DOHA (Reuters) - The leader of Qatar, the only Arab state to have recognised Libyan rebels, said on Thursday military operations in Libya were only aimed at protecting…
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Gaddafi forces sow landmines in east Libya
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's forces have sown land mines in areas around the city of Ajdabiyah, adding a dangerous new element to the war…
Ouattara controls Ivory Coast’s San Pedro port
ABIDJAN (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara seized the major cocoa port of San Pedro overnight, continuing an offensive that has seen them take swathes…
Burkina’s Compaore to meet army over protests
OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Burkina Faso president's said he would meet disgruntled army officers and the head of the armed forces announced a curfew after a series of protests,…
Landmines in Sudan threaten convoys
Juba - Rebels in south Sudan laid landmines, jeopardising relief efforts in the impoverished region soon to be recognised as an independent state, the UN peacekeeping chief said…
State of emergency declared in Namibia
Windhoek - Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba Tuesday declared a state of emergency in northern parts of the country after heavy flooding displaced nearly 10 000 people and washed…
US says Libyan rebels may sell oil
WASHINGTON - The United States gave a green light to sales of Libyan crude oil from rebel-held territory, giving a potential boost to forces battling Muammar Gaddafi.
Egypt, two Sudans discuss Nile
Khartoum - Egypt will make the completion of a partially-built canal spanning an unnavigable section of the river Nile in south Sudan a top priority, a cabinet spokesperson…
Tanzania seeks investor for national airline
DAR ES SALAAM (Reuters) - Tanzania is in talks with investors interested in buying a stake in the state-run Air Tanzania after its previous privatisation to South African…
Egypt’s Mubarak ‘under house arrest’
Military council denies ousted leader has fled to Saudi Arabia and says emergency laws will be lifted ahead of vote.