The African Union's decision not to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it ordered…
Natural gas line would connect Africa, Europe
Nigeria, Algeria and Niger have signed an agreement to create a $10 billion pipeline that…
Guantanamo man left in Chad limbo
A Saudi-born man held at Guantanamo for seven years has told the BBC he has…
Europe Threatens Niger With Aid Cuts
Europe has threatened to cut aid to Niger over the attempt by President Mamadou Tandja,…
Darfur Rebels to Resume Peace Talks
Rebels in Darfur: A number of armed rebel movements in Darfur say they are ready…
Harassment of hawkers is no way to fight poverty
In most of the developing world, city streets are routinely turned into sites of confrontation…
SHORT NEWS ! – Kenyan peas withdrawn from market
Peas from Kenya, one of the country's major export hits, are being withdrawn from the…
Africa: Good news for river blindness victims
Victims of onchocerciasis could soon breathe a sigh of relief as a clinical trial begins…
Africa leaders enhance union role
African Union (AU) members have agreed a plan to give its executive arm enhanced powers…
I had a holiday in Tunesia
I travelled to Tunesia for holiday for seven days loaded with prejudice against this north-african…