A cloud of volcanic ash from Iceland has forced airports in North Africa to shut for the first time, as well as hitting air travel in southern Spain.
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Court acquits Mugabe opponent Bennett
Controversial Zimbabwe politician Roy Bennett, a longtime opponent of President Robert Mugabe, was acquitted Monday of all charges, including terrorism, his lawyer said.
Taiwan makes solar lamps for African kids in new pragmatic diplomacy
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan will expand a program providing portable lamps powered by solar technology for children in Africa to encourage them to read and stay in school,…
Workers in South Africa in national strike
Thousands of South African transport workers went on strike on Monday at logistics group Transnet, threatening to cripple rail, fuel pipelines and port operations in Africa's biggest economy.
Rwanda: Prisoners, Refugees Will Not Vote – NEC
Kigali — Rwandans living outside the country with refugee status and people detained in prisons will not take part in the August 9 Presidential elections, the National Electoral…
Zimbabwe: Roy Bennett Acquitted
The High Court yesterday acquitted MDC-T treasurer-general Roy Bennett on charges of terrorism, banditry, insurgency and trying to depose a constitutionally-elected Government.
Two Egyptian peacekeepers killed in Darfur
Two Egyptian peacekeepers have been killed by gunmen in Sudan's Darfur region, the joint United Nations-African Union mission (Unamid) says.
Botswana battles Okavango flood as villagers evacuate
Twenty villages in Botswana have been evacuated after the Okavango River burst its banks.
Goodluck Jonathan az új nigériai elnök
Csütörtök reggel Nigéria ügyvezető elnöke letette az elnöki esküt, miután Afrika legnépesebb állama arra a hírre ébredt, hogy vezetőjük, Umaru Yar’Adua hosszú betegség következtében elhunyt. Goodluck Jonhatan a…
World Economic Forum Founder calls on media to highlight potential of Africa
World Economic Forum Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab on Friday called on media to highlight the potential of the African continent in their reports instead of misconception.…