Obama condoles on death of late Ethiopian PM
2012-08-22 15:48:15
US President Barack Obama on Tuesday offered his condolences to Ethiopia for the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.
AU Commission chairperson mourns late Ethiopian PM
2012-08-22 10:50:57
African Union Commission Chairperson Jean Ping Tuesday offered condolences to Ethiopia for the death of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, and hailed his contribution to his country and the region.
Body of late Ethiopian PM arrives home
2012-08-22 09:07:40
Body of the late Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arrived at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital late Tuesday.
Situation remains calm at platinum mine
2012-08-22 07:15:12
The situation on the ground at the Lonmin Marikana Platinum Mine remains calm as around 33 percent of the company's 28,000-strong workforce reported for work.
Ethiopian PM Meles dies
2012-08-21 13:20:32
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has died, the state TV reported on Tuesday.
Mali unveils new govt of national unity
2012-08-21 07:36:27
Mali's new government of national unity was made public Monday night, which includes 31 members.
Somalia inaugurates new parliament
2012-08-21 07:10:52
Somalia's newly-selected members of parliament were sworn in as the country moves from the long-drawn transitional period to a permanent form of government.
S. Africa explores business development experience in India
2012-08-20 13:12:44
South Africa is exploring how the Indian small, medium and micro enterprises contribute to their national economy, a government official said on Sunday.
Egypt's Muslims celebrate the Eid al-Fitr
2012-08-20 10:32:32
Egypt's Muslims celebrated Sunday the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of fasting month of Ramadan, and prayed for a better future of their state under the new leadership of Mohamed Morsi.
Morsi's visit could reshape landscape
2012-08-20 07:56:54
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's planned visit to Iran is a positive sign of the two countries' willingness to renew their tiesl.
Libyans pray for security on Eid
2012-08-20 07:04:34
Libyans' nationwide celebration for Eid al-Fitr was somehow marred by two car bombings that hit the capital Tripoli.
Zuma declares national mourning
2012-08-20 07:02:17
South African President Jacob Zuma on Sunday afternoon announced he will launch the national mourning for 44 people lost at the Marikana mine conflicts.