Despite recent achievements in fighting malaria, the international community must not become complacent or distracted, says Dr. Steven Phillips, medical director of global issues and projects for ExxonMobil.…
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Opposition leader Ingabire released in Rwanda
A Rwandan opposition leader has been conditionally released after being arrested on Wednesday.
Africa to enjoy strong rebound: IMF
Sub-Saharan African will enjoy a strong recovery this year and next after the region fared much better than most developed countries during the global economic crisis, the IMF…
US Hosts African Union Delegation
An African Union delegation is in Washington for three days of high-level bilateral talks on topics ranging from trade to health to security. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State…
Kagame rival arrested in Rwanda
A Rwandan opposition leader has been arrested on charges that include collaborating with a terrorist organisation and denying the genocide.
Somali pirates seize three Thai fishing vessels
Somali pirates have seized three Thai fishing vessels in the Indian Ocean in what the EU Naval Force said was the furthest off-shore attack to date.
Egypt reasserts Nile water rights
Egypt has insisted on its traditional share of the Nile river water and cautioned basin countries against signing a water-sharing agreement from which it is excluded.
DR Congo Ex-Rebels Seize Control of Mines
A group of fighters wearing the uniform of the Congolese national army have taken charge of the lucrative mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and are oppressing…
Joint Sahara forces to fight terrorism
Algeria, Mauritania, Mali and Niger are creating a joint special military command to fight terrorism across their vast desert territories. The remarkable deal especially targets al Qaeda activities…
EU to pay for Zimbabwe constitution draft
Efforts to get Zimbabwe a new constitution that speaks the same language as its people could be saved by the donation by the European Union to fund its…