Death toll in S. African mine violence rises to 9
2012-08-14 09:51:57
The death toll from the ongoing violence at a platinum mine in the North West Province has risen to at least nine.
UN concerns about selection of Somali Parliament
2012-08-14 09:06:33
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday said that he is "seriously concerned" about the delays in the selection of a new Somali Parliament
S. Africa hopes to export more wool to China
2012-08-14 06:29:51
With the wool season approaching, South Africa is expecting China could import more wool, the South African wool producers group said on Monday.
SADC concludes consult mission in Madagascar
2012-08-13 09:28:12
Malagascar's political groups have different views on signatories of roadmap aimed at resolving the political crisis in the country.
More rhinos killed in South Africa
2012-08-13 09:27:46
Seven rhino carcases have been found at a private park and a game reserve in North West Province.
Clinton's Africa visit fuels debate
2012-08-13 08:13:46
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has concluded an 11-day tour of Africa in which she promoted a new US strategy for the continent.
Peacekeeper killed in Sudan's Darfur region
2012-08-13 07:32:18
A peacekeeper belonging to the UNAMID was killed and another injured in an attack by unidentified gunmen against a mission police center in Nyala.
Egypt media say 6 Sinai 'terrorists' held
2012-08-11 09:36:10
The Egyptian army has captured six people it regards as "terrorists" in Sinai after an attack on a police station earlier this week that killed 16 border guards near the border with Israel, a military source told state media on Friday.
Maqrif to fill twin presidential roles in Libya
2012-08-10 16:36:36
Libya's national assembly elected former opposition leader Mohammed Maqrif as its president late Thursday.
Killing of Chinese won't affect ties: Zambia's FM
2012-08-10 07:53:49
Zambia's Minister of Foreign Affairs has dispelled reports that the killing of a Chinese national at a coal mine in southern Zambia will affect the ties.
Libya’s ruling council hands over power
2012-08-09 23:57:15
Libya’s ruling council handed over power to a newly elected national assembly on Wednesday in the North African country’s first peaceful transition of power in its modern history but which comes amid heightened violence.
Libya's NTC hands power to new assembly
2012-08-09 09:48:48
Libya's National Transitional Council on Wednesday handed over power to the newly elected national assembly.