Kenya says ready to work with Egypt's govt
2012-01-11 08:50:44
The Kenyan government said it was ready to work with Egypt's new administration which came into power after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak early last year.
UN official calls for end to violence in S Sudan
2012-01-10 15:39:08
Hilde Johnson called for "the cycle of violence to stop" during a visit to the towns of Pibor and Fartait in Jonglei state.
Nigeria imposes curfew in another city
2012-01-10 14:16:13
The Nigerian authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the northern city of Kano, the second time in days after doing so in a string of towns in the Muslim-dominated north.
NATO captures two pirate motherships
2012-01-10 14:09:38
NATO warships have captured two dhows used by Somali pirates as motherships from which to launch attacks off the coasts of Somalia and Oman.
Kenyans pay the price of terror threats
2012-01-10 13:48:39
It is afternoon in Eastleigh, a vibrant commercial and residential area in Nairobi, Kenya.
Cairo women take up self-defence class
2012-01-10 09:46:46
Women train as they take part in a self-defence class at a studio in Cairo Jan 9, 2012.
African National Congress celebrates centenary
2012-01-09 13:16:58
African National Congress (ANC) supporters hold a picture of former South African President Thabo Mbeki during the ANC's centenary celebration.
Kenya optimistic for peace prospects
2012-01-09 10:16:12
With a series of international peace conferences planned to boost peace and stabilization efforts in Somalia.
Burundi's President visits South Africa
2012-01-09 10:02:31
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday morning left for South Africa where he will participate centenary anniversary of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
Danish warship frees 14 hostages
2012-01-09 09:59:54
A Danish warship freed 14 Iranian and Pakistani hostages following a seaborne action against alleged pirates off Somalia's coast, the Danish Navy.
Prosecutors demand death of Mubarak
2012-01-06 07:18:40
The Cairo Criminal Court continued the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and ten others on Thursday, with prosecutors demanding Mubarak being sentenced with death penalty for killing of protestors.
Court continues trial of Mubarak
2012-01-05 08:47:30
Egyptian prosecutors said on Wednesday that strong evidence supported the charges of murdering protesters against former President Hosni Mubarak and some former government officials.