Never look back – former child soldiers crafting new lives

2016-02-12 15:46:06

Seventeen-year-old Abdi, in the blue overalls of an electrician trainee, is fixing the red and blue electrical wires hooked onto a wooden board. Not far away, one of his fellow trainees has climbed a ladder to check on the florescent light to which Abdi's wires are connected: It won't light up.

African Elephant Fund urges to address trans-border poaching threat

2016-02-11 21:54:09

The African Elephant Fund (AEF) is urging eastern Africa member states to forward joint proposals that address trans-border challenges facing conservation.

Chinese FM's visit to Africa attests to strong China-Africa ties

2016-02-08 05:18:22

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who just concluded his visit to four African countries, has for three consecutive years chosen Africa as the destination for his first trip abroad each year.

Greetings from president of Kenya

2016-02-04 23:09:14

My family and I send our best wishes to all who will celebrate the Chinese new-year on Monday 8th February, 2016. Kenya and China have traded for centuries.

Nigeria indicates more interest in China's railway offers

2016-02-02 09:01:51

Nigeria has expressed its growing interest in China's expertise to help build a world class railway networks in the west African country.

Nigeria indicates more interest in China's railway offers

2016-02-02 05:12:40

Nigeria has expressed its growing interest in China's expertise to help build a world class railway networks in the west African country.

At least 65 people killed in attack in Nigeria's Maiduguri city

2016-01-31 22:23:21

At least 65 people were killed on Saturday during an attack by Islamist militant group Boko Haram near Nigeria's northeastern city of Maiduguri.

UN chief, African leaders pledge action on terrorism, civil strife

2016-01-30 17:59:50

The UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon and dozens of African leaders on Friday declared total support towards efforts to combat terrorism and violent conflicts on the continent.

7 policemen, 3 civilians killed in Egypt's Giza blast

2016-01-22 09:24:11

A blast killed 10 people, including seven policemen Thursday evening as security forces raided a terrorist hideout in Egypt's Giza province near the capital Cairo.

UN chief welcomes nomination of Libya's new unity gov't

2016-01-20 16:05:06

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday welcomed the announcement that a new unity government has been nominated in Libya under a UN-backed plan.

Gunmen kill 3 officials near Burundi's capital

2016-01-20 11:00:05

Unidentified riding a motorcycle Monday evening shot dead three officials in a bar at Bwiza, near the Burundian capital Bujumbura city center, before riding away, the Burundian police spokesman said Tuesday.

China's fiberglass company Jushi plans to raise investment, production in Egypt

2016-01-19 11:21:00

World's largest manufacturer of fiberglass Jushi Group plans to increase its investment and production in Egypt.