New 'Cape to Cairo' free trade pact hailed as Africa milestone

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 09:14

The launch of a free trade agreement by three African economic blocs in Egypt this week will be an important step towards a potentially game-changing common market spanning the continent, supporters say.

Airtel, UNICEF pact to provide education content in Africa

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 15:48

Bharti Airtel has partnered with UNICEF to provide health, education and youth-focussed content to its customers in 17 African countries.

EU, World Bank pledge over $8 bn in aid for Sahel

Last Updated: Monday, November 4, 2013, 22:48

The European Union and the World Bank on Monday pledged more than USD 8 billion in fresh aid for Sahel region countries, torn by conflict and among the poorest in all Africa.

US embassies in 4 African countries also closed

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 09:10

The US State Department closed its embassies in four sub-Saharan African nations as part of a heightened security alert, days before 15th anniversary of al Qaeda`s bombings of American diplomatic missions in Kenya and Tanzania.

African countries set for new fight over ivory sales

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 17:32

3 months from a major global conference on endangered species, African countries are divided over whether a fresh round of ivory sales should be allowed.