Africa Mauritius

12 Are Killed in Bombing Outside Hotel in Somalia

A vehicle packed with explosives detonated outside a landmark Mogadishu hotel long favored by diplomats and top government officials, killing at least 12 people and wounding many more, witnesses and the authorities said on Sunday.

10 years, 8 months ago

Nigeria Boko Haram Areas 'to Get $2bn in World Bank Aid'

The World Bank has pledged $2.1bn (£1.4bn; €1.9bn) to help rebuild north-eastern parts of Nigeria, wracked by years of Boko Haram militancy, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says.

10 years, 9 months ago

Two Killed as Blasts, Gunfire Rock Burundi Presidential Vote

A policeman and an opposition member died in clashes marring the start of Burundi's presidential elections, already hit by opposition boycotts and protests over President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term.

10 years, 9 months ago

Surfer Mick Fanning Escapes Shark Attack

A surfing competition in South Africa was canceled Sunday after professional surfer Mick Fanning escaped a shark attack in the opening minutes of the final heat.

10 years, 9 months ago

Le «Miracle Economique» Passera par l’Afrique, Estime Lutchmeenaraidoo

«Nous pouvons devenir un point important dans le développement de l’Afrique.» Déclaration de Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo, lors de la signature d’un accord de promotion et de protection entre la Zambie et Maurice, mardi 14 juillet.

10 years, 9 months ago

At Least 44 Killed, 47 Injured in Twin Bomb Blasts in Central Nigerian City Jos

At least 44 people have been killed in twin bomb blasts in the central Nigerian city of Jos, the country's main relief agency says, after a bloody week of violence blamed on Boko Haram.

10 years, 9 months ago

SAA Bolsters Code-Share Trunk Route to Mauritius as Demand Continues to Grow

South African Airways and Air Mauritius plan to broaden their code-share agreement to enhance greater connectivity between the continent, South Africa, Mauritius and other inter-continental routes.

10 years, 9 months ago

Affaire BAI: les Autorités Kenyanes Bloquent la Vente des Actions de Dawood Rawat

Qu’est-ce qui a bien pu freiner la vente des actions de Dawood Rawat au sein de Britam au Kenya? De sources concordantes, il ressort que la mission d’une équipe de PricewaterhouseCoopers, menée par l’administrateur Rajeev Basgeet à Nairobi, en mai, a été plus ardue que prévue. Elle s’est en effet heurtée aux «regulatory hurdles» du pays.

10 years, 9 months ago

Explosions, Gunfire in Chad, 11 Dead

N’DJAMENA, Chad—Two blasts rocked Chad’s capital city, killing at least 11 people weeks after suicide bombings killed dozens, residents said Monday.

10 years, 9 months ago

Terrorism on 3 Continents, Including 38 Dead in Tunisia

Tourists fled a Tunisian seaside resort on Saturday, a day after an attack killed at least 38 people and wounded at least 36 others.

10 years, 9 months ago

Tunisia Train Crash: 14 People Killed, 70 Injured as Train Collides with Truck

At least 14 people have been killed and 70 injured after a train collided with a truck south of Tunisia's capital, officials say.

10 years, 10 months ago

Bomb at Nigerian Market Kills 32; Boko Haram Blamed

Almost daily bomb attacks in northeastern Nigeria -- the latest a bombing in a market in the town of Jimeta in Adamawa state that killed at least 32 -- seem designed to send an ominous message to new President Muhammadu Buhari: Boko Haram is not going away.

10 years, 10 months ago

Gas Station Explosion in Ghana’s Capital Kills Around 100

Roughly 100 people have died after an explosion sent flames coursing through a gas station in the center of Accra, the Ghanaian capital, officials said on Thursday.

10 years, 10 months ago

Overturned Fuel Tanker Kills 69 in Southeast Nigeria

Sixty-nine people have been killed and 35 people injured after a fuel tanker crashed into a busy bus stop in Southeast Nigeria.

10 years, 10 months ago

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari Sworn In, Says He Belongs 'to Everybody'

Nigeria's new President was sworn in Friday at a boisterous ceremony that marked the first peaceful transfer of power between rival parties in the nation.

10 years, 10 months ago

World | Africa

12 Are Killed in Bombing Outside Hotel in Somalia

Nigeria Boko Haram Areas 'to Get $2bn in World Bank Aid'

Two Killed as Blasts, Gunfire Rock Burundi Presidential Vote

Surfer Mick Fanning Escapes Shark Attack

Le «Miracle Economique» Passera par l’Afrique, Estime Lutchmeenaraidoo

At Least 44 Killed, 47 Injured in Twin Bomb Blasts in Central Nigerian City Jos

SAA Bolsters Code-Share Trunk Route to Mauritius as Demand Continues to Grow

Affaire BAI: les Autorités Kenyanes Bloquent la Vente des Actions de Dawood Rawat

Explosions, Gunfire in Chad, 11 Dead

Terrorism on 3 Continents, Including 38 Dead in Tunisia

Tunisia Train Crash: 14 People Killed, 70 Injured as Train Collides with Truck

Bomb at Nigerian Market Kills 32; Boko Haram Blamed

Gas Station Explosion in Ghana’s Capital Kills Around 100

Overturned Fuel Tanker Kills 69 in Southeast Nigeria

Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari Sworn In, Says He Belongs 'to Everybody'

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