Uncle Saiks, you guys have great topics for your conference. Wish I could see some transcripts of the event. Khaleel "No one is exempt from the consequences of their life choices". -------- Original message -------- From: samateh saikou <[log in to unmask]> Date: 10/07/2013 10:36 (GMT-05:00) To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [G_L] INTERNATIONAL CONFRENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TOPIC: Africa’s Triple Threat (Boko Haram, Al Shabab & Al Qaeda in the Maghreb and Sahel): The rise of transnational and jihadist movements on the continent Date: 17th October, 2013 Venue: P-hotels, Grensen 19, Oslo Time: 10.00-16.30 DRAFT PROGRAM Morning Session, 10:00 - 13:00 Chairperson: Mr. Saikou Samateh, Board Member, the Africa Centre for Information and Development (ACID). TIME TOPIC SPEAKERS 09:15 – 10:00 Registration, tea and coffee 10:00 – 10:10 Welcome Remarks and Introduction Omar Drammeh: Co-founder ACID 10:10 – 10:30 Guest Speaker Ms. Queen Anne Zondo: Honourable Ambassador, South African Embassy, Oslo 10:30-11:00 Concepts and Practise of Jihad in Islam: Clarifying Myths and Misconceptions Imam Ibrahim Saidy: Darusalam Islamic Center, Oslo 11 :00-11:30 Jihadist Movements in West Africa: Consequences for Peace and Security in the sub Region Mr. Sidia Jatta: Peoples’ Democratic Organisation for Independence & Socialism (PDOIS); Gambia 11:00-11:30 Understanding Frances’ Invasion of Mali: A Critical Assessment of Causes and Impact on the Socio-political Landscape in Mali Dr. Oumar Mariko,:Secretary General, African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence (SADI), Mali. 11:30-12:00 Violent Islamic Uprisings in Northern Nigeria: What does Boko Haram have in common with Al Qaeda? Professor Morten Bøas: Research Professor, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) 12:00-12:30 Boko Haram: A Violent Symptom of Nigerian and African Leadership Crises Dr. Emanuel Ogbunwezeh, Head Africa Department of the International Society for Human Rights, Frankfurt. Germany. 13:00-13:45 lUNCH BREAK 13:45-14:10 Al Shabab in Somalia: The History and Ideology of a Militant Islamist Group Dr. Stig Jarle Hansen. Associate Professor, Noragric, UMB. Ås 14:10-14:40 Al Shabab and the Current Political Situation in Somalia: What are the prospects for lasting peace Mr. Mohamed Husein Gaas: PHD Fellow, UMB and Research Fellow at FAFO 14:40-15:00 Curbing Jihadist Threats and Movements in Africa: A Pan-Africanist Approach Ms. Samia Nkrumah: Chairwoman, Convention Peoples’Party (CPP), Ghana. 15:00-15:45 Plenary Session/Questions & Answers 16:10-16.20 Closing remarks Dr. Brynjar Lia: Research Professor, Norwegian Defence Research Institute (FFI) 16:20-16.30 Vote of thanks Mr. Mamadi Jobarteh: ACID Board Member > Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2013 07:41:47 -0400 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: [G_L] BBC News: Fresh clashes in Egypt 'kill 50' > To: [log in to unmask] > > I saw this story on the BBC News iPhone App and thought you should see it: > > Fresh clashes in Egypt 'kill 50' > > At least 50 people are killed and more than 240 hurt in Egypt in clashes between police and supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. > > Read more: > http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-24421069 > > > ** Disclaimer ** > The BBC is not responsible for the content of this e-mail, and anything written in this e-mail does not necessarily reflect the BBC's views or opinions. Please note that neither the e-mail address nor name of the sender have been verified. > > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ > To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface > at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html > > To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l > To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: > [log in to unmask] > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤