A Rwandan opposition leader has been arrested on charges that include collaborating with a terrorist organisation and denying the genocide.
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Somali pirates seize three Thai fishing vessels
Somali pirates have seized three Thai fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean in what the EU Naval Force said was the furthest off-shore attack to date.
Egypt reasserts Nile water rights
Egypt has insisted on its traditional share of the Nile river water and cautioned basin countries against signing a water-sharing agreement from which it is excluded.
DR Congo Ex-Rebels Seize Control of Mines
A group of fighters wearing the uniform of the Congolese national army have taken charge of the lucrative mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and are oppressing…
Joint Sahara forces to fight terrorism
Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and Niger are creating a joint special military command to fight terrorism across their vast desert territories. The remarkable deal especially targets al Qaeda activities…
EU to pay for Zimbabwe constitution draft
Efforts to get Zimbabwe a new constitution that speaks the same language as its people could be saved by the donation by the European Union to fund its…
Tanzania gives citizenship to 162,000 Burundi refugees
The UN has praised Tanzania for granting citizenship to some 162,000 refugees who fled Burundi 38 years ago.
Angolan stock exchange “may become African giant”
An Angolan stock exchange, predicted for launch later in the year, may have "the makings of an African giant," according to a new assessment. In the region, only…
Africa-Europe flight connection broken
As more than half of Europe's airports are closed down due to volcanic ashes, most direct flights between Africa and Europe have been cancelled. The closure hits Africa's…
Al-Qaeda frees abducted Italian couple in Mali
An Italian couple who were being held hostage in the west African country of Mali by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb have been released. Local officials said Sergio…