S. African transport workers demand higher wages
2012-09-27 11:27:28
Workers in the freight sector belonging to the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union march through the Durban central business district, demanding an increase in salary Sept 26, 2012.
IMF, World Bank announce $2b debt relief for Guinea
2012-09-27 11:27:00
The International Monetary Fund the World Bank's International Development Association have decided to support about $2.1 billion in debt relief for Guinea, the IMF announced here on Wednesday.
Algerian PM presents action plan to parliament
2012-09-26 17:12:43
Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on Tuesday presented his government's action plan to parliament, vowing to push ahead political reforms and promote social and economic development.
Zambian leader says Africa must have permanent UN seats
2012-09-26 16:15:22
Zambian President Michael Sata has demanded Africa must have permanent seats on the United Nations (UN) Security Council, state-run news agency reported on Tuesday.
S. Africa calls for UN role in ending Palestinian-Israeli issue
2012-09-26 09:13:43
South Africa said Tuesday it remains concerned at the situation in the Middle East and the United Nations should play a central role in settling the Palestinian-Israeli issue.
Progress made at Sudan, South Sudan summit
2012-09-25 11:17:28
Significant progress has been made at a summit between Sudan President Omar Hassan al-Bashir and his South Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir.
Library helps Tanzanians better understand China
2012-09-25 07:52:05
A China library opened within Tanzania's national library in the African nation's capital of Dar es Salaam on Monday.
Turkish Airlines to open flights to Mozambique
2012-09-24 11:24:32
The Turkish Airlines is soon to open flights to Mozambique thanks to an agreement signed with its counterpart in the southern African country, Radio Mozambique reported on Sunday.
Mogadishu suicide attack widely deplored
2012-09-21 18:18:50
The deadly twin suicide attack on an up-market restaurant in the Somali capital Thursday has been condemned by the government and the UN envoy to the war-torn country.
Sino-Mozambique co-op project to create 2,000 jobs
2012-09-21 17:28:23
A $725 million bridge under Mozambique-China cooperation was launched on Thursday by Mozambican President Armando Guebuza in the capital Maputo, with the project estimated to generate 2,000 jobs.
China hands glowing stadium to Kenya
2012-09-21 17:14:18
Kenya's premier sporting facility, Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, rediscovered its glow after two years of facelift works worth $12.5 million backed by the Chinese government.
Nigerian Senate debate oil spill bill
2012-09-20 17:38:52
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said a bill for an act to amend the National Oil Spill Detection and Response (NOSDRA) Act 2006 passed second reading.