New Tunisian PM pledges to improve economic situation
2014-03-04 11:35:31
Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jemaa said that the new government's main task is to tackle the economic challenges facing his country.
China sees South Africa as equal: Zuma
2014-02-28 04:34:38
China sees South Africa as equal, particularly in doing business, President Jacob Zuma said in an interview broadcast on Thursday.
Nigerian Islamists kill 59 pupils
2014-02-26 10:29:46
Gunmen from Islamist group Boko Haram shot or burned to death 59 pupils in a boarding school in northeast Nigeria overnight, a hospital official and security forces said on Tuesday.
Outgoing housing minister to lead Egypt's new cabinet
2014-02-25 21:24:31
Outgoing Housing Minister Ibrahim Mahlab said on Tuesday he had been asked to form a new government, the state-run Ahram website said.
Egyptian government resigns
2014-02-25 08:56:24
Egypt's government has resigned, a step likely to pave the way for army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to declare his candidacy for president.
Egypt's cabinet to resign: state TV
2014-02-24 19:28:36
Egypt's interim government presided by Hazem Beblawi to resign after the cabinet meeting on Monday, State-run Nile TV reported.
Egypt's Morsi trial adjourned to February 24
2014-02-22 22:17:36
An Egyptian court decided Saturday to postpone until February 24 the trial of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi and 130 others over jailbreak charges, the Egyptian state TV reported.
UN chief wants more troops for Central African Republic
2014-02-21 11:03:34
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday appealed to the international community to send an additional 3,000 troops and police to Central African Republic to combat worsening sectarian violence until a likely UN peacekeeping force is established.
Libyans vote for constitution body
2014-02-20 17:26:55
Libyans head to the polls on Thursday to elect a body to draft a new constitution, marking a step in the country's transition after the overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
Senegal leader visits China
2014-02-20 02:39:45
China already plays a key role in Senegal's economic development, but the African country seeks more cooperation from China's private sector, Senegalese President Macky Sall said after arriving in Beijing on Sunday for a three-day state visit.
Senegalese president kicks off visit to China
2014-02-19 15:46:24
Senegalese President Macky Sall left Dakar on Tuesday for Beijing on a four-day visit to China.
Senegal urges other partners to emulate China for Africa
2014-02-17 17:10:36
The plan launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in favor of Africa should be emulated by other partners of the continent, Senegal's President Macky Sall has said.