Al-Qaida attacks Algeria, killing 24
2007-04-12 07:52:39
Al-Qaida's new wing in North Africa claimed responsibility for suicide bombings that in Algeria on Wednesday, killing at least 24.
Bombing near Algerian PM's office kills 23
2007-04-11 19:49:58
A explosion near the PM's office rocked the capital of Algeria on Wednesday. The official APS news agency said at least 23 people were killed.
4 terrorism suspects killed in Morocco
2007-04-11 09:43:52
Acting on a tip, Moroccan police surrounded a building where four terrorism suspects were holed up Tuesday, causing three to flee and blow themselves up with explosives.
Egypt reports 34th human bird flu case
2007-04-08 21:57:13
The Egyptian Health Ministry Sunday said a new human bird flu case was discovered in the Egyptian capital Cairo, bringing the number of such cases to 34 in this populous Arab nation.
Tanzania to have full market access to EU countries
2007-04-08 19:21:41
Tanzania is set to enjoy better market access to European countries as the European Union ( EU) has just offered to remove remaining market access limitations for African, Caribbean and Pacific countries.
Pope laments Iraqi, African, Afghan situations
2007-04-08 18:44:26
Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday decried suffering in much of the world, lamenting that "nothing positive" is happening in Iraq and voicing worry over unrest and instability in Afghanistan and bloodshed in parts of Africa and Asia.
Top U.S. diplomat makes surprise visit to war-ravaged Somalia
2007-04-07 20:43:03
The top U.S. diplomat for Africa made a surprise visit to Somalia Saturday for talks with the prime minister and president, officials said.
Gunmen kidnap two foreign workers in Nigeria
2007-04-07 18:58:02
Gunmen kidnapped two foreign workers in Nigeria's restive southern oil region, officials said Saturday.
Somali gov't: Civilians abandon homes
2007-04-02 18:20:03
Somali government called on civilians in the capital Monday to leave their homes in disputed areas ahead of a new military offensive against a lethal Islamic insurgency.
New explosions rock Somali capital
2007-03-31 22:13:47
Mortar shells rained down on Somalia's capital Saturday as government troops continued a major offensive to quash Islamic militants.
Great Pyramid was built inside out-Frenchman
2007-03-31 13:40:23
A French architect said on Friday he had cracked a 4,500-year-old mystery surrounding Egypt's Great Pyramid, saying it was built from the inside out.
Somalia battles worst in 15 years
2007-03-30 22:44:19
Insurgents shot down a helicopter gunship in Somalia's capital and mortar shells slammed into a hospital Friday in the worst fighting seen in this beleaguered capital in more than 15 years.