Egypt's Mubarak gets 3 years for graft
A Cairo court convicted ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak of embezzlement on Wednesday, sentencing him to three years in prison.
South Sudan stops oil production
2012-01-20 22:41The government of South Sudan has decided to stop oil production from Friday onwards, a government spokeswoman told Xinhua.
Radioactive material said stolen from Egypt plant
2012-01-19 12:18Radioactive material has been stolen from a nuclear power station on Egypt's Mediterranean coast that was the site of violent protests last week.
Sudan dismisses South Sudan's accusations
2012-01-19 11:00Sudanese government on Wednesday dismissed South Sudan's accusations that the north has been stealing oil from the south as "political talk" which does not help resolve their disagreements.
Sudan dismisses South Sudan's accusations
2012-01-19 10:14Sudanese government on Wednesday dismissed South Sudan's accusations that the north has been stealing oil from the south as "political talk" which does not help resolve their disagreements.
Floods disrupt Kruger National Park
2012-01-19 09:42Heavy rains have caused flooding and disruption in South Africa's famous Kruger National Park, Beeld newspaper in Johannesburg reported on Wednesday.
Ethiopia condemns Eritrea
2012-01-19 09:40Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of involving in the attack on tourists in its northern region that left five dead and several others injured or kidnapped.
4 S. African cities rated as most dangerous places
2012-01-18 17:40Four South African cities are on a list of 50 most dangerous places in the world, according to a new study.
Olympic Games possible in Africa: Rogge
2012-01-18 13:12The IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday he would be delighted if an African city bid to host the Olympic Games after 2020.
Gas shortage hit Egyptian cities
2012-01-17 11:19Egyptian drivers who believed their country was undergoing a petrol shortage flocked to gas stations in several cities, regardless of the government's pledge of not raising the price.
Egypt negotiates with IMF for loan
2012-01-17 10:22Egypt discussed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the possibility to obtain a loan of $3.2 billion to support its economic reform, state media reported.
West Africa has made progress in peace
2012-01-17 09:55A senior UN official said here Monday that the West Africa region has progressed with regards to peace and security but still faces significant problems and vulnerabilities.
DR Congo train derailment leaves 14 dead
2012-01-16 16:40A cargo train derailed on Sunday in the central west of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), leaving 14 people dead and many others injured.
