Mauritania's first freely elected president has formally resigned from office, paving the way for new…
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Egypt may buy 24 more Lockheed F-16 fighters from the US.
Lockheed Martin Corp., the world’s largest defense company, may sell Egypt 24 additional F-16 jet…
Gazprom seals $2.5bn Nigeria deal
Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a $2.5bn (£1.53bn) deal with Nigeria's state operated NNPC,…
Clean water for Africa !
98% of the population on the continent drinks polluted water. Since 2004, P&G, the PUR…
Kenya confirms first case of H1N1 flu virus
Kenya has detected its first case of the new H1N1 influenza virus in a 20-year-old…
WaterAid in Nigeria
WaterAid began work in Nigeria in 1995 to assist with the vast water and sanitation…
Hristo Stoichkov signs with Mamelodi Sundowns
Bulgarian and world football legend Hristo Stoichkov has signed a contract with South Africa’s Mamelodi…
US must resist pressure to neglect Africa
As US President Barack Obama's administration develops its Africa and trade policies, it is critical…
Africa cries for Michael Jackson
News of pop star Michael Jackson's death has been greeted with a mixture of disbelief…
Nigeria to outline Delta amnesty and to release key militant
Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua has unveiled details of a 60-day amnesty for militants in the…