Nigerian president aborts state visit over security situation
2013-05-10 10:34:58
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has cut short his visit to South Africa and aborted his state visit to Namibia which was to begin on Thursday.
Ghana marks 12 years of stadium disaster
2013-05-10 09:44:05
A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Ghana's capital Accra to mark the 12th anniversary of the stadium disaster which claimed the lives of 127 soccer fans in 2001.
Dedication to African health earns applause
2013-05-08 07:46:38
Loud applause broke out when Malik Juma said most residents of his community had contact with, and benefited from, a Chinese medical team that settled there in 1964.
22 killed on Sudan-S Sudan border
2013-05-06 10:42:20
22 people were killed including Nadhir (Chieftain) of Dinka Ngok tribe and UN peacekeepers during clashes which took place at the disputed area of Abyei on Sudan-South Sudan border.
Egypt's PM unhurt by shooting near his car
2013-05-06 10:19:49
Egyptian police detained a young man who opened fire on Prime Minister Hisham Kandil's convoy and his companions in Cairo. Kandil was not injured.
Algerian militants sentenced to death for mass killing
2013-05-06 04:58:03
An Algrian court on Sunday has handed death penalty to two militants charged of killing more than 500 people and raping more than 60 women.
Egypt reports more food poisoning cases
2013-05-06 04:29:26
Egypt announced on Sunday suspicion of another 350 food poisoning cases in three governorates across the country, a health ministry official told Xinhua.
Egypt denies Morsi intents to run cabinet
2013-05-04 10:46:31
Egyptian presidency denied Friday the circulated rumors that President Mohamed Morsi intended to hold the post of prime minister in an imminent cabinet reshuffle.
Snapshots of International Dance Day in Algiers
2013-05-03 11:15:00
Snapshots of International Dance Day in Algiers
Kenya to strengthen ties with Britain
2013-05-02 16:45:15
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has reaffirmed his government's commitment to furthering ties with Britain in the development process.
Music proves a two-way street for promoter
2013-05-01 09:20:55
If you want to talk to Dick Mackridge about China, be prepared for him to burst into song.
Economist: China is transforming Africa
2013-04-29 09:06:44
Internationally renowned writer says Africa needs China to make things happen.