Africa

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  • Boko Harram group attacks Chad

    Date: 2015-02-13 09:09:30 GMT - Chad - Africa - SN:27 - ID:1954317

    N'DJAMENA, Feb 13 (MENA) - The Nigerian hardline militant group Boko Haram on Friday attacked the Chadian city of Njobwa that overlooks Lake Chad. The attack, launched by Boko Harram fighters who arrived on board three boats, left scores ....

  • WHO: Ebola infections on the rise in W. Africa

    Date: 2015-02-12 12:46:56 GMT - Switzerland - Africa - SN:75 - ID:1949617

    GENEVA, Feb 12 (MENA) – The World Health Organization (WHO) said the total weekly case incidence for Ebola infections increased for the second consecutive week in West Africa, with 144 new confirmed cases reported in the week to 8 ....

  • Red Cross Red Crescent denounces continued violence against volunteers in Guinea

    Date: 2015-02-12 12:40:51 GMT - Switzerland - Africa - SN:74 - ID:1949613

    GENEVA, Feb 12 (MENA) - The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is deeply concerned about continued violence perpetrated against its volunteers in Guinea. Due to the fear and mistrust surrounding Ebola virus disease, Red Cross staff ....

  • Bashir aide's US visit shows big progress in bilateral relations - FM

    Date: 2015-02-12 10:49:34 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:49 - ID:1947217

    KHARTOUM, Feb 12 (MENA) - The current US visit by Ibrahim Ghandour, a close adviser to Sudanese President Omar al Bashir, is an important step in the dialogue between the two countries and shows progress in the two countries' relations, Sudanese ....

  • Northern Mali movements determined to achieve peace

    Date: 2015-02-11 20:02:23 GMT - Algeria - Africa - SN:147 - ID:1945549

    ALGIERS, Feb 11 (MENA) - The political-military movements of Northern Mali reaffirmed Wednesday in Algiers their "firm" determination to achieve peace and stability in Mali, the Algieria Press Service reported. "We reaffirm our firm determination ....

  • Egyptian diplomat sees quantum leap in ties with Sudan

    Date: 2015-02-11 16:48:24 GMT - Sudan - Africa - SN:110 - ID:1944765

    KHARTOUM, Feb 11 (MENA) - Quantum leap will be seen in the ties between Egypt and Sudan in the coming period, said Egyptan Ambassador in Khartoum Osama Shaltout on Wednesday. This will bring about a real partnership between Cairo and Khartoum, ....

  • Egypt amb. to UNESCO attends ceremony marking launch of GHA films

    Date: 2015-02-11 08:30:36 GMT - France - Africa - SN:14 - ID:1939405

    PARIS, Feb 11 (MENA) - Egypt's Ambassador to UNESCO Mohamed Sameh Amr took part in a ceremony marking the launch of six documentary films on the UNESCO General History of Africa (GHA). Amr delivered a speech, stressing the importance of the ....

  • Nigeria to investigate report on rapes, trafficking in camps

    Date: 2015-02-10 18:05:56 GMT - Nigeria - Africa - SN:123 - ID:1937693

    ABUJA, Feb 10 (MENA) - Nigerian officials said Tuesday that they will launch investigating on reported rapes child trafficking crimes in northeastern camps made for people fleeing from Boko Haram, Fox News reported. Nigeria's Calabar-based ....

  • Mali PM lauds Algerian role in Mali dialogue

    Date: 2015-02-10 16:02:47 GMT - Algeria - Africa - SN:100 - ID:1936357

    ALGIERS, Feb 10 (MENA) - Mali Prime Minister Modibo Keita lauded the Algerian distinguished role in the Mali comprehensive dialogue. Keita voiced hope that the fifth stage of the dialogue will reach an agreement to bring about peace and stability ....

  • DR Congo eyes more cooperation with Egypt

    Date: 2015-02-10 09:11:00 GMT - Egypt - Africa - SN:16 - ID:1932749

    CAIRO, Feb 10 (MENA) - Egyptian Ambassador to Democratic Republic of Congo Hani Salah has met with the head of the National Agency for investment Promotion (ANAPI) in DR Congo. The ambassador said DR Congo is keen on boosting trade and economic ....

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