At least 184 Somali immigrants have been arrested in Malawi as they were trying to enter the country illegally.
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US warns of World Cup terrorism in South Africa
The US government has issued a travel alert warning its citizens that South Africa faces a heightened risk of terrorism during the World Cup.
Former Zambian finance minister jailed for corruption
Former Zambian Finance Minister Katele Kalumba has been convicted of corruption.
African journalists gun for CNN award
The crème de la crème of Africa's media are gathering in Uganda's capital Kampala for the prestigious 2010 CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards on Saturday. Already some of…
Opera singer dies before starring World Cup role
A South African opera singer personally chosen by Nelson Mandela to sing at the World Cup's opening ceremony has died two weeks before he was due to perform.
UN boss to meet Malawi parliament
United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon will address Malawi's parliament, Speaker of Parliament Henry Chimunthu Banda announced during Tuesday's session.
Somalis clash with Ethiopia forces
At least thirteen people were killed and over thirty-five were wounded after residents clashed with Ethiopia soldiers in the northern Somali town of Buhoodle.
Nigeria and China sign $23bn deal for three refineries
Nigeria's state-run oil firm NNPC and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) have signed a $23bn (£16bn; 18bn euros) deal.
Malawi: Prostitutes gear up for WC 2010
Sex workers in Malawi are feverishly saving towards the World Cup 2010 in South Africa. They are not going to support their teams but to warm the beds…
YouTube launches South Africa version
A local version of the world’s biggest online video sharing platform YouTube has launched in South Africa. The internet search giant Google announced that – http://www.youtube.co.za – is…