Dozens of soldiers killed in Nigeria attack

2015-01-04 18:45:04

Dozens of soldiers were killed in an attack suspected to be a perpetration of Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria's state of Borno, local media reported on Sunday, citing top ranking security sources.

Thirteen Egyptian Christians kidnapped in Libya

2015-01-04 08:49:57

Thirteen Egyptians were kidnapped in the Libyan city of Sirte, adding to seven that went missing last week in the war-torn North African country, Egypt's state news agency said on Saturday.

Rwanda renews call for urgent military action against rebels

2015-01-03 17:50:43

The Rwandan government has renewed calls for urgent military action against rebels known as FDLR based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).

South Sudan oil revenue at $3.38 bln, hit by conflict and price falls

2015-01-03 17:30:47

South Sudan's oil revenue last year was hit by reduced output because of conflict in the African republic and the rapid decline in oil prices, petroleum minister Stephen Dhieu Dau said in a statement seen by Reuters on Saturday.

China willing to elevate ties with Zimbabwe to higher level

2014-12-26 15:46:10

China is willing to work with Zimbabwe to lift bilateral friendly relations to a higher level so as to bring more benefits to both peoples.

Sudan expels two senior UN officials

2014-12-26 10:21:07

Sudan has ordered two senior United Nations officials to leave, the world body said on Thursday, in what appeared to be an escalation of President Omar Hassan al-Bashir's move against UN activities in the country.

China offers aid to Cape Verde volcano victims

2014-12-25 09:00:40

The Chinese government will provide emergency aid of $500,000 to Cape Verde for relocating victims of recent volcanic activity.

China, Egypt elevate bilateral ties

2014-12-24 09:06:41

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah Sisi in Beijing on Tuesday, deciding to elevate the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Country to work with Egypt on infrastructure projects

2014-12-24 05:37:40

As Egypt tries hard to put its turmoil-hit economy back on track, China is lending its support through an upgraded relationship and five agreements sealed on Tuesday.

Ban calls for stepped-up efforts in Ebola-hit countries

2014-12-23 11:12:32

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for ramped up recovery efforts in West Africa where the most widespread epidemic of killer Ebola disease in history has wreaked havoc.

Tunisians pick first freely elected president

2014-12-23 09:14:29

Presidential candidate Moncef Marzouki congratulated on Monday Beji Caid Essebsi on his election as Tunisia's fifth president, also the first freely elected head of state in the nation's history.

Sierra Leone's leading doctor dies of Ebola

2014-12-19 09:38:34

Sierra Leone's leading doctor died of Ebola on Thursday, hours after the arrival in the country of an experimental drug that could have been used to treat him.