KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Thousands of ruling party supporters flocked to a dusty polo ground…
Zimbabweans accused of protest plot granted bail
HARARE (Reuters) - A Zimbabwe court granted bail on Wednesday to six political activists accused…
Battle for Benghazi looms, Libya army issues ultimatum
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - The battle for control of rebel capital Benghazi looked just hours away…
Gaddafi forces push towards rebels, no UN move yet
AJDABIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - Muammar Gaddafi's forces pushed eastwards towards the Libyan rebel stronghold of…
South Africa in bid for IMF panel job
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The finance ministers of Singapore and South Africa have emerged as the…
EU plans to adopt Egypt asset freezes next week
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union plans to adopt sanctions against former Egyptian officials accused…
Death sentence for Mauritania man guilty of US murder
NOUAKCHOTT (Reuters) - A Mauritanian court on Tuesday sentenced one man to death and jailed…
North, south Sudan urged to resume separation talks
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - The United States and other world powers urged south and north Sudan…
France steps up efforts for Libya no-fly zone
AJDABIYAH, Libya (Reuters) - France stepped up efforts on Monday to persuade world powers to…
Sudan plans oil audit to refute transparency fears
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan's president will ask a foreign company to check how much oil…