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World Leaders Bid Mandela Farewell
Tens of thousands of South Africans united in proud, noisy celebration Tuesday at a rain-soaked emotional memorial service to global…
On The Passing Of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
On 5 December 2013, at ten minutes to nine o’clock South African time, Nelson R. Mandela, popularly known as Madiba,…
Mandela For Burial On Dec. 15
President Jacob Zuma of South Africa said the Late anti-apartheid hero, Dr. Nelson Mandela, would be buried on Dec. 15…
Nigerian Leader Urges Zimbabwe Rethink Ban On Foreigners
The leader of the Nigerian Community in Zimbabwe has urged Zimbabwean authorities to reconsider the proposed ban on foreigners from…
Angola Bans Islam, Shuts Mosques
Angola has declared Islam illegal and ordered all of the country’s mosques to be closed down. Minister of culture Rosa…
Israel To Deport African Migrants
The Israeli cabinet has approved measures aimed at deporting thousands of Africans who illegally entered the country and who are…
Chad’s PM Quits
Chad’s Prime Minister Joseph Djimrangar Dadnadji has resigned along with his cabinet, a day before legislators from his own ruling…
Woolworths To Shut Nigeria Stores
South African food-and-clothing retailer Woolworths Holdings Ltd. (WHL) plans to close its three stores in Nigeria because of high rental…
Zambia Ex-President Pleads Not Guilty To Graft
Zambia’s embattled ex-president Rupiah Banda pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges of illicitly receiving election campaign vehicles from a Chinese-linked…
Clash Of The Titans
F C Barcelona of Spain’s home ground, Nou Camp and Stamford Bridge, the base of Chelsea FC in London would…
Saudi Arabia Rejects Security Council Seat
Saudi Arabia, in an unprecedented show of anger at the failure of the international community to end the war in…
Argentine president has brain surgery to remove blood clot
Argentina’s President Cristina Kirchner was ordered discharged from a Buenos Aires hospital Sunday, five days after undergoing surgery to remove…
Blood-Thirsty Dad Eats Up Daughter
A Papua New Guinea man described as a vampire has been arrested after allegedly murdering his young daughter by biting…
Sierra Leone On The Road To A Middle-Income Country
In the present global economic recession and security challenges, exacerbated by recent calamities in Europe, Americas and the Asian-Tiger nations,…
Zuma Invokes Wrath Of God
President Jacob Zuma, who has been under sustained attack from young politicians like Julius Malema and Lindiwe Mazibuko, says those…
UN Chief Bemaons Death Of 82 Africans In Boat Mishap
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Antonio Guterres, has expressed shock at the capsizing of a boat off the…
Saudi Arabia: 4 Men Get 10-Year Jail, 2000 Lashes For Public Dancing
A Saudi court has sentenced four men to up to 10 years in prison and 2,000 lashes for dancing “naked”…
Obama Cancels Asia Trip Because Of Shutdown
Due to the US government shutdown, President Barack Obama has cancelled the Malaysia and Philippines legs of an upcoming trip…
2012 Olympic Athletes Had Bad Teeth, Reveals Study
Many elite athletes who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games had levels of oral health similar to those of poverty-stricken…
2012 Olympic Athletes Had Bad Teeth, Reveals Study
Many elite athletes who competed at the 2012 Olympic Games had levels of oral health similar to those of poverty-stricken…
UN Report Alerts On Fast Rising Sea Levels
A UN report on global warming released on Friday predicts that global sea levels are to rise “at a faster…
Senegal Seeks Help Of China, France Solve Water Crisis
Senegal has appealed to France and China for help to repair damage to a water pipeline that has deprived much…
Russia Demands Release Of 7 Crewmen
Russia has demanded the release of seven its crewmen, detained in Nigeria since October 2012 for allegedly carrying arms and…
Egypt Court Bans Muslim Brotherhood
An Egyptian court on Monday banned the Muslim Brotherhood from operating and ordered its assets seized, in the latest blow…
Africa’s Digital Migration Dialogue Begins In Dubai
A galaxy of experts on digital broadcast technology today converged in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, to dialogue on issues…
Nigerian Writers Pay Tributes To Kofi Awoonor
The Ghanaian poet and diplomat, Professor Kofi Awoonor, who died after sustaining injuries following weekend’s terrorist attack on WestGate Shopping…
Al-Qaeda Yemen rampage kills 56 soldiers, cops
SANAA(AFP) – Suspected Al-Qaeda fighters killed at least 54 soldiers and police in a wave of dawn attacks Friday, the…
World Stocks Rally After Fed Keeps Stimulus Intact
Global stock markets soared on Thursday, especially in emerging economies, as investors welcomed the US Federal Reserve’s surprise decision to…
Copy Of Napoleon’s Will To Go On Sale In Paris
Two handwritten amendments to Napoleon Bonaparte’s will that the late French emperor had drawn up fearing the British would destroy…
World Leaders Fail To Heal Rift On Syria
World leaders at the G20 summit on Friday failed to bridge their bitter divisions over US plans for military action…