Washington, Tripoli agreed to cooperate with aim of preventing possible terror attacks in North Africa. The United States would like greater military cooperation with Libya especially in the…
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Clinton begins seven-nation Africa tour on August 5
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit seven African countries next month to "highlight" the priority President Barack Obama places on the continent, her spokesman said Monday.
Nile Nations Discuss Sharing Their River
African Ministers Begin Tense Discussions On Sharing The Waters Of The Nile. Ministers from the 10 African countries on the Nile river began crucial discussions Monday over drafting…
Agro-industries essential for Africa’s development – experts
Multi-stakeholder experts meeting at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, have called for the promotion of agro-businesses as an essential element to…
I. Coast: Court rules on match stampede case
An Ivorian court has sentenced the chairman of the country's football federation (FIF) match organizing committee, Albert Kacou Anzouan, to six months imprisonment for his involvement in a…
EGYPT: Disputes Rise Over Quotas for Women MPs
Disputes have arisen over new legislation setting a quota for female representatives in parliament. Spokesmen for the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) of President Hosni Mubarak describe the…
Over 500 migrants benefit from voluntary return
More than 500 undocumented migrants in Morocco from several sub-Saharan African countries have benefited from voluntary return over the last 18 months under the auspices of the International…
We beat South-Africa by 10 goals
Hungary bested South Africa, 15-5 in the on going FINA Water Polo World Championships. Denes Varga totaled four goals, while Zsolt Vargar posted three for Hungary.
Kenya: Expect More Calls From the Village
Nairobi — Mobile phone owners, especially those in rural areas, may no longer need a regular power supply to charge the gadgets.