Ghana discovers more oil off western coast
2012-12-20 14:33:15
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) on Wednesday announced the discovery of more oil off the western shores of the country.
Ghanaian ports authorities release Argentine ship
2012-12-20 09:40:57
The Argentine naval vessel - ARA Libertad - detained at the Tema Port since October has finally been released, Ghanaian port authorities confirmed to Xinhua.
UN mission increases patrols in DRC's Goma
2012-12-18 13:26:19
In response to reports of movements by rebels around Goma, UN Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo has stepped up its patrols of the area.
Egypt's new prosecutor general submits resignation
2012-12-18 04:55:06
Egypt's newly-appointed prosecutor general, Talat Ibrahim Abdullah, submitted his resignation to the head of Supreme Council of Justice on Monday, state TV reported.
Egypt opposition denies legality of first-stage referendum
2012-12-18 00:15:02
The first stage of the referendum of Egypt's draft constitution ended Saturday night at 11:00 p.m. local time.
ANC opens 53rd National Congress in S. Africa
2012-12-17 15:04:04
The South African ruling African National Congress (ANC) 53rd National Congress kicked off in the nation's judicial capital of Bloemfontein on Sunday morning.
Egyptians back constitution in first vote
2012-12-17 09:07:17
Egyptians voted narrowly in favor of a constitution shaped by Islamists but opposed by other groups who fear it will divide the Arab world's biggest nation.
Violence flares in Cairo
2012-12-16 10:47:48
Islamists attacked the offices of an Egyptian opposition party newspaper on Saturday, security sources said, as people voted on a new constitution.
Nigerian governor killed in helicopter crash
2012-12-16 06:22:03
The central north Nigeria's Kaduna State government on Saturday announced the death of the state governor, Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, who died a helicopter crash in southeast Bayelsa State.
1st stage of Egypt's draft constitution referendum ends
2012-12-16 06:00:46
The first stage of the referendum of Egypt's draft constitution ended Saturday night at 11:00 p.m. local time (2100 GMT).
Constitutional referendum kicks off in Egypt
2012-12-15 19:19:15
The first stage of Egypt's controversial constitutional referendum started on Saturday, with 26 million people in 10 governorates, including Cairo and Alexandria, eligible to cast ballots.
Ghana gold rush sours
2012-12-12 10:08:51
Tens of thousands of Chinese gold miners have flooded into Ghana, the second-largest gold mining country in West Africa, since 2009.