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Ex Egypt premier Ahmed Shafik deported from UAE to Egypt: Family

Ex Egypt premier Ahmed Shafik deported from UAE to Egypt: Family

Ahmed Shafik, a former air force commander and government minister, is seen as the strongest potential opponent of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi 

Dec 02, 2017, 21:06 PM IST

50 dead in South Sudan tribal raids: Officials

Fifty people were killed in raids by a tribal militia in eastern South Sudan, a local official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of attacks between rival communities.

Nov 29, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Tens of thousands dying from $30 billion fake drugs trade: WHO

Tens of thousands dying from $30 billion fake drugs trade: WHO

Some pharmacists in Africa, for example, say that they are compelled to buy from the cheapest but not necessarily the safest suppliers to compete with illegal street traders.

Nov 28, 2017, 21:01 PM IST

Boko Haram founder`s home to become museum

Muhammad Yusuf, a charismatic Muslim preacher, founded the group in 2001 from his base in the Railway suburb of the Borno state capital, Maiduguri.

Nov 28, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
EU more willing to consider new members in Balkans: EU Commissioner

EU more willing to consider new members in Balkans: EU Commissioner

Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are official candidates for EU membership while Bosnia and Kosovo are seeking the same status.

Nov 28, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
Burundi opposition group boycotts new round of peace talks in Tanzania

Burundi opposition group boycotts new round of peace talks in Tanzania

Burundi has been gripped by unrest since April 2015 when President Pierre Nkurunziza announced he would stand for a third term.

Nov 28, 2017, 15:07 PM IST
Kenyan President to be sworn-in amid opposition rally

Kenyan President to be sworn-in amid opposition rally

Uhuru Kenyatta had won a second five-year term on October 26.

Nov 28, 2017, 12:32 PM IST
Attack on French troops in Burkina ahead of Macron visit, 3 injured

Attack on French troops in Burkina ahead of Macron visit, 3 injured

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting Burkina Faso.

Nov 28, 2017, 08:45 AM IST
Sudan clashes kill 10 in Darfur: State media

Sudan clashes kill 10 in Darfur: State media

Ten members of Sudan's controversial counter-insurgency unit have been killed in clashes with fighters loyal to a powerful militia leader in war-torn Darfur, the official SUNA news agency reported

Nov 27, 2017, 08:11 AM IST
All Moroccan mosques to pray for rain

All Moroccan mosques to pray for rain

Morocco has suffered a severe shortage of rainfall since the end of the summer.

Nov 23, 2017, 23:27 PM IST
Zimbabwe`s next leader prepares to take power tomorrow

Zimbabwe`s next leader prepares to take power tomorrow

 Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75, will be sworn in as President at an inauguration ceremony on Friday.

Nov 23, 2017, 23:18 PM IST
In Russia, Sudan`s Bashir asks Putin for `protection` from US

In Russia, Sudan`s Bashir asks Putin for `protection` from US

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has urged Russia to protect his country from the US.

Nov 23, 2017, 19:41 PM IST
Robert Mugabe, wife granted immunity from prosecution

Robert Mugabe, wife granted immunity from prosecution

Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday in a historic moment that ended his 37 years of rule. 

Nov 23, 2017, 19:14 PM IST
Ousted Zimbabwe deputy president asks Robert Mugabe to resign

Ousted Zimbabwe deputy president asks Robert Mugabe to resign

Ousted deputy president Emmerson Mnangagwa fled Zimbabwe shortly being sacked by Mugabe in November.

Nov 21, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe clings to office, dashes resignation hopes in TV speech

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe clings to office, dashes resignation hopes in TV speech

Zimbabwe`s economic output has halved since 2000 when many white-owned farms were seized, leaving the key agricultural sector in ruins.

Nov 20, 2017, 07:54 AM IST
Protesters to hold mass anti-Mugabe rally in Zimbabwe today

Protesters to hold mass anti-Mugabe rally in Zimbabwe today

Thousands are expected to take to the streets here on Saturday to demand the resignation of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe.

Nov 18, 2017, 11:44 AM IST
Kenyan woman gives birth to rare quintuplets

Kenyan woman gives birth to rare quintuplets

There is a one in 60 million chance of a mother falling pregnant with five babies, without hormone treatment, experts say.

Nov 12, 2017, 20:34 PM IST

2012 Benghazi attack: Alleged attacker Mustafa al-Imam appears before US judge

Mustafa al-Imam, who authorities said is approximately 46 years old, had been days earlier captured in Libya by American commandos.

Nov 04, 2017, 10:53 AM IST
World Food India 2017 to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today

World Food India 2017 to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate World Food India 2017 event on Friday.

Nov 03, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
Islamists attack Somali hotel, killing at least 29: Police

Islamists attack Somali hotel, killing at least 29: Police

At least 12 of the dead were police officers.

Oct 29, 2017, 18:45 PM IST