Africa

Boko Haram terrorists attack Lake Chad region

Jul 22, 2018 16:33

Eighteen people have been killed in a brutal attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in the Lake Chad region, according to Chadian military on Sunday.
Rwanda eyes strengthening of ties with China

Jul 22, 2018 10:46

Rwandan President Paul Kagame hopes to strengthen his country’s ties with China through signing of bilateral agreements, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Rwanda for an official visit on Sunday.
President Xi travels to Africa as China expands footprints

Jul 21, 2018 15:42

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Senegal as part of a four-nation African tour to develop stronger economic and military ties with the African nations.
Libya rejects EU plan for refugee and migrant centres

Jul 21, 2018 10:55

Libya has rejected a EU plan to establish refugee and migrant processing centres in the country, adding that it would not be swayed by any financial inducements to change its decision.
BRICS Summit in Johannesburg to cement solidarity

Jul 21, 2018 08:15

Organisers of the Tenth BRICS Summit at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg are gearing up to welcome the more than 5,000 delegates from July 25 to 27.
Egypt's al-Sisi begins Sudan visit

Jul 20, 2018 18:47

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi arrived in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum Thursday for a two-day visit.
Democratic Libya is key to stabilizing Sahel region – European parliament president

Jul 20, 2018 08:18

President of the European Parliament, Antonio Tajani has reiterated the importance of a democratic Libya in ensuring stability in the wider Sahel region of Africa.
Third BRICS Media Forum gets underway in South Africa

Jul 19, 2018 17:22

Leaders of media organizations from BRICS countries met on Wednesday to discuss cooperation at the BRICS Media Forum that opened in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday.
Nigeria arrests Boko Haram members

Jul 19, 2018 14:40

Nigerian police on Wednesday arrested eight persons suspected of taking part in the abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls in Borno state , in northern Nigeria in 2014.
First Ethiopian Flight in 20 Years Lands in Eritrea

Jul 18, 2018 20:34

The first flight in 20 years from Ethiopia to Eritrea landed safely in Asmara on Wednesday, to be greeted by traditional dancers waving flags and flowers, cementing a stunning reconciliation between the Horn of Africa foes.