May 2003
Nigerian President Sworn in for Second Term
Olusegun Obasanjo was sworn in for a second term as Nigeria's president amid allegations of electoral fraud and controversy surrounding the recent elections. His administration…
Announcement of the Iranian National Football Team Players by Coach Homayoun Shahrokhi - 2003-05-26
Homayoun Shahrokhi, the head coach of the Iranian national football team, has announced the list of players selected for the upcoming LG Cup. Expatriate players…
Negotiations Between the Zimbabwean Government and Opposition - 2003-05-07
The Zimbabwean government and opposition expressed readiness to negotiate after pressure from South African leaders, but both sides refused to drop their preconditions. President Mugabe…
Meeting of Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi with the President of Zimbabwe - 2003-05-05
Leaders from South Africa, Nigeria, and Malawi met with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to address the country's political and economic…
Release of Dozens of Hostages from American Oil Platforms in Nigerian Coastal Waters - 2003-05-03
Dozens of hostages taken by striking workers from American oil platforms in Nigeria have been released after a two-week standoff. The release followed an agreement…
Low Voter Turnout in Nigeria Elections - 2003-05-03
Nigeria's local elections saw a notably low voter turnout, with many polling stations empty, particularly in Lagos. Despite a lack of violence during the voting,…
Agreement Between Nigerian Labor Unions and American Oil Company Transocean Regarding Hostages - 2003-05-02
Nigerian labor unions and Transocean reached an agreement to release 100 foreign workers held hostage after a two-week standoff. The crisis began due to the…
44 Players Called Up to Iran National Football Team
The Iranian Football Federation has called up 44 players, including three newcomers and six expatriates, for a training camp ahead of the LG four-nation tournament…