Sudan dismisses South Sudan's accusations
2012-01-19 11:00:36
Sudanese government on Wednesday dismissed South Sudan's accusations that the north has been stealing oil from the south as "political talk" which does not help resolve their disagreements.
Floods disrupt Kruger National Park
2012-01-19 09:42:54
Heavy rains have caused flooding and disruption in South Africa's famous Kruger National Park, Beeld newspaper in Johannesburg reported on Wednesday.
Ethiopia condemns Eritrea
2012-01-19 09:40:47
Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of involving in the attack on tourists in its northern region that left five dead and several others injured or kidnapped.
4 S. African cities rated as most dangerous places
2012-01-18 17:40:44
Four South African cities are on a list of 50 most dangerous places in the world, according to a new study.
Gas shortage hit Egyptian cities
2012-01-17 11:19:52
Egyptian drivers who believed their country was undergoing a petrol shortage flocked to gas stations in several cities.
Egypt negotiates with IMF for loan
2012-01-17 10:22:00
Egypt discussed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the possibility to obtain a loan of $3.2 billion to support its economic reform, state media reported on Monday.
UNAMID chief urges Darfur peace
2012-01-17 10:11:52
UNAMID chief Ibrahim Gambari on Monday urged the international community and all concerned parties to accelerate the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD).
West Africa has made progress in peace
2012-01-17 09:55:53
A senior UN official said here Monday that the West Africa region has progressed with regards to peace and security but still faces significant problems and vulnerabilities.
DR Congo train derailment leaves 14 dead
2012-01-16 16:40:36
A cargo train derailed on Sunday in the central west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), leaving 14 people dead and many others injured.
Al-Qaida free 250 prisoners in Yemen
2012-01-16 16:36:46
Hundreds of al-Qaida militants broke into a central jail in Yemen's southeastern province of al-Bayda on Monday, setting free about 250 prisoners.
Nigeria announces petrol price cut
2012-01-16 15:23:25
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday announced a sizable cut in the petrol price in a bid to prevent a paralyzing general strike from continuing into the second week.
Tension grips Kenya's Rift Valley
2012-01-16 11:05:43
Anxiety and growing tensions have rocked parts of Kenya's Rift Valley province, the home of the three of the six Kenyans facing trials at the International Criminals Court.