UN chief meets with Nigerian FM

2012-01-11 08:55:54

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday met with Olugbenga Ayodeji Ashiru, foreign minister of Nigeria, and discussed recent developments in the region.

Kenya says ready to work with Egypt's govt

2012-01-11 08:50:44

The Kenyan government said on Tuesday it was ready to work with Egypt's new administration which came into power after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak early last year.

UN official calls for end to violence in S Sudan

2012-01-10 15:39:08

Hilde Johnson called for "the cycle of violence to stop" during a visit to the towns of Pibor and Fartait in Jonglei state.

Nigeria imposes curfew in another city

2012-01-10 14:16:13

The Nigerian authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the northern city of Kano, the second time in days after doing so in a string of towns in the Muslim-dominated north.

NATO captures two pirate motherships

2012-01-10 14:09:38

NATO warships have captured two dhows used by Somali pirates as motherships from which to launch attacks off the coasts of Somalia and Oman.

Kenyans pay the price of terror threats

2012-01-10 13:48:39

It is afternoon in Eastleigh, a vibrant commercial and residential area in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kenya optimistic for peace prospects

2012-01-09 10:16:12

With a series of international peace conferences planned to boost peace and stabilization efforts in Somalia.

Burundi's President visits South Africa

2012-01-09 10:02:31

Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday morning left for South Africa where he will participate centenary anniversary of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

Danish warship frees 14 hostages

2012-01-09 09:59:54

A Danish warship freed 14 Iranian and Pakistani hostages following a seaborne action against alleged pirates off Somalia's coast, the Danish Navy said late Saturday.

Prosecutors demanding Egyptian ex-President death penalty

2012-01-06 07:18:40

The Cairo Criminal Court continued the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and ten others on Thursday.

Egyptian court continues trial of Mubarak

2012-01-05 08:47:30

Egyptian prosecutors: Strong evidence supported the charges of murdering protesters against Mubarak and some former government officials.

Evidence supports charges against Mubarak

2012-01-05 06:50:44

Egyptian prosecutors said on Wednesday that strong evidence supported the charges of murdering protesters against former President Hosni Mubarak and some former government officials.