Tanzania has banned wildlife exports after about 130 animals and birds - including giraffes and…
Africa
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo, wife charged with economic crimes
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and his wife Simone, detained since he…
Turkish PM in Somalia to highlight famine
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan visited Somalia's capital Mogadishu on Friday to draw…
Zambia election campaign could pressure economy
LUSAKA (Reuters) - Campaigning for Zambia's September presidential election is in full swing with the incumbent…
Tunisia pledges tougher line on ex-leader’s allies
TUNIS (Reuters) - Tunisian Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi said on Thursday his government would take…
Ugandan police fire teargas, disperse opposition vigil
KAMPALA (Reuters) - Ugandan police fired teargas and water cannon to disperse opposition supporters who had…
Libya rebels fight for refineries; US sends drones
ZAWIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Rebels to the west and east of Libya's capital fought forces loyal…
Global food prices near 3-year highs: World Bank
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Global food prices held near three-year highs in July and stocks were low,…
Benin seeks planes, boats to fight W. Africa pirates
DAKAR (Reuters) - Benin is seeking to buy planes and patrol boats to fight a rise…
Turkey to raise Africa profile with Somalia engagement
ANKARA (Reuters) - A summit of Islamic countries on the famine in Somalia on Wednesday will…