Saleh hands over power to new president
2012-02-27 19:43:20
Yemen's Ali Abdullah Saleh on Monday formally handed over power to new President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, marking the end of his 33-year rule in the Arab country.
Mandela discharged from hospital
2012-02-27 05:15:40
South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela was discharged on Sunday from hospital after doctors declared nothing "seriously wrong" with his health.
Mandela admitted to hospital in South Africa
2012-02-25 17:21:57
Former South African president Nelson Mandela was admitted to hospital on Saturday for treatment for a "long-standing abdominal complaint", the government said.
'Friends of Syria' recognize opposition
2012-02-25 06:50:21
The Syrian National Council (SNC) was endorsed as the "legitimate representative" of the Syrian people.
'Friends of Syria' mull UN resolution
2012-02-25 04:58:36
Delegates at the Friends of Syria Conference are mulling a United Nations cease fire resolution.
Egypt's presidential hopeful hurt in carjack
2012-02-24 17:06:14
A potential presidential candidate in Egypt was injured by gunmen who robbed him of his car late on Thursday, the state media reported on Friday.
UN chief hails support to AU force in Somalia
2012-02-23 10:26:16
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon on Wednesday welcomed the Security Council's choice to add personnel and funding to the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission in Somalia.
Rebels release 49 peacekeepers in Darfur
2012-02-21 06:43:06
The rebel Justice and Equality Movement in the Darfur region said it has released 49 members of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur.
Libyans expect better life after upheaval
2012-02-18 10:33:07
Tens of thousands of people gathered Friday in the Tahrir Square in downtown Benghazi to celebrate the victory of their "revolution" with expectations for improved living conditions and a better future for the country.
Gabonese await appointment of new PM
2012-02-16 11:25:03
The Gabonese people are impatiently awaiting the appointment of a new prime minister after Paul Biyoghe Mba resigned on Monday night.
Huge interest in Africa crosses country
2012-02-16 11:18:00
Over 30 countries and regions have sent in their preliminary entries for next months Africa Cross Country Championships in cape Town, South Africa.
Benin lauds Kenya's role in regional peace
2012-02-16 11:10:25
Benin on Wednesday lauded the role being played by Kenya in ensuring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa region.