Reuters: Comoros Islands News

UAE's Gulftainer eyes Russia, Asia, Gulf acquisitions

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:45:15 +0000

ABU DHABI, April 2 (Reuters) - Gulftainer Co, the United Arab Emirates' second largest ports operator, has set up a $500 million fund with Russian partners as it eyes more acquisitions in Russia, the Gulf and Asia, its vice chairman said on Monday.

African Markets - Factors to watch on March 29

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:51:22 +0000

UPDATE 2-Comoros awards first oil exploration licence

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:18:19 +0000

* Comoros new to oil and gas exploration (Adds details, background)

Comoros awards first oil exploration licence

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:25:17 +0000

NAIROBI, March 28 (Reuters) - Comoros said on Wednesday it has awarded its first ever oil exploration and production licence to a privately-owned Kenya-based exploration company.

African nations risk losing tax-free access to Europe -EU official

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:16:28 +0000

* Talks to replace previous deal dragged on too long - official

IMF says Comoros economy could grow 2.5 pct in 2012

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:00:13 +0000

MORONI, March 19 (Reuters) - The economy of the Indian Ocean island of Comoros could grow by up to 2.5 percent this year if the government implements financial and fiscal reforms, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday.

Climate talks mean life or death for island states

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:59:12 +0000

DURBAN, South Africa, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Nature does not negotiate.

INTERVIEW-Comoros targets over 3 pct growth in 2012 - c.bank chief

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:09:02 +0000

DUBAI, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Comoros' economy may grow more than 3 percent in 2012, aided by the expansion of the fledgling banking sector and investments in tourism, its central bank governor said on Thursday.

Soccer-Engels named as new Mozambique coach

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:01:01 +0000

MAPUTO, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Mozambique have appointed German Gert Engels as their new coach, giving him a two-year contract on Wednesday, the Mozambique Football Federation announced.

UPDATE 1-Africa trade bloc COMESA mulls regional infrastructure bond

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:47:48 +0000

NAIROBI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The African regional trade bloc Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is considering issuing a regional infrastructure bond and is seeking advisers, a senior trade official said on Tuesday.