Egypt's president meets Palestinian president
2012-09-07 11:43:24
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi met Thursday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Egyptian presidency headquarters, official news agency MENA reported.
Ghana to create better environment for investors
2012-09-07 10:55:06
Ghana's Trade Minister Hannah Tetteh said Thursday that the government would continue to create a conducive atmosphere for people to invest in the country.
3,000 Marikana miners march to gain strike support
2012-09-06 14:32:43
A mineworker holds a picture of a dead colleague as he takes part in a march at Lonmin's Marikana mine in South Africa's North West Province, Sept 5, 2012.
Situation at S. African platinum mine stabilizing
2012-09-06 14:02:33
The situation at the Lonmin Marikana Platinum is "stabilizing" and negotiations are continuing to resolve the labor dispute, the Inter-Ministerial Committee said on Wednesday.
Egypt's new president seeks 'balanced' diplomacy
2012-09-06 07:30:15
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's recent overseas trips are considered a reflection of his strategy aiming at achieving balanced diplomatic ties.
Peacekeepers patrol in Somalia
2012-09-05 14:42:11
Peacekeepers from the African Union Mission in Somalia stand guard after capturing the former private Elmaan seaport from al Shabaab insurgents without resistance, 30km east of Mogadishu Sept 4, 2012.
Flooding affects 240,000 in East Africa
2012-09-05 13:51:31
The UN humanitarian agency says more than 240,000 people in East Africa have been displaced by localized flooding which has also destroyed infrastructure across the region.
Myanmar, S. Africa boost bilateral ties
2012-09-05 13:41:48
South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation is currently on her first visit to Myanmar since establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries 17 years ago.
Kufuor calls for fairness in 2012 polls
2012-09-05 09:31:56
Kufuor called on the country's Electoral Commission to institute measures that would ensure a fair atmosphere in the December 7 polls.
S. Africa: Mine conditions under control
2012-09-04 13:44:44
The South African government remains in control of the situation in the mining industry and law and order continues to prevail despite the recent deaths of 44 miners.
Sudan, South Sudan to resume negotiations
2012-09-04 13:27:37
Sudan and South Sudan will resume their negotiations on outstanding issues in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Renault to set up car assembly plant in Algeria
2012-09-04 13:17:33
A joint venture will be set up by mid-September between Algeria and French car maker Renault for the installation of a car assembly plant in the North African nation.