Egypt says Gaza truce must ‘start without delay’
Cairo, Egypt - Egypt's foreign ministry said on Thursday the implementation of a ceasefire in Gaza must "start without delay", a day after mediators announced...
Togo says could join AES Sahel defence pact
Lagos, Nigeria - Togo has not ruled out joining a Sahel defence pact forged by the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mail and Niger, the...
S.Africa rescuers say clearance of clandestine miners now over
Stilfontein, South Africa - Rescuers racing to clear a disused South African gold shaft of illegal miners said Thursday a final sweep appeared to show...
Nigeria atheist defiant after leaving jail in high-profile blasphemy case
Despite four years in prison for blasphemy, Mubarak Bala defends his atheist beliefs but says he keeps a low profile now in the face...
Chinese men jailed in east DR Congo over gold bars
Three Chinese nationals have been sentenced to seven years in prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east after being arrested in possession of...
