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.
Dutch to return ancient king's head to Ghana
2009-03-21 15:20The severed head of King Badu Bonsu II is going home to Ghana, around 170 years after it was hacked off in retaliation for the slayings of two Dutch emissaries whose skulls were hung from the tribal leader's throne.
China urges restraints on Darfur issue
2009-03-21 08:22China on Friday called for a comprehensive solution to the issue of Darfur.
Pope to meet with Muslims, hold Mass in Cameroon
2009-03-19 16:36Pope Benedict XVI meets Thursday with representatives of Cameroon's sizable Muslim minority before celebrating Mass for thousands of African Catholics in the capital's soccer stadium.
Madagascar court accepts Rajoelina as President
2009-03-18 21:24Madagascar's constitutional high court accepted opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as President of the island country on Wednesday.
Zimbabweans urged to makes effort to lure back foreign airlines
2009-03-18 21:01Zimbabwe's Civil Aviation Authority has urged stakeholders to combine efforts in marketing Zimbabwe to lure back airlines that used to fly into the country, New Ziana reported on Wednesday.
Madagascar President hands power to military
2009-03-18 18:37Madagascar's president Marc Ravalomanana has resigned.
Bush fire threatens homes in Cape Town
2009-03-18 14:53A massive bush fire sweeps across Cape Town's Table Mountain, March 18, 2009, causing hundreds of people to be evacuated as the flames threatened buildings.
On Africa trip, pope says condoms won't solve AIDS
2009-03-18 08:55Pope Benedict XVI said condoms are not the answer to the AIDS epidemic in Africa and can make the problem worse, setting off criticism Tuesday as he began a weeklong trip to the continent where some 22 million people are living with HIV.
Madagascan army gives power to opposition leader
2009-03-18 07:31Madagascan army on Tuesday gave power to opposition leader Andry Rajoelina as president of the transitional authorities, according to agencies' reports.
Madagascar President resigns after coup
2009-03-17 23:16Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana said he had resigned and handed over power to the military on Tuesday, according to reports of agencies.
S Africa plans rescue package to Zimbabwe
2009-03-17 15:43South Africa's treasury is considering a financial assistance package to Zimbabwe, according to reports by The Herald on Tuesday.
Egypt to open inner chambers of 'bent' pyramid
2009-03-17 10:41Travelers to Egypt will soon be able to explore the inner chambers of the 4,500-year-old "bent" pyramid, known for its oddly shaped profile, and other nearby ancient tombs, Egypt's antiquities chief announced Monday.
