AL convenes over latest regional issues
2012-04-27 06:27:58
The Cairo-based Arab League held an extraordinary meeting at the ministerial level on Thursday, with its focus on the Syrian crisis and relations between Sudan and South Sudan.
Li calls for investment in S Sudan
2012-04-26 07:16:30
China will encourage more companies to invest in South Sudan and called on the country to create a better environment for investment.
Blast kills 16 people in Syria's Hama
2012-04-26 06:47:12
At least 16 people were killed and 12 others wounded on Wednesday in the blast of an explosive device in Syria's central province of Hama, state-run SANA news agency reported.
Netanyahu says backs 'contiguous' Palestinian state
2012-04-25 09:24:37
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced support on Tuesday for the first time for Palestinians to establish a contiguous state, saying their future country should not look like "Swiss cheese".
New UN observers arrive in Syria
2012-04-25 06:46:29
Two new UN observers arrived in Syria Tuesday to join the 11-member team which has been operating on ground in the unrest-stricken country.
UN deplores aerial bombardments in Bentiu
2012-04-24 13:42:38
The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Monday deplored the continued aerial bombardments in Bentiu town in South Sudan's Unity state.
South Africa suffers shortage of doctors
2012-04-24 13:27:50
South Africa's health system would not succeed if the shortage of doctors was not addressed, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi said on Monday.
Egypt annuls gas export deal with Israel
2012-04-23 10:08:43
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company said Sunday that it has annulled an export deal which shipped gas to Israel due to violations of contractual obligations.
South African President Zuma marries for sixth time
2012-04-22 14:48:12
South Africa's polygamous President Jacob Zuma married for the sixth time on Friday, taking his long-time girlfriend Bongi Ngema as his newest bride and fourth current wife.
Chinese companies bring jobs to Africa
2012-04-22 14:45:20
A major Chinese shoe manufacturer, Hua Jian, started a factory in Ethiopia just a few months ago, with a plan to invest $2 billion and create 100,000 local jobs over the next decade.
Egypt sets rules for election propaganda
2012-04-22 07:55:16
The Egyptian Higher Presidential Elections Commission (HPEC) on Saturday set rules for the presidential election propaganda.
UN monitors visit battered Syrian city
2012-04-21 19:17:34
A team of United Nations ceasefire monitors are in the battered city of Homs and have met with its governor, the Syrian state news agency and a UN spokesman said on Saturday.