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.
Turkey says concerned over deaths in Egypt
2011-12-20 15:53Turkey is concerned over the deaths and injuries in clashes in Egypt's capital of Cairo, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement late Monday.
Sudan unveils new oil blocks for investment
2011-12-20 11:19The Sudanese Ministry of Petroleum on Monday announced six new oil blocks for investment and invited all countries and companies to present their offers to operate those blocks.
'Rodent-fever' claims two lives in Ghana
2011-12-20 09:59A strange disease has hit inhabitants of the Amansie West District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Protesters urge UN to bring Saleh to justice
2011-12-19 20:23Hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters marched Monday across Yemen to urge the United Nations Security Council to help bring outgoing President Ali Abdullah Saleh to justice, witnesses said.
Somali journalist shot dead in Mogadishu
2011-12-19 11:43An unidentified gunman shot dead a local TV reporter in the Somali capital Mogadishu, TV station officials said on Sunday.
New clash erupts in Cairo
2011-12-17 08:07At least two people were killed and 222 others injured in the latest clashes between protestors and security forces Friday in Cairo.
Zimbabwe soccer to take on S Africa
2011-12-16 14:58This year's Unity Day celebrations will see Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors taking on Banyana Banyana on two fronts.
Libya and Italy revive 'friendship deal'
2011-12-16 10:34Italy and Libya will reactivate their friendship agreement which was frozen during the Libyan conflict, Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Thursday.
Conference stresses support for S Sudan
2011-12-16 09:38A two-day conference on South Sudan stressed on Thursday that the newest nation in the world must be supported in its desire for peace.
US: DR Congo elections 'seriously flawed'
2011-12-15 09:23The US State Department said on Wednesday that the recent presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) were "seriously flawed" and "lacked transparency."
Kenya seeks $600m foreign loan
2011-12-15 09:16The Kenyan government is seeking a short term foreign loan amounting to $600 million for the 2011/2012 financial year.
Russia urged to renew interests in Africa
2011-12-15 09:10Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni urged Russia to renew its interest in Africa noting that the continent has a great potential in stabilizing the world.
