Clinton condemns killing of US officer

2012-09-12 14:13:36

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton late Tuesday condemned the killing of a US State Department officer in a mob attack on the US consulate.

IGAD congratulates newly elected president of Somalia

2012-09-12 10:24:46

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has congratulated the newly elected President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud of Somalia.

Algeria, Kuwait sign agreements on trade, tourism

2012-09-12 09:14:04

Algeria signed on Tuesday with Kuwait two agreements on trade and tourism on the second day of the 7th session of Algeria-Kuwait Joint Committee, the official APS news agency reported.

Train maker signs S Africa contract

2012-09-11 11:02:07

CSR Corp. Ltd.announced its subsidiary company has secured a contract worth $400m to supply freight electric locomotives to South African logistics firm Transnet

UN peacekeeping chief travels to S Africa

2012-09-11 10:33:26

The UN under-secretary- general for peacekeeping operations, Herve Ladsous, on Monday traveled to the Great Lakes region and South Africa.

Forest elephants under threat of extinction

2012-09-11 10:04:18

Cameroon's forest elephants could disappear from the wild within eight years if no urgent measure is taken to combat international illicit ivory trade and curb habitat loss.

20 feared dead in ethnic clashes in Kenya

2012-09-10 17:13:03

At least 20 people were feared dead in renewed ethnic clashes in Tana River in southeast Kenya, police said Monday.

Algeria considers importing potatoes

2012-09-10 17:11:40

Algeria is considering to import potatoes in face of a possible shortage in the market, Agriculture Minister Rachid Benaissa said Sunday.

S. Africa eyes closer ties with Panama, Cuba

2012-09-10 16:58:47

South African International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman left on Sunday for a two-nation visit to Panama and Cuba aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.

Burundi to reduce illiteracy from 57% to 30%

2012-09-07 15:14:00

Burundi plans to reduce the illiteracy rate up from 57 percent to 30 percent by 2015.

S. African miners march outside Marikana mine

2012-09-07 14:39:12

Striking mineworkers march outside Lonmin's Marikana mine in South Africa's North West Province as they await the arrival of freed colleagues, Sept 6, 2012.

S. African govt welcomes mine peace accord

2012-09-07 14:31:37

The Lonmin's Marikana mine peace accord paved the way for endorsing an environment of social harmony and peace.