Large amount stolen from S African coffers
2012-03-05 09:19:50
A total of 346 million rand (about $46 million) were stolen from the state coffers in the past financial year, according to a report published on Sunday.
Kenyans turn to poor health facilities
2012-03-05 09:12:07
An ongoing strike by government nurses and other health workers has made many Kenyan families, especially low-income earners, to seek healthcare in ill-equipped private health facilities.
Republic of Congo arsenal blast toll hits 200
2012-03-05 08:21:27
The death toll of an arms depot explosions in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo has topped 200 as of Sunday evening.
Explosions in Congo kill 200, including 4 Chinese
2012-03-05 08:11:18
Around 200 people, including four Chinese workers, have been killed and many more injured in a series of explosions in the capital of Congo Republic.
6 Chinese killed, 1 missing in Congo blast
2012-03-05 06:35:01
Six Chinese were killed and one was missing after Sunday's ammunition depot explosions in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo.
US slams Sudan's air attacks inside S Sudan
2012-03-02 15:12:24
The United States on Thursday slammed reported air attacks by Sudan's fighter jets on civilian targets inside South Sudan as "unacceptable".
Kenya, Ethiopia appeal for peace in Somalia
2012-03-02 10:12:49
Kenya and Ethiopia on Thursday appealed to the Somali leaders to resolve their existing political differences amicably for the sake of their country.
Horn of Africa may see less rain
2012-03-02 09:46:25
The Horn of Africa which has been affected by a severe drought in 2010 and 2011 may see less rainfall during the main rainy season running from March to May this year.
S Africa criticizes Moody's downgrade
2012-03-02 09:38:42
S. African Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan criticized the world-famous credit rating agency Moody's for downgrading its financial institutions.
UN calls on Syria to allow 'immediate' access
2012-03-02 04:04:17
UN Security Council Thursday adopted a press statement calling on the Syrian authorities to allow "immediate, full and unimpeded" humanitarian access.
2 Chinese workers kidnapped by gunmen in Cairo
2012-03-01 15:15:12
Two Chinese workers with a local stone material factory were kidnapped by several unknown gunmen on Thursday morning, resources with a local Chinese association told Xinhua.
South African's ANC expels youth leader
2012-03-01 09:52:08
The ruling African National Congress expelled its youth league leader Julius Malema from the party for sowing division in the party ranks.