Africa
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Five militants killed by Egyptian security forces in Assiut
Aug 27, 2018 18:27Egyptian interior ministry announced on Monday that security forces have killed five militants in the southern province of Assiut.
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Beijing summit aims to boost Africa's economic progress
Aug 26, 2018 12:35African and Chinese experts expect further steps should be taken at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to be held on 3-4 September in Beijing.
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Presidential bid of opposition leader in Congo rejected
Aug 25, 2018 14:49The election commission of Democratic Republic of Congo has excluded opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba and three former prime ministers from the list of approved candidates for December’s presidential election, which was published on Friday.
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China assumes new humanitarian role in Sudan
Aug 25, 2018 08:13The Sudanese Ambassador to Beijing said China has started to provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan.
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Iran officials sympathize with their Ghanaian counterparts over Annan loss
Aug 24, 2018 18:39Nosratollah Maleki, the Iranian ambassador to Ghana, on Friday, handed the condolence messages of President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif to Ghanaian officials on the demise of former UN chief Kofi Annan.
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Zimbabwe police drops charges against Mnangagwa critic
Aug 24, 2018 10:25Zimbabwe policeon on Thursday , dropped charges against a man who allegedly insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in a Facebook post .
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Wang Yi: China-Africa Cooperation Summit builds future for both sides
Aug 22, 2018 12:51Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said one of the main goals of China-Africa Cooperation Summit is to build a shared future for both sides.
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Africans to celebrate 2018 Eid-ul Adha together with Muslims worldwide
Aug 21, 2018 13:09African Muslims across the continent are celebrating the Eid-ul Adha ( festival of the sacrifice).
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Assault by gunmen in Nigeria's Guzamala kills 19
Aug 20, 2018 19:45At least 19 people have been Killed when Several gunmen attacked the Guzamala region of Nigeria's Borno.
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Ebola in DR Congo , 49 deaths
Aug 20, 2018 07:40The deadly Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has now claimed 49 lives since the start of the month (August) , the government says.