Boko Haram war affecting economy, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday admitted in Kaduna that the activities of the Boko Haram Islamic sect had overstretched the nation’s security and adversely...
Edo State deputy speaker’s convoy attacked by gunmen
The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's Edo State House of Assembly, Festus Ebea, on Sunday said that his convoy was attacked by unknown gunmen near...
Rwandan Peacekeepers performing community work in Central African Republic
Rwanda’s Mechanised Infantry Battalion (RwaMechBatt1) serving in the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic (MISCA), on 21st June, conducted community work...
South Sudan rebels and government peace talks halt
ADDIS ABABA: Peace talks between South Sudan rebels and the government adjourned Monday with no progress made on forming an interim government or implementing...
Kenya Defence Forces will stay in Somalia until job is done
Two years after Kenya Defence Forces ( KDF) crossed the border in pursuit of members of Al Shabaab terror cell, Kenyans have begun asking...
Egyptian broadcaster suspended after live row with Ethiopia ambassador
An Egyptian broadcaster, Rania Badawy, has been suspended for arguing with Ethiopia's ambassador to Cairo during a live TV phone-in about Addis Ababa's ongoing Nile...
20 die as clans fight in Kenya’s Wajir-Mandera county border dispute
At least 20 people were killed in renewed clan violence on the Wajir-Mandera county border on Saturday night.
According to Tarbarj OCPD David Kirui five...
South Africa home to over a million Zimbabwean refugees
THE Zimbabwean government is keen to meet the South African authorities to discuss the possible renewal of permits introduced on foreigners in 2010 by...
Japenase royal couple visit to strengthen ties between Zambia and Japan
Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Zambia Counselor Hideki Yamaji says the expected state visit of Prince Akishino, the second...
German flight instructor’s killers jailed
The two men convicted of killing German flight instructor Ralph Kohnke have been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison by the High...
