Rebels enter Central African Republic capital
2013-03-24 03:50:11
The Seleka rebel coalition on Saturday afternoon entered the northern suburbs of Bangui, the capital of Central African Republic, Xinhua's staff at the scene reported.
Egypt's president to attend summits of Arab and BRICS
2013-03-24 02:48:33
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi is scheduled to attend the upcoming Arab League Summit in Qatar, official news agency MENA reported Saturday.
UN to probe alleged chemical weapons use in Syria
2013-03-23 02:43:39
The UN Security Council on Friday welcomed a Thursday decision by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon to launch an inquiry into the alleged use of chemical weapons in the Syrian armed attacks.
Boat mishap in Gabon kills at least 30
2013-03-22 05:00:54
A boat loaded with more than 60 illegal immigrants capsized off the coast of Gabon, leaving at least 30 people dead, rescuers reported on Thursday.
Liberian leader promises stronger ties with China
2013-03-17 19:18:27
Liberia President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has sent a message of congratulations to new Chinese President Xi Jinping and promised stronger ties with China, according to a Foreign Ministry statement released on Friday.
Egypt refuses $750m urgent aid loan from IMF
2013-03-13 01:44:06
Egypt's Finance Minister Al-Morsi Hegazy said Tuesday in a press statement that Egypt refused an urgent aid loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimated at 750 million US dollars.
Egyptian minister urges to keep police out of politics
2013-03-11 10:07:39
Egypt's Interior Minister Mohamed Ibrahim on Sunday called on all political forces to get the police out of politics.
Dispute clouds Kenyan election
2013-03-11 02:27:10
Rapturous singing and dancing was seen in Kenyan streets and bars till late on Saturday night, as supporters of Uhuru Kenyatta celebrated his win over major competitor Raila Odinga.
Egyptians protest court ruling on soccer riot
2013-03-10 16:31:12
Egyptians took to the streets and set buildings on fire Saturday following a disputed court ruling on a deadly soccer riot last year.
Mandela hospitalized for medical check-up
2013-03-10 06:38:50
Former President Nelson Mandela was admitted into a hospital in Pretoria for a scheduled medical check-up to manage existing conditions in line with his age.
Kenyatta becomes Kenya's fourth president
2013-03-09 22:27:21
Kenya's electoral body on Saturday declared Uhuru Kenyatta as the President of the Republic of Kenya after gaining 6.17 million votes to beat his closest challenger Raila Odinga in the historic elections held on March 4.
Senegal, US hold navy exercise
2013-03-08 17:30:15
The Senegalese and US navy forces are staging a seven-day exercise along the Senegalese, Cape Verdian and Mauritanian coastal waters.