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Accra to host 10th Africa investment forum
Ghana  | 2/6/2012 12:56:16 PM Ghana's capital city, Accra, will host the 10th Africa Investment Forum (3rd-4th April) under the theme “Partnering with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accelerate investment” which will mainly focus on the opportunity to access the growing regional market in a continent of one billion people, President John Evans Atta Mills announced.

About 100 Malian soldiers flee to Niger to escape from Touareg rebels' attacks
Mali  | 2/6/2012 12:54:14 PM About 100 Malian soldiers are taking refuge in Niger after fleeing from the attacks carried out by the Touareg rebels who are fighting under the banner of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA).

Mubarak's former figures to be distributed in five prisons - - TV
Egypt  | 2/6/2012 12:53:10 PM Egyptian Interior Minister Mohamed Youssef decided on Sunday to distribute Mubarak's former figures who were detained in Tora prison to five different jails, state TV said.

Kenyan military begins new push for Somali stability
Kenya  | 2/6/2012 12:52:19 PM Kenyan troops are eager to see power transition inside Somalia and have embarked on implementation of longer-term projects for the country's stability, according to Kenyan military and foreign ministry officials.

One more killed in clashes near Egyptian Interior Ministry
Egypt  | 2/6/2012 12:51:42 PM The clashes between protesters and security forces in front of the Egyptian Interior Ministry building in Cairo continued on Monday for the fifth day in a row, leaving one more dead and raising the death toll to 13 across the country, according to Egyptian Ministry of Health.

Senegal's presidential poll campaigns begin peacefully
Senegal  | 2/6/2012 12:50:57 PM The electoral campaigns for the first round of Senegal's Feb. 26 presidential elections began peacefully on Sunday with focus centered on three main groups.

UN demands cease-fire over situation in Northern Mali
Mali  | 2/6/2012 12:34:19 PM The director for the United Nation's regional center for peace and development in Africa Ivor Richard Fung on Sunday made a visit to Mali and met with the Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure.

Nigeria Arrests Alleged Boko Haram Spokesman
Nigeria  | 2/2/2012 8:16:28 AM Nigerian secret police have arrested an alleged spokesman for Boko Haram, a militant group that has claimed responsibility for attacks that have killed hundreds of people over the past two years.

Egyptians Protest Security Failure That Caused Soccer Disaster
Egypt  | 2/2/2012 8:15:08 AM Egyptian activists are taking to the streets Thursday to protest the failure of police to prevent violence at a soccer match that left at least 74 people dead and hundreds injured in the northern city of Port Said.

Sudanese president pessimistic about reaching deal with South Sudan on oil dispute
Sudan  | 2/2/2012 8:13:57 AM Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expressed pessimism about reaching a deal between his country and South Sudan to end their oil dispute, Khartoum Al-Ahdath daily reported Tuesday.

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Senegal's presidential poll campaigns begin peacefully
Senegal  | 2/6/2012 12:50:57 PM The electoral campaigns for the first round of Senegal's Feb. 26 presidential elections began peacefully on Sunday with focus centered on three main groups.
UN demands cease-fire over situation in Northern Mali
Mali  | 2/6/2012 12:34:19 PM The director for the United Nation's regional center for peace and development in Africa Ivor Richard Fung on Sunday made a visit to Mali and met with the Malian President Amadou Toumani Toure.
Sudanese president pessimistic about reaching deal with South Sudan on oil dispute
Sudan  | 2/2/2012 8:13:57 AM Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir expressed pessimism about reaching a deal between his country and South Sudan to end their oil dispute, Khartoum Al-Ahdath daily reported Tuesday.
Senegalese opposition continues protests against Wade's candidature
Senegal  | 2/2/2012 8:13:05 AM Senegal's opposition continues protests against President Abdoulaye Wade's bid to retain power in the election next month with a fresh toll reported in political tensions in the West African country.
UN Mission Hails New Strategy to Defeat Congo Militia Groups
Congo, Democractic Republic of the  | 1/31/2012 11:07:58 PM The United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) is welcoming as a positive step a U.S. military strategy to defeat armed insurgents in the Great Lakes region.

 
Accra to host 10th Africa investment forum
Ghana  | 2/6/2012 12:56:16 PM Ghana's capital city, Accra, will host the 10th Africa Investment Forum (3rd-4th April) under the theme “Partnering with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to accelerate investment” which will mainly focus on the opportunity to access the growing regional market in a continent of one billion people, President John Evans Atta Mills announced.
Businesses resume after strike in Nigeria
Nigeria  | 1/17/2012 9:33:53 PM Normal activities have resumed in Nigeria following Monday's announcement by the organized labor to suspend its nationwide strike.
World Bank appoints Diop as new VP for Africa
Africa  | 1/17/2012 9:32:09 PM The World Bank on Tuesday announced the appointment of Makhtar Diop as its new Vice President for Africa.
Nigerian labor union announces suspension after national strike
Nigeria  | 1/16/2012 12:23:08 PM Nigeria's umbrella union on Monday decided to suspend the six-day nationwide strike against rising petrol fuel, a union official said. President of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) Abdulwaheed Omar announced the suspension at a news conference in Abuja. He urged all workers to return to work as they engage in further dialogue with the authorities over the latest fuel price slash announced by President Jonathan.
Chadian president urges integration at Central Africa summit
Chad  | 1/16/2012 12:22:14 PM Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno says integration is the only tool to benefit the Central African in globalization.

 
Food Crisis Threatens Millions in Niger
Niger  | 1/31/2012 11:10:22 PM More than three million people in Niger are at risk of severe food shortages in what could be a looming humanitarian crisis, according to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Socieites West Africa branch.
Kenya's food situation improves in November
Kenya  | 12/20/2011 12:19:42 PM Kenya's food security situation improved in November as harvesting of long rains crops continues across the East African nation, a report from the country's Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday.
Eritreans Call for End to Human Trafficking of Migrants
Eritrea  | 12/12/2011 11:00:17 PM Eritrean migrants fleeing their country are being preyed upon by human traffickers and subjected to organ harvesting in Egypt, say human rights workers in the Eritrean diaspora.
Orphaned by HIV/AIDS, Ugandan child struggles to survive
Uganda  | 11/29/2011 12:29:20 AM Every day-break, 15-year- old Simon Wasswa ponders on how he is going to push through the day.
Nigerian ministers call for multiple approach to food security
Nigeria  | 11/25/2011 7:37:54 AM Two Nigerian minister on Friday reiterated the Federal Government's commitment to food security.
 
Libyan conflict brings 2013 African Nations Cup to South Africa
South Africa  | 9/28/2011 12:42:02 AM The Libyan conflict cost the chance of hosting the 2013 Africa Naitons Cup, which will be moved to Johannesburg, South Africa, the South African Press Association (SAPA) reported on Tuesday.
Kenya's Makau Breaks World Marathon Record
Kenya  | 9/25/2011 10:52:12 PM A Kenyan runner has set a new world marathon record.
Morocco to host African Athletics Championships in 2014
Morocco  | 9/24/2011 5:22:08 PM Morocco has been chosen to host in 2014, the 19th edition of the African Athletics Championships, APA learnt on Saturday from the website of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA).
Nigeria’s Super Eagles depart for CAN qualifier in Madagascar
Nigeria  | 9/1/2011 8:13:28 AM The Super Eagles of Nigeria left Abuja on Wednesday for Madagascar for the second leg of their 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier which comes up on Saturday in Antananarivo.
Nigeria to be represented by 12 athletes in rowing at All Africa Games
Nigeria  | 8/23/2011 7:45:12 AM As the countdown to the 10th All Africa Games holding in Maputo, Mozambique in September begins, the Nigeria Rowing, Canoe and Sailing Federation (NRCSF) says it has invited 12 athletes to represent the country in the continental games.
 
About 100 Malian soldiers flee to Niger to escape from Touareg rebels' attacks
Mali  | 2/6/2012 12:54:14 PM About 100 Malian soldiers are taking refuge in Niger after fleeing from the attacks carried out by the Touareg rebels who are fighting under the banner of the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MNLA).
Mubarak's former figures to be distributed in five prisons - - TV
Egypt  | 2/6/2012 12:53:10 PM Egyptian Interior Minister Mohamed Youssef decided on Sunday to distribute Mubarak's former figures who were detained in Tora prison to five different jails, state TV said.
One more killed in clashes near Egyptian Interior Ministry
Egypt  | 2/6/2012 12:51:42 PM The clashes between protesters and security forces in front of the Egyptian Interior Ministry building in Cairo continued on Monday for the fifth day in a row, leaving one more dead and raising the death toll to 13 across the country, according to Egyptian Ministry of Health.
Nigeria Arrests Alleged Boko Haram Spokesman
Nigeria  | 2/2/2012 8:16:28 AM Nigerian secret police have arrested an alleged spokesman for Boko Haram, a militant group that has claimed responsibility for attacks that have killed hundreds of people over the past two years.
Egyptians Protest Security Failure That Caused Soccer Disaster
Egypt  | 2/2/2012 8:15:08 AM Egyptian activists are taking to the streets Thursday to protest the failure of police to prevent violence at a soccer match that left at least 74 people dead and hundreds injured in the northern city of Port Said.
 
Kenyan military begins new push for Somali stability
Kenya  | 2/6/2012 12:52:19 PM Kenyan troops are eager to see power transition inside Somalia and have embarked on implementation of longer-term projects for the country's stability, according to Kenyan military and foreign ministry officials.
18th AU summit concludes with package of agreements
Africa  | 1/31/2012 11:15:10 PM The 18th African Union (AU) summit ended here Tuesday in the Ethiopian capital with adoption of a series of agreements concerning Africa's economic, political and security issues.
UN Secretary General urges Sudan, South Sudan to resolve outstanding issues
Sudan  | 1/29/2012 9:21:30 AM The United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday urged Sudan and its new neighbor South Sudan to resolve the outstanding issues that threaten the peace and security among them.
Benin's President takes over rotating presidency of AU
Benin  | 1/29/2012 9:17:25 AM President of Benin Thomas Yayi Boni succeeded Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo as the rotating president of the African Union for one year, announced the AU at its 18th summit on Sunday in Addis Ababa.
AU Leaders Set to Elect New Chairperson
Africa  | 1/24/2012 10:13:59 PM An African Union [AU] official says there could be changes in the leadership, as heads of state and government vote this week to elect a chairperson of the continental body at the summit in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa.
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