China donates equipment to AMISOM
2011-12-26 08:52:18
China on Sunday provided a donation worth about 30 million Chinese RMB (around $4.76 million) to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
Khartoum announces killing of rebel leader
2011-12-26 08:47:35
The Sudanese government announced on Sunday the killing of the leader of the Darfur-based rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) along with his 30 followers.
At least 32 dead in Nigerian church explosion
2011-12-26 08:05:46
An explosion ripped through a Catholic church during Christmas Mass near Nigeria's capital on Sunday, killing at least 32 people, officials said.
Blast kills 25 at Nigeria church
2011-12-25 20:08:43
An emergency management official says at least 25 people have died in an explosion during Christmas Mass at a church near Nigeria's capital.
Darfur rebel leader killed
2011-12-25 14:13:57
The Sudanese army announced that Khalil Ibrahim was killed on Sunday Morning.
At least 61 dead in Nigeria violence
2011-12-24 20:17:06
Authorities say at least 61 people have died in northeast Nigeria over several days of fighting between security forces and members of a radical Muslim sect.
Tunisia's new govt wins vote on confidence
2011-12-24 16:58:51
Tunisia's Constitutional Assembly voted late on Friday to approve the country's new government presented by Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali, the official TAP press agency reported.
New Libyan govt faces 'dual challenge'
2011-12-23 09:55:29
The special representative of the UN secretary-general for Libya said that Libya's interim National Transitional Council has important work to do.
US offers more aid to Horn of Africa
2011-12-23 09:46:29
US President Barack Obama announced on Thursday an additional $113 million in emergency relief assistance for the Horn of Africa buffeted by famine.
Tunisian-Libyan border crossing reopens
2011-12-23 09:44:27
Ras El Jedir, Tunisia's main border crossing with Libya, reopened on Thursday following a three week closure.
Clinton, Egyptian PM discuss situation in Egypt
2011-12-22 10:33:19
Hillary Clinton and Egypt's new Prime Minister Kamal el-Ganzouri had discussed the situation in Egypt.
Egyptian protesters march in Cairo
2011-12-21 13:04:09
Egyptian women protesters chant slogans against the ruling military,marching in Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt Dec 20.