Africa

Algeria's FLN Party to give up support for Bouteflika

Mar 15, 2019 20:09

Anti-Bouteflika protesters have apparently made FLN Party members change different position toward the lifetime Algerian president, said the senior party leader.
Al-Shabaab claims to have killed US soldier

Mar 13, 2019 18:48

The Al-Shabaab militant group claims to have killed a US soldier following clashes in Somalia.
Algeria's Bouteflika drops re-election bid amid protests

Mar 12, 2019 07:45

Algeria’s president has abandoned his attempt to seek a fifth term in office, amid protests against the country’s changeless political scene.
African Union calls for more Iran cooperation in nanotechnology

Mar 11, 2019 09:50

The African Union commissioner for science and technology called on Iran to further strengthen its presence in nanotechnology and ICT sectors of African countries.
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 crashes, 157 people on board

Mar 10, 2019 12:35

An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 has crashed near Addis Ababa with 157 people on board.
200 Protesters Detained Across Algeria

Mar 09, 2019 06:59

As many as 195 protesters were detained during nationwide protests in Algeria against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term.
Iran and South Africa agree on political and economic cooperation

Mar 08, 2019 12:32

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and South Africa Speaker of the National Assembly in a meeting on Thursday in Cape Town, agree on expansion of political and economic ties.
Iran calls for boosting of ties with Ghana

Mar 06, 2019 17:33

President Hassan Rouhani has called for further development of Iran-Ghana economic and business ties.
Bouteflika's rival gives up his candidacy for Algeria presidential elections

Mar 04, 2019 17:12

The main rival of Algerian President withdrew from the presidential elections.
Fifty missing in oil pipeline blast in Nigeria

Mar 03, 2019 11:44

More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria.