Mandela showing 'great resilience', still crit
2013-08-24 21:46:48
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who has been in hospital since early June with a lung infection, is showing "great resilience" although he remains in a critical but stable condition, the presidency said on Saturday.
BRICS urged to help empower women economically
2013-08-22 20:56:36
As BRICS is creating more business opportunities among member states and in Africa, the grouping should do more to empower women economically.
Egypt court orders Mubarak released-sources
2013-08-21 21:13:48
An Egyptian court ordered the release of former President Hosni Mubarak on Wednesday, a judicial and a security source said, meaning he could leave prison later in the day as there is no longer any legal grounds for his detention.
Chinese businesses ready to push for Africa investment
2013-08-21 05:00:06
Chinese businesses will use the BRICS Business Council to push for more investment in Africa, so as to help the continent eradicate unemployment and poverty.
China asked to help in African mining
2013-08-20 23:39:30
The exploration rights owner of newly found world-class diamond, rare earth and strategic minerals deposits in the Southwestern African nation of Namibia is seeking support from China and partnership with Chinese companies.
Investors interested in Kenya
2013-08-20 23:10:02
An increasing number of Chinese companies are seeking business opportunities in Kenya, amid the African country's efforts to push ahead with industrialization.
Somali FM to visit China
2013-08-20 14:15:09
Somali Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fowsia Yusuf Haji Adan will pay an official visit to China from August 22 to 28
Brotherhood's supreme leader detained
2013-08-20 09:37:11
Egyptian security officials and state television say the supreme leader of the Muslim Brotherhood has been detained.
China, Kenya agree to bolster relations
2013-08-20 01:16:06
China and Kenya elevated their relations to a comprehensive partnership and signed eight documents to boost cooperation on Monday.
Egyptian gov't vows to beat war of terror
2013-08-18 14:53:27
The Egyptian interim government is sounding a warning that the country is facing a war of terror, vowing to defeat it by force and law.
Bomb explodes outside Egypt's consulate in Libya
Significant events launched to commemorate Mandela in South Africa
2013-08-18 03:24:42
The South Africans on Saturday launched twin important events to commemorate the 95-year-old anti- apartheid icon, Nelson Mandela, who remains hospitalized in Pretoria.
Bomb explodes outside Egypt's consulate in Libya
2013-08-18 02:53:19
A bomb went off outside Egypt's consulate in Benghazi, eastern Libya on Saturday, causing property damage, witnesses said.