Africa
Namibia: President Declares Drought Emergency
President Hifikepunye Pohamba last Friday declared a national emergency due to the devastating drought that has already killed 4 000 large and small stock. The current ...
Uganda police raid Monitor Publications
Uganda police besiege Monitor Publications building in Kampala on May 20, 2013. Photo/COURTESY ...
South Africa: Mandela's Daughters Sue Him - Report
Nelson Mandela's daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, The Star reported on Monday. According to the newspaper, ...
Africa: Claiming Democracy: Are Voters Becoming Citizens in Africa?
The political transitions that allowed many Africans to experience a degree of citizenship have been major achievements of the past quarter-century. But power corrupts, no ...
Nigeria: State of Emergency - Thousands Flee to Niger Republic
Maiduguri and Abuja — Thousands of people including women and children have fled the border towns of Borno and Yobe states into Niger Republic to ...
Egypt: Breaking - Unknown Assailants Fire At Rafah Central Security Camp
Unknown assailants opened fire at a central security forces camp in Rafah's al-Ahrash on Friday morning but there were no casualties, a security source said. The ...
Low scale conflicts fuelling insecurity in Africa: experts
Traders and residents of Nairobi's Gikomba open air market demonstrate against insecurity. Photo/XINHUA ...
Zambia: Free Men Charged for Being Homosexual - Human Rights Watch
Nairobi — Zambian authorities should dismiss all charges and release two men arrested for engaging in homosexual acts, Human Rights Watch said. The police should ...
Egypt: Anti-President Campaign Stirs Up Mixed Reactions
Cairo — The recent "Tamarrud" (Arabic for " Rebel") campaign that aims to pressurize Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to call for an early presidential ...
Congo-Kinshasa: Pressure Mounting On U.S. Over Congo Violence
Washington — With casualties in the long-running conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) now surpassing every conflict since World War II, U.S. policymakers ...
Africa: The Curious Tale of the Missing MDGs and Africa's Progress
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have driven the global development agenda since September 2000, when Kofi Annan, then Secretary-General of the United Nations, and ...
Nigeria: Army Withdraws Troops From Mali to Emergency States
The military has withdrawn some troops from Mali to participate in the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan declared ...
Amina sworn-in as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs
Ms Amina Mohammed has been sworn-in as Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Photo/PHOEBE ...
Britain's Cameron faces party rebellion over gay marriage
British Prime Minister David Cameron. Photo/FILE ...
Nigeria: International Borders Closed
Yola — Nigeria's borders with Cameroon Republic, Niger and Chad have been closed as part of the implementation of the emergency rule imposed by President ...
Sudan: Khartoum Behind Fresh Wave of Violence Over Gold in Darfur - Report
Khartoum — A new report argues that the Sudanese government's struggle for control of Darfur's gold resources, rather than inter-tribal conflicts is behind the recent ...
Top court corrects errors in poll ruling
By PETER LEFTIE pmutibo@ke.nationmedia.comPosted Sunday, May 19 2013 at 23:30 The Supreme Court has moved to correct errors ...
Raila rules out job deal with Uhuru team
Alternative text. By EMMAN OMARI eommari@gmail.com AND JUSTUS WANGA jwanga@ke.nationmedia.comPosted Sunday, May 19 2013 at 23:30 ...
Ruto jet cost Sh18m, says Ndemo
Alternative text. By LILLIAN ONYANGO laonyango@ke.nationmedia.comPosted Sunday, May 19 2013 at 23:30 The cost for hiring ...
Last two secretaries to be unveiled this week
PHOTO | STEPHEN MUDIARI President Uhuru Kenyatta (centre), poses with the 16 new ...
Algeria: Algeria Censors Daily Newspapers Over Bouteflika 'Coma' Claim
Algeria censored reports by two daily newspapers that claimed President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in a Parisian hospital since last month, would be flown home in a ...
Egypt: Judges Elect New Constitutional Court Chief
The general assembly of the High Constitutional Court approved Adly Mansour's appointment as Chief Justice on Sunday. Mansour will replace Maher al-Behiery who retires on June ...
Egypt: Police Mistreats Stranded Palestinians - Gaza
A Gazan official has said that hundreds of stranded Palestinians, including members of parliament and patients, were mistreated by Egyptian police during their return from ...
South Africa: Govt Issues the Gupta Wedding Investigation Report
On 2 May 2013, in the wake of the landing of a chartered commercial aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 30 April 2013, the ...
South Africa: DA Extends Heartfelt Condolences to Vuyo Mbuli's Friends and Family
I am incredibly sad about the news of Vuyo Mbuli's death this morning. On behalf of the Democratic Alliance, I extend our sincerest and most ...
Zimbabwe: Govt in Dilemma Over Illegal Chinese Mining Activities
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development says it is in a dilemma over how to deal with some Chinese nationals who are carrying out ...
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo's Water Woes Deepen
BULAWAYO residents have resorted to hoarding water to deal with the many days they go without supplies as the water situation in the city remains ...
Zimbabwe: Patient Disappears From Hospital
Chinhoyi — A patient admitted at Chinhoyi hospital, Melody Masuwa has mysteriously disappeared from the health institution with authorities and family members unaware of her ...
Zimbabwe: China's Vice-Premier to Visit Zimbabwe
Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Yang is expected in the country this week for an official visit, it has emerged. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Friday ...
Zimbabwe: Tempers Flare in Mutare Over Diamond Looting
Mutare — Tempers flared at a mines and mineral policy workshop held in Mutare last week when participants expressed anger at the alleged looting of ...
Namibia: Inflation Slows Down to 6,1 Percent
ANNUAL inflation was estimated at 6,1 percent in April 2013, compared to 6,4 percent recorded during the same period last year, the Namibia Statistics Agency ...
Zimbabwe: Harare Airport Road to Be Completed By Year-End'
Augur Investments (Pvt) Limited, the company constructing the Harare Airport Road hopes to complete the dualisation of the road this year, the company's managing director ...
South Africa: IFP Sends Condolences to the Family of Vuyo Mbuli
It is with shock and sadness that the IFP has learned of the passing of the popular and renowned SABC journalist, Mr Vuyo Mbuli. The IFP's ...
Zimbabwe: Lira, Alexio to Share Stage At 7arts
Alexio Kawara is anxiously looking forward to sharing the stage with South African diva Lira, who performs at 7Arts Theatre in Avondale on June 7. The ...
Zimbabwe: Villagers, Urban Developers Clash Over Land
Villagers from Goromonzi's Yafele area have said their livelihoods are under threat following the encroachment of urban developments into their area. The residents have formed Simukai ...
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai Lays Out Vision
The MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai has laid out his vision for a new Zimbabwe under his rule, promising citizens justice, freedom and happiness. Launching the MDC's ...
Zimbabwe: Ten Years in Jail for Stealing Zesa Transformer Oil
Chipinge — Two notorious oil dealers, who have been wreaking havoc in and around Chipinge draining electricity transformer oil, finally met their fate last week ...
Zimbabwe: Government to Crack Whip On Telecoms Operators
GOVERNMENT is mooting a policy that forces telecommunication firms to share infrastructure in far reaching reforms set to remove the duplication in investments by operators. The ...
Nigeria
- Dortmund, Bayern’s paths to Euro final
- Euro final showcases Bundesliga’s rise
- Four-goal comeback lifts Man City over Chelsea
- Japan’s J-League still blazing trails at 20
- Police arrest fake bishop, prophet over foiled kidnap
- Son machetes father to death in Enugu
- Jonathan launches Rhythm ‘N’ Play June 6
- A Future On Industry, Trades, Investments
- We don’t know how to meet Boko Haram leadership – Minister
- APGA leadership tussle: A-Court adjourns indefinitely
Ghana
- President Mahama arrives in Addis Ababa for start of AU Summit
- Funny: Disorder in the Court - Things people actually said in court
- DOVVSU arrests 3 in bizarre forced marriage saga of 13-year-old girl
- Acting DG of prisons service firm on introducing non-custodial sentencing for minor offenses
- Samsung Galaxy S4: significance differences between African and US versions
- Eastern Region records earth tremor
- Honeymoon at Mole National Park
- Nasa to lease shuttle launch pad
- Political scientist fears, Ghana will never be the same after Election Petition ruling
- Ministry begs for help to organise Best Teacher Awards
Kenya
- Woow!! Beautiful PHOTO of young President OBAMA
- Letter to OBAMA from KISUMU City……..HILARIOUS
- BRITAIN’s House of Lords tells CAMERON and his Government that they must work with UHURU/ RUTO.
- RAILA’s ODM MPs want KALONZO/ NYENZE be prosecuted immediately for GRABBING from poor Kambas
- RUTO's Private Jet cost less than what RAILA/ KALONZO spent - AHMEDNASIR ABDULLAHI (More REVEALED)
- NANCY BARAZA’s replacement takes the HOT SEAT (Vetting underway) for RAWAL
- UHURU and RUTO’s ICC cases will be NO MORE if AFRICAN UNION passes the ICC resolution
- Man City stuns Chelsea in seven-goal friendly thriller.
- KAYA elders furious with UHURU/ RUTO for nominating KAMBI - he is not educated, they want MWAKWERE
- GOR MAHIA’s Logarusic accused of undermining Harambee Stars.
General
- MISA Zimbabwe's letter to the government of Zimbabwe
- Zim boxer in Malawi for an eight round non-title middleweight bout
- No return to Zim dollar
- President Mugabe trip gobbles millions
- June 29 elections - Mugabe bluffing
- Election uncertainties scare away Zimbabwe investors
- 'Zimbabwe can have more radio, TV stations'
- ZCTU blasts MDC-T policy document
- Masvingo thwarts resurgent Mujuru faction
- Tsvangirai invites corruption busters to investigate him
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World Bank pledges $1bn to help the Democratic Republic of Congo
The World Bank has unveiled a $1bn (£660m) aid package to help the Democratic Republic of Congo and its neighbours, as fighting continues near the ... Full story
President Barack Obama Skips Nigeria's Visit
United States President Barack Obama will not be visiting Nigeria as recently speculated in the media. Obama and his wife Michelle will only visit Senegal, ...
Nelson Mandela’s daughters Zenani and Makaziwe Mandela to sue him over rights to property
NELSON Mandela’s daughters are suing him for the rights to his artworks and control of his millions, it has been reported. According to the Star on ... Full story
Oscar Pistorius' brother Carl acquitted of all charges
Carl Pistorius was acquitted of all charges, including culpable homicide and negligent driving, in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Pistorius was involved in an accident ...
Tintswalo Ngobeni, 22, Flees After King Mswati III Of Swaziland Tries To Make Her His 14th Virgin Bride
A young woman is seeking asylum in Britain after she spurned the advances of the polyamorous King Mswati III of Swaziland and refused to join ... Full story
Dead Man Wakes Up During His Own Funeral In Zimbabwe
A dead man recently woke up during his own funeral in Zimbabwe. Brighton Dama Zanthe had been feeling extremely unwell when he reportedly died at his ... Full story
More Than 20 Teenagers Dead From Circumcision Ritual In South Africa
Police in South Africa has confirmed on Thursday that over 20 boys have died over the past week during circumcision rituals blaming botched circumcisions as ... Full story
Pregnant Hawkers 2 - Part 2 
Sequel to Throne Of Sinners Features: Jim Iyke, Chika Ike, Ken Erics ... Full story
Breaking News
Runways closed at Heathrow Airport after BA plane makes emergency landing
British Airways plane was forced to make an emergency landingAll 75 passengers have been evacuated safely and are accounted forSpeculation has emerged the aircraft had ...
Woolwich attack: Michael Adebolajo was best friend of war hero killed in Iraq at school
Michael Adebolajo was schoolfriends with Lance Corporal Kirk RedpathThe soldier, 22, was killed when an IED blew up his Land Rover in 2007Adebolajo now suspected ...
Woolwich attack: Descent into evil of teenager Michael Adebolajo from devout Christian family
Michael Adebolajo's parents are hard-working Nigerian immigrantsA Christian couple, they believed in assimilating into British lifeHe was 'just a lovely, lovely guy', former classmate Stephen ...
Female unemployment: Number of young women out of work or education soars by 26,000
Number of young women not in education or a job now outnumbers men by more than 100,000 By Stephen Doughty PUBLISHED: 16:25 GMT, 23 May 2013 | UPDATED: 09:24 ...
Lee Rigby pictured: Face of innocent drummer, 25, 'butchered in Woolwich by Muslim fanatics'
Lee Rigby, 25, hit by car on the pavement before being brutally murderedDrummer known as 'Riggers' was 'loving father' to two-year-old son JackHe died just ...
Attacks on soldiers 'incredibly hard' to prevent ex-MI6 chief warns as ministers say controls are difficult in a free society
Richard Barrett, ex-head of counter-terrorism at MI6, highlights difficulties in spotting 'red flags'Communities Secretary Eric Pickles says there are limits to controls in a free ...
Pictured: The dramatic moment Woolwich killers are shot by officers after one charged at a police vehicle
Two men can be seen brandishing weapons in broad daylightFootage appears to have taken from a nearby block of flatsIt happened after Drummer Lee Rigby, ...
Woolwich attack: How MI5 had ex-prisoner in sights as he preached at Poundland just yards from murder scene
MI5 had been monitoring two fanatics responsible for SE London killing One fanatic was photographed behind hate preacher Anjem ChoudaryMichael Adebolajo, 28, was also a ...
BT boss is handed pay package worth almost £10million after company's share price soars
Ian Livingston's earnings have jumped from £7.7m to £9.1m in a yearBonus was lower but he earned more as BT shares are performing so wellIf ...
China 'offers peacekeepers' for Mali
24 May 2013 Last updated at 06:53 GMT ...
