The Canadian government has invited seven African leaders to attend a special session at the G8 Summit, according to Prime Minister Stephen Harper. They include Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia,…
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Migrants drown off Mozambique coast
A boat carrying refugees from Somalia has sunk off the coast of northern Mozambique, killing nine and leaving 40 missing, state media has reported.
Kilenc migráns vízbe fulladt Mozambik partjainál
Elsüllyedt egy szomáliai menekülteket szállító hajó Mozambik északi partjainál – kilencen életüket vesztették és 40 ember eltűnt.
Killers of US aid worker escape Sudan jail
Four men sentenced to death for the murder of a US aid worker and his driver have escaped from prison.
Rwandan pastor gets life sentence for genocide
A court in Finland has sentenced a Rwandan pastor, Francois Bazaramba, to life in jail for his participation in Rwanda's genocide. Bazaramba, 59, moved in 2003 to the…
Mo Ibrahim prize goes to none
Judges for a $5m annual prize for good governance in Africa have decided not to give the award for the second consecutive year.
Egypt introduces Alexandria smoking ban
Egypt, the biggest Arab consumer of cigarettes, is beginning an attempt to ban smoking in public places.
Cameroonian risk 30yrs in US jail
A Cameroonian, Maxi Sopo, who was arrested in Mexico for fraud in the US after he posted information about how he was living a good life has pleaded…
Two tons of cocaine seized in The Gambia
At least two tonnes of cocaine with a street value estimated at $1bn has been seized in The Gambia, bound for Europe.
Chad – Oxfam aid worker kidnapped in Abeche
An aid worker in Chad with the UK charity Oxfam has been kidnapped in the eastern town of Abeche.