African Nations Back Mali Intervention
As French jets bombed Mali rebels, it's reported that Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, Togo, Senegal and Benin have pledged to join an intervention force to back the government in Bamako. read more »
Nigeria Names Final Afcon Team
Super Eagles' coach Stephen Keshi has released the 23-man list of players who will play in the Africa Cup of Nations finals in South Africa. read more »
Zimbabwean Actress Benhilda Marume Dies
Benhilda Marume, who played Tamara in the soap Studio 263, has died. read more »
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Community leaders have promised to restore peace and end bloodshed in the Tana Delta region as ethnic violence between pastoralist and farming communities continued despite ... Read more »
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Fighting between ethnic groups in North Darfur has displaced more than 100 000 families since clashes started about a week ago. Read more »
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Speaking at an event in Washington, DC, Makhtar Diop, vice president of the World Bank, said African governments must work to remove barriers to regional food trade on the ... Read more »
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A new report says that global food waste estimates range from 30 to 50 percent of all food grown, with losses in emerging economies stemming from issues in food production, storage ... Read more »
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Just days to go before the biggest continental soccer tournament kicks off in South Africa, which will see Africa's best teams and Africa's most decorated players fight for the ... Read more »
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The Action Congress of Nigeria has said it is time for the country to embrace electronic voting in order to ensure the integrity of its elections. Read more »
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The government is planning on introducing two new centers in the country that will help people with cancer for free. Read more »
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The Customs Services has arrested a passenger with U.S.$767,500 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Read more »
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The Turkish government says its building relations that span across the areas of investment, trade, education and culture, redefining its engagement with the African continent. Read more »
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National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa(Numsa) are to protest against Eskom's application to increase electricity prices by 16 percent per annum over the next five years. Read more »