Attackers have fired several rocket-propelled grenades at the Pakistan Military Academy, about 50km (30 miles)…
German kidnapped as fresh blast strikes Nigeria’s Kano
Gunmen abducted a German engineer on Thursday in the Nigerian city of Kano, where yet another…
Mali says Al-Qaeda backing Tuareg rebels
Fighters from Al-Qaeda's North Africa branch helped Tuareg rebels in their offensive against the northeastern Malian…
Mali rebels push south to open third front
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Tuareg-led Malian rebels opened a new front on Thursday in an increasingly violent…
Rwanda to raise fees for gorilla watching
The Rwandan government said Friday it will increase the cost of a permit to track the endangered mountain…
South Korea’s growth hit by weak European demand
South Korea's economy grew at a slower pace in the fourth quarter of 2011, as…
Soldiers oust PNG defence chief amid power struggle
A group of soldiers in Papua New Guinea say they have taken control of the…
Zimbabwean doctor jailed 10 years in SA for fatal botched circumcision
Dr Charles Madamombe - who tried to flee after the botched operation - was found…
12 Zimbabwe security service agents die in horror crash
A TOTAL of 12 members of the Zimbabwe's security service have died in a horrific…
Nigerian president sacks police chief, deputies
ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the chief of police and his six…