Egy ghánai kéksisakos katona és a MONUC (az ENSZ kongói misszió) két munkatársa halt meg egy vasárnapi lövöldözésben, amely a kongói Equateur tartomány fővárosában tört ki.
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Abolishing fees boosts African schooling
When the Kenyan government announced it would stop charging fees for primary school education - just days before the beginning of the 2003 school year - the result…
Homophobia divides Africa
Homophobic laws in Uganda and an anti-gay court case in Malawi are only two current examples demonstrating a conservative wave regarding sexual minorities in Africa. But in other…
Army aide designated as drug kingpin
The US Treasury Department said yesterday that it has designated Guinea-Bissau’s Air Force chief of staff and the former Navy chief of staff of the African nation as…
Somali pirates hijack Turkish ship
Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish cargo vessel off the coast of Kenya, the EU's naval force has said.
Cairo police act against protesters
Egyptian protesters demanding an end to President Hosni Mubarak’s 30-year rule scuffled with security forces yesterday and dozens were detained, witnesses and security sources said.
Africa trade bloc eyes internal deal by August: Egypt
An African trade body aims to finalize an internal investment agreement by August that would standardize treatment of investors from across member countries, Egypt's investment minister said on…
Namibia to Tighten Citizenship Laws
Namibia is seeking to amend the country's constitution to make it harder for foreign nationals to attain Namibian citizenship. Namibian Prime Minister, Nahas Angula recently introduced into parliament…
SA: Nigeria emerges biggest market in tourism
Nigeria has emerged the biggest market for South Africa Tourism in Africa, contributing over 43,000 arrivals to the touristic growth rate recorded last year, South Africa Tourism's Regional…
Sam Mtukudzi Dies
Harare — Samson Mtukudzi (21), son of music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi, died early 15 yesterday morning after he was involved in a road accident near Kuwadzana Extension along…