Greek tanker seized by Somali pirates off Oman
2012-05-11 19:38:37
A Greek-owned oil tanker was seized by Somali pirates off Oman's coasts, Greek media reported Friday, citing Greek Coast Guard and the vessel's management sources.
Nigerian airliner makes emergency landing
2012-05-11 16:33:30
A Nigerian commercial airliner with Dana Air on Thursday night made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport after the plane lost hydraulic pressure.
Tensions mount between Sudan, S Sudan
2012-05-10 16:27:54
Tensions mounted between Sudan and South Sudan after renewed military clashes on their joint borderline despite a resolution by United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that urged the two sides to end hostilities.
Zimbabwea praises China's technology transfer
2012-05-10 11:18:22
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe on Wednesday hailed as a great success China's technology transfer to Zimbabwe and Africa.
WHO acts on polio outbreak in Nigeria
2012-05-10 09:10:13
The World Health Organization (WHO) has acted on a fresh outbreak of wild poliovirus (WPV) in northeast Nigeria's Bauchi State, Emmanuel Katuga.
Ghana marks 11 years of stadium disaster
2012-05-10 09:03:05
The 11th anniversary of Ghana's May 9 stadium disaster was commemorated here on Wednesday with a push for the ban on the sale of alcoholic drinks at stadiums.
South Africa's unemployment up
2012-05-09 15:47:18
South Africa's unemployment rate rose by 1.3 percentage points to 25.2 percent in the first quarter of this year as the economy was shedding more jobs.
7 Somali refugees perish on way to Malta
2012-05-09 15:45:05
At least seven Somali refugees have died on their way to Malta from Libya, while other survivors managed to land on one of Malta's most popular beaches.
More rhinos poached in South Africa
2012-05-09 15:03:14
The number of rhinos poached in South Africa rose to 210 since the beginning of this year despite mounting efforts to stop the scourge, the government said on Tuesday.
Gunfire heard near Libyan PM's compound
2012-05-08 22:40:03
Gunfire broke out around the compound where Libya's interim prime minister has his offices in the capital on Tuesday, a Reuters reporter at the scene said.
Zimbabwe lauds China's unwavering support
2012-05-08 21:47:36
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's Zanu-PF party on Tuesday commended China for its unwavering support to Zimbabwe.
Syria kicks off parliamentary election
2012-05-07 13:25:07
Unrest-stricken Syria kicked off a parliamentary election on Monday morning, with 7,195 candidates from 12 political parties vying for the 250 seats.