Attack on Chinese firm leaves 1 dead
2014-02-14 10:27:31
One Chinese worker died and six were injured after gunmen attacked a Chinese company in the Zambian capital on Wednesday in a case that has renewed fears for workers' safety in Africa.
Zambia attack kills one Chinese
2014-02-13 22:26:57
One Chinese worker died and six others were injured when armed gunmen attacked a Chinese firm in Lusaka, the Zambian capital.
One survivor found in Algerian plane crash
2014-02-12 14:19:25
An Algerian military plane carrying 78 people crashed on Tuesday into a mountain in the country's eastern region, leaving only one possible survivor, the defense ministry said.
Military Plane Crashes In Algeria, 103 Dead
2014-02-12 00:51:16
A local official said one person survived the crash and 53 bodies had been recovered, but declined to give an overall death toll, saying the search and rescue operation was still underway.
Military Plane Crashes In Eastern Algeria, 103 Dead
2014-02-11 21:11:49
A military transport plane crashed in eastern Algeria on Tuesday, killing 103 people, private Ennahar TV said, sources said.
BRICS countries to enhance scientific co-op
2014-02-10 21:04:41
The first BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meeting kicked off in Kleinmond, about 90 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, with the aim of promoting cooperation among BRICS members.
China-Africa trade moves on up
2014-02-10 01:29:03
As what China buys from Africa continues to center on energy products and resources, its exports to the continent are shifting toward high-end products, a trend that will continue, experts say.
Egypt confirms 38 swine flu deaths
2014-02-09 18:28:37
Egypt confirmed Sunday 38 death cases of A/H1N1 virus, known as swine flu, since the beginning of last December, the Egyptian Health Ministry said in a statement.
2 more lives lost at Harmony Gold mines
2014-02-07 20:36:18
Two more lives have lost at Harmony Gold mines, bringing to 10 the total number of miners who died in the past two days.
S. African govt suspends operations at Doornkop mine
2014-02-07 17:27:13
Operations at Harmony Gold's Doornkop mine will cease until the area has been declared safe for employees, Minister Susan Shabangu said on Thursday.
Machel likely to waive right to half of Mandela's estate
2014-02-04 08:30:26
Graca Machel, widow of late former South African president Nelson Mandela, is entitled to half of Mandela's estate, but is likely to waive her right, it was revealed on Monday.
AU calls for more efforts to consolidate peace
2014-02-01 08:58:51
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) said Friday that Africa needs to scale up efforts to consolidate peace amid rising conflicts on the continent.