UN calls for swift end to transition
2012-08-30 09:33:50
The UN Security Council on Wednesday urged all parties in Somalia to work together for a swift end to transition in the Horn of Africa country.
South Africa sees rapid economic growth
2012-08-29 09:57:02
South Africa's seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of this year increased by 3.2 percent
Libya urged to protect cultural heritage
2012-08-29 09:49:47
The UN educational and cultural body on Tuesday called upon the government and people of Libya to "exercise their responsibility to protect cultural heritage".
Kenyan police link Al-Shabaab to murder
2012-08-29 09:42:20
Kenyan police on Tuesday blamed al Qaida-allied terror group, Al-Shabaab, for the murder of the fiery Islamic preacher Aboud Rogo.
Nigeria's minister of power resigns
2012-08-29 09:26:52
Nigeria's Minister of Power Bart Nnaji resigned his appointment as a member of the west African country's present cabinet.
Minister to lure Chinese investors
2012-08-29 07:14:20
In a bid to fix its economy after 18 months of political unrest, Egypt is trying to attract more Chinese investment into the country.
Liberia, World Bank sign power agreement
2012-08-28 15:59:30
The government of Liberia and the World Bank have signed an agreement to finance the Liberian section of the West Africa Power Pool, which also involves three other countries in the region.
Gambia confirms execution of prisoners
2012-08-28 13:53:32
Gambia's interior ministry on Monday confirmed the nine prisoners being held on death row have been executed.
Somali govt, AU forces take key town
2012-08-28 11:15:08
Somali government forces backed by the African Union (AU) peacekeeping troops on Monday sized the strategic town of Marka in the south of the Horn of Africa country.
1.6 million Zimbabweans to need food aid
2012-08-28 10:46:00
The UN food agency on Monday said that more than 1.6 million Zimbabwean people will need food aid after a poor cereal harvest this year.
Death reported in chaos in Kenya's Mombasa
2012-08-28 10:37:13
At least one person died on Monday in chaos in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa after Islamic cleric Aboud Rogo Mohammed was killed earlier in the day.
Zimbabwe President calls for peace before election
2012-08-27 14:49:26
26 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Sunday called for maintaining peace and stability ahead of the country's general elections. Officiating at the 2012 Presidential Shooting Competition, Mugabe said it was not the responsibility of the security services alone to maintain peace.