Category Archives: Africa
Former Libyan Oil Minister Found Floating In River
A high-ranking former Libyan official who served under Moammar Gadhafi was found dead in the Danube River, in Vienna, the BBC reported Sunday, citing Austrian police. Shukri Ghanem, 69, initially defected to Rome from Libya in June 2011, amid the
Former Libyan Oil Minister Found Floating In River
A high-ranking former Libyan official who served under Moammar Gadhafi was found dead in the Danube River, in Vienna, the BBC reported Sunday, citing Austrian police. Shukri Ghanem, 69, initially defected to Rome from Libya in June 2011, amid the
Charles Taylor Found Guilty Of ‘Aiding And Abetting’ War Crimes
An international court has delivered its verdict on Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor, finding him guilty of arming Sierra Leone’s rebels who paid him in “blood diamonds”. Taylor helped rebels in Sierre Leone with the preparation and execution of crimes by
Charles Taylor Found Guilty Of ‘Aiding And Abetting’ War Crimes
An international court has delivered its verdict on Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor, finding him guilty of arming Sierra Leone’s rebels who paid him in “blood diamonds”. Taylor helped rebels in Sierre Leone with the preparation and execution of crimes by
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir Says No More Talks With South
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Monday there will be no more talks with South Sudan, despite the urging of US President Barack Obama and United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon. “No negotiation with those people,” he said of the South
Sudan President Omar al-Bashir Says No More Talks With South
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir said on Monday there will be no more talks with South Sudan, despite the urging of US President Barack Obama and United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon. “No negotiation with those people,” he said of the South
Heavy Weapons Fire Heard In Guinea-Bissau Capital
Heavy weapons fire was heard on Thursday around the presidential palace in the capital of Guinea-Bissau, and soldiers were seen blocking the main roads in and out of the city, a Reuters witness and a diplomat said. The whereabouts of
Heavy Weapons Fire Heard In Guinea-Bissau Capital
Heavy weapons fire was heard on Thursday around the presidential palace in the capital of Guinea-Bissau, and soldiers were seen blocking the main roads in and out of the city, a Reuters witness and a diplomat said. The whereabouts of
Mali Speaker To Become Interim President Thursday
Mali’s parliament speaker is expected to be sworn in as interim president on Thursday, taking temporary control of a fractured nation beset by instability. Assembly leader Dioncounda Traore will have a maximum of 40 days under the constitution to organize
Mali Speaker To Become Interim President Thursday
Mali’s parliament speaker is expected to be sworn in as interim president on Thursday, taking temporary control of a fractured nation beset by instability. Assembly leader Dioncounda Traore will have a maximum of 40 days under the constitution to organize
Libya Stops Paying Rebels As Fraud Mounts
Libya’s interim authorities have stopped paying bonuses to former rebels due to widespread fraud costing millions of Libyan dinars, the country’s official news agency reported. “Payment of rewards to rebels has been stopped due to violations and abuses,” Mohammed Harizi,
Libya Stops Paying Rebels As Fraud Mounts
Libya’s interim authorities have stopped paying bonuses to former rebels due to widespread fraud costing millions of Libyan dinars, the country’s official news agency reported. “Payment of rewards to rebels has been stopped due to violations and abuses,” Mohammed Harizi,
Cancer-Stricken Robert Mugabe Is Fighting For His Life In Singapore Hospital
Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe was said to be close to death tonight. The 88-year-old, who is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer, flew to Singapore by private jet on Saturday for treatment. His wife, Grace, and close family members
Cancer-Stricken Robert Mugabe Is Fighting For His Life In Singapore Hospital
Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe was said to be close to death tonight. The 88-year-old, who is believed to be suffering from prostate cancer, flew to Singapore by private jet on Saturday for treatment. His wife, Grace, and close family members
FW de Klerk Says Nelson Mandela Was ‘Brutal And Unfair’
Former South African president FW de Klerk has said Nelson Mandela was a “brutal and unfair” political opponent and not a “holy man”, triggering a war of words with the ruling African National Congress party. Mr de Klerk, 76, the
FW de Klerk Says Nelson Mandela Was ‘Brutal And Unfair’
Former South African president FW de Klerk has said Nelson Mandela was a “brutal and unfair” political opponent and not a “holy man”, triggering a war of words with the ruling African National Congress party. Mr de Klerk, 76, the
Joyce Banda Sworn In As Malawi’s New President
Malawi’s Vice President Joyce Banda has been sworn in as president following her predecessor’s sudden death in office. Saturday’s brief ceremony in Lilongwe, this impoverished southern African nation’s capital, ended more than a day of uncertainty. Doctors had disclosed that
Joyce Banda Sworn In As Malawi’s New President
Malawi’s Vice President Joyce Banda has been sworn in as president following her predecessor’s sudden death in office. Saturday’s brief ceremony in Lilongwe, this impoverished southern African nation’s capital, ended more than a day of uncertainty. Doctors had disclosed that
Robert Mugabe Strikes Secret Deal To Hand Zimbabwe Power To “The Crocodile”
Robert Mugabe has struck a secret “gentleman’s agreement” to hand over power in Zimbabwe to his feared defence minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa, sources close to the two men have revealed. Insiders say that Mr Mugabe, aged 88 and now in
Robert Mugabe Strikes Secret Deal To Hand Zimbabwe Power To “The Crocodile”
Robert Mugabe has struck a secret “gentleman’s agreement” to hand over power in Zimbabwe to his feared defence minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa, sources close to the two men have revealed. Insiders say that Mr Mugabe, aged 88 and now in
Youssou N’dour Appointed Senegal’s Culture Minister
Senegalese superstar Youssou N’dour has been appointed the country’s new tourism and culture minister in President Macky Sall’s cabinet, according to a decree issued on Wednesday night. The Grammy-award winning singer, a fierce critic of former leader Abdoulaye Wade, hung
Youssou N’dour Appointed Senegal’s Culture Minister
Senegalese superstar Youssou N’dour has been appointed the country’s new tourism and culture minister in President Macky Sall’s cabinet, according to a decree issued on Wednesday night. The Grammy-award winning singer, a fierce critic of former leader Abdoulaye Wade, hung
Mali Junta Leaders Agree To Power Transfer
The leaders of Mali’s coup and neighbouring countries have reached a deal under which the two-week-old military junta will hand over power in return for the end of trade and diplomatic sanctions. Mali’s military junta and the West African bloc
Mali Junta Leaders Agree To Power Transfer
The leaders of Mali’s coup and neighbouring countries have reached a deal under which the two-week-old military junta will hand over power in return for the end of trade and diplomatic sanctions. Mali’s military junta and the West African bloc
Tuaregs Claim ‘Independence’ From Mali
Tuareg rebels from northern Mali have proclaimed the “independence of Azawad” in a statement on their website and through a spokesperson on France 24 television. “We solemnly proclaim the independence of Azawad as from today,” Mossa Ag Attaher said on
Tuaregs Claim ‘Independence’ From Mali
Tuareg rebels from northern Mali have proclaimed the “independence of Azawad” in a statement on their website and through a spokesperson on France 24 television. “We solemnly proclaim the independence of Azawad as from today,” Mossa Ag Attaher said on
Malawi President ‘Dead After Heart Attack’
Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika has died after suffering a heart attack, medical sources have told Al Jazeera, although his death has not been officially announced. The 78-year-old was rushed to hospital in the capital Lilongwe after collapsing on Thursday
Malawi President ‘Dead After Heart Attack’
Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika has died after suffering a heart attack, medical sources have told Al Jazeera, although his death has not been officially announced. The 78-year-old was rushed to hospital in the capital Lilongwe after collapsing on Thursday
Mali Coup: Islamists Kidnap Algerian Diplomats
Armed Islamists stormed the Algerian consulate in northeastern Mali and abducted seven diplomats Thursday amid fears Al Qaeda-linked fighters are turning the country into a rogue state and fuelling a humanitarian crisis. Alarmed by the sudden collapse of the west
Mali Coup: Islamists Kidnap Algerian Diplomats
Armed Islamists stormed the Algerian consulate in northeastern Mali and abducted seven diplomats Thursday amid fears Al Qaeda-linked fighters are turning the country into a rogue state and fuelling a humanitarian crisis. Alarmed by the sudden collapse of the west
Tuareg Rebels Announce End To ‘Military Operations’ In Mali
The UN Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire and return to democracy in Mali on Wednesday, prompting an announcement of an end to “military operations” by Tuareg rebels in the north. The UN statement adopted by the 15-member council
Tuareg Rebels Announce End To ‘Military Operations’ In Mali
The UN Security Council called for an immediate ceasefire and return to democracy in Mali on Wednesday, prompting an announcement of an end to “military operations” by Tuareg rebels in the north. The UN statement adopted by the 15-member council
Gaddafi ‘Raped Countless Women During Years In Power’, Claims New Documentary
Late Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi raped countless women during his years in power, according to an explosive new documentary. German broadcaster RTL is set to screen the controversial programme – which includes interviews with his inner circle – next
Gaddafi ‘Raped Countless Women During Years In Power’, Claims New Documentary
Late Libyan dictator Colonel Muammar Gaddafi raped countless women during his years in power, according to an explosive new documentary. German broadcaster RTL is set to screen the controversial programme – which includes interviews with his inner circle – next
Female Bomber Kills Two At Mogadishu Theater
A young woman strapped with explosives blew herself up Wednesday at a ceremony in the Somali national theatre attended by the prime minister and other officials, killing at least two. She detonated her suicide belt as Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed
Female Bomber Kills Two At Mogadishu Theater
A young woman strapped with explosives blew herself up Wednesday at a ceremony in the Somali national theatre attended by the prime minister and other officials, killing at least two. She detonated her suicide belt as Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed
Power Blackout To Continue In Ghana
Ghanaians must brace themselves for three more months of erratic power supply in the country, the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana’s major power producer says. After going through a month of load-shedding (alternative power supply) between February and March, the
Power Blackout To Continue In Ghana
Ghanaians must brace themselves for three more months of erratic power supply in the country, the Volta River Authority (VRA), Ghana’s major power producer says. After going through a month of load-shedding (alternative power supply) between February and March, the
Cameroonian In Battery Case Against Kenyan Wife
A Cameroonian businessman was on Monday charged in a Nairobi court with assaulting his Kenyan wife. Mr Doctta Peter Longa is said to have assaulted Ms Yasmin Abdalla Shariff on March 28 in the Lavington suburb of the capital city.
Cameroonian In Battery Case Against Kenyan Wife
A Cameroonian businessman was on Monday charged in a Nairobi court with assaulting his Kenyan wife. Mr Doctta Peter Longa is said to have assaulted Ms Yasmin Abdalla Shariff on March 28 in the Lavington suburb of the capital city.
Its Back To Music For Youssou N’Dour
Senegal’s music icon-turned-politician Youssou N’Dour made a spectacular return to music Monday night with a mega concert in downtown Dakar in honour of his friend and newly-elected President Macky Sall. Thousands of fans turned out for the event which was
Its Back To Music For Youssou N’Dour
Senegal’s music icon-turned-politician Youssou N’Dour made a spectacular return to music Monday night with a mega concert in downtown Dakar in honour of his friend and newly-elected President Macky Sall. Thousands of fans turned out for the event which was
Anti-Gay Group in Liberia Issues Hit List
An anti-gay organization in Liberia is distributing a hit list and threatening to target the seven people one by one. Fliers with the names of the seven were put up over the weekend and signed by a group calling itself
Anti-Gay Group in Liberia Issues Hit List
An anti-gay organization in Liberia is distributing a hit list and threatening to target the seven people one by one. Fliers with the names of the seven were put up over the weekend and signed by a group calling itself
Madonna’s Promises In Malawi Turn Sour
Celebrity promises have turned to disappointment, finger-pointing and lawsuits in Malawi, an impoverished and troubled southern African country where Madonna has drastically scaled back charity efforts. Some Malawi officials say Madonna’s changes in plans have taken them by surprise, but
Madonna’s Promises In Malawi Turn Sour
Celebrity promises have turned to disappointment, finger-pointing and lawsuits in Malawi, an impoverished and troubled southern African country where Madonna has drastically scaled back charity efforts. Some Malawi officials say Madonna’s changes in plans have taken them by surprise, but
South African Minister ‘Embroiled In Row With Air Hostess’
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, allegedly got into a heated row with an air hostess who she accused of refusing to upgrade her from economy to business class on a flight because she was a
South African Minister ‘Embroiled In Row With Air Hostess’
South Africa’s Minister of Women, Children and People with Disabilities, allegedly got into a heated row with an air hostess who she accused of refusing to upgrade her from economy to business class on a flight because she was a
Textbooks Donated By British Aid To Zimbabwe End Up In Hawkers’ Hands
Textbooks donated to Zimbabwe’s schools aided by British funding are being hawked on Harare’s streets, it has emerged, as Britain pledges another £23m for the country’s stricken education sector. Some 22 million books have been distributed to more than 3,000
Textbooks Donated By British Aid To Zimbabwe End Up In Hawkers’ Hands
Textbooks donated to Zimbabwe’s schools aided by British funding are being hawked on Harare’s streets, it has emerged, as Britain pledges another £23m for the country’s stricken education sector. Some 22 million books have been distributed to more than 3,000
Coup Leaders In Mali Struggle To Assert Their Control
Residents of Bamako, the capital of Mali, waited in tension and uncertainty on Saturday for the outcome of a military coup d’état that overthrew the country’s elected government last week, ending more than 20 years of democracy in the nation.
Coup Leaders In Mali Struggle To Assert Their Control
Residents of Bamako, the capital of Mali, waited in tension and uncertainty on Saturday for the outcome of a military coup d’état that overthrew the country’s elected government last week, ending more than 20 years of democracy in the nation.
Zimbabwe Activists Fined For Showing Video Of Egyptian Uprising
A court in Zimbabwe has fined six civic activists $500 each and ordered them to do community service for conspiring to commit public violence during a meeting at which they watched video footage of mass uprisings in Egypt. The Harare
Zimbabwe Activists Fined For Showing Video Of Egyptian Uprising
A court in Zimbabwe has fined six civic activists $500 each and ordered them to do community service for conspiring to commit public violence during a meeting at which they watched video footage of mass uprisings in Egypt. The Harare
HIV-Positive Maid Put Period Blood In Pre-School Child’s Cereal
An HIV positive 17-year-maid from Masvingo in Zimbabwe was caught lacing the porridge of her employer’s 4-year-old child with her own menstrual blood, cruelty that earned her a 10-year prison term, NewsDay reported. According to the report, Pelagia Mureya carried
HIV-Positive Maid Put Period Blood In Pre-School Child’s Cereal
An HIV positive 17-year-maid from Masvingo in Zimbabwe was caught lacing the porridge of her employer’s 4-year-old child with her own menstrual blood, cruelty that earned her a 10-year prison term, NewsDay reported. According to the report, Pelagia Mureya carried
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
South Africa Apologizes Over Nigerian Deportations, Faults Airport Health Officials
South Africa apologized Thursday for a mass deportation of Nigerians, trying to contain a diplomatic spat that has again focused attention on its sometimes strained relations with the rest of the continent. “We wish to humbly apologize to them, and
Cameroon Sends Military To Stop Elephant Slaughter
Cameroon has launched a military offensive to flush out elephant poachers from a remote national park in the country’s northeast near the border with Chad. Defense Minister Alain Mebe Ngo’o announced the operation on state television late Thursday, saying that
Cameroon Sends Military To Stop Elephant Slaughter
Cameroon has launched a military offensive to flush out elephant poachers from a remote national park in the country’s northeast near the border with Chad. Defense Minister Alain Mebe Ngo’o announced the operation on state television late Thursday, saying that
