgarian medics.
"I have achieved my programme. The train is currently on rails. I have no more big battles to fight and my position is becoming embarrassing," he said in a televised speech, saying it was wrong for a few people to be in charge of decision-making process.
afrol News - It is called "financial inclusion", and it is a key government policy in Rwanda. The goal is that, by 2020, 90 percent of the population is to have and actively use bank accounts. And in only four years, financial inclusion has doubled in Rwanda.
afrol News - The UN's humanitarian agencies now warn about a devastating famine in Sudan and especially in South Sudan, where the situation is said to be "imploding". Relief officials are appealing to donors to urgently fund life-saving activities in the two countries.
afrol News - Fear is spreading all over West Africa after the health ministry in Guinea confirmed the first Ebola outbreak in this part of Africa. According to official numbers, at least 86 are infected and 59 are dead as a result of this very contagious disease.
afrol News - It is already a crime being homosexual in Ethiopia, but parliament is now making sure the anti-gay laws will be applied in practical life. No pardoning of gays will be allowed in future, but activist fear this only is a signal of further repression being prepared.
afrol News / Africa Renewal - Ethiopia's ambitious plan to build a US$ 4.2 billion dam in the Benishangul-Gumuz region, 40 km from its border with Sudan, is expected to provide 6,000 megawatts of electricity, enough for its population plus some excess it can sell to neighbouring countries.
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