One Chinese killed, two others injured in S Africa
2012-03-11 03:19:26
One Chinese youth was killed and two others were injured in Johannesburg as burglars broke into their house two days ago, South Africa Chinese Community and Police Co-op Center (SACCPC) confirmed with Xinhua on Saturday evening.
Registration for Egypt's presidential race opens
2012-03-10 21:03:49
Candidates of Egypt's presidential election started on Saturday to register their names for the race that will be held on May 23 and 24.
Twenty illegal miners feared dead
2012-03-09 13:45:56
Twenty illegal miners are feared to be killed by a rockfall in a closed gold mine in the eastern South African province of Gaudeng.
Obama praises Ghana as model for Africa
2012-03-09 13:34:16
US President Barack Obama on Thursday praised Ghana as a model for Africa in terms of democratic practices as well as economic development.
Egypt postpones NGOs' trial to April 10
2012-03-09 13:26:18
Egypt's South Cairo Criminal Court decided Thursday to postpone the trial of 43 NGO workers over illegal funding to April 10.
Somali women call for better roles
2012-03-09 13:26:00
As Somali women celebrated International Women's Day, calls for greater roles for women in national affairs have been voiced by women leaders.
Tunisia rejects all threatening Libyan unity
2012-03-09 11:11:56
Tunisia categorically rejects all that is likely to threaten Libya's national and territorial integrity.
Tropical storm Irina killed 72 in Madagascar
2012-03-08 17:14:36
At least 72 people were killed when the tropical storm Irina hit northern Madagascar.
Further prob urged in NATO airstrike in Libya
2012-03-08 12:17:16
China said Wednesday that the UN Security Council should draw lessons from the handling of the Libyan issue, calling for further investigation on the airstrike by NATO in Libya last year.
Three parties in Algeria announce alliance
2012-03-08 09:21:52
Three Islamist parties in Algeria, namely the Movement of the Society for Peace (MSP), Ennahda Movement and El Islah Movement, have formed an alliance.
Libya requires efforts to recover from conflict
2012-03-08 09:15:04
Libya's Prime Minister Abdurrahim El-Keib told the UN Security Council here Wednesday that Libya still must deal with many challenges in rebuilding.
Rhino poaching remains unchecked in SA
2012-03-08 09:05:33
Three more rhino have been killed in South Africa, indicating rhino poaching went unchecked despite mounting efforts to curb the scourge.