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.