Ancient watches still popular in modern Cairo
A time-old tradition is being kept alive in Egypt by a select few craftsmen. Watchmakers in Cairo craft their devices
Former Ivory Coast first lady acquitted of crimes against humanity
A court in Ivory Coast has acquitted the country’s former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, of crimes against humanity allegedly committed
China urges France to protect its citizens after police in Paris kill Chinese father of five, sparking protests
China has called on France to better protect the “security and rights” of its citizens after police shot dead
Government: Bodies found in DR Congo’s Kasai region could be of UN investigators
A little earlier we spoke to Congolese government spokesperson Lambert Mende on the line in Kinshasa. We asked him to
U.S. wants MONUSCO cap to be cut down to 15,000 troops
The United States government says it wants to cut by a quarter the troop cap for the MONUSCO peacekeeping mission
Researchers counting cost of drought on wildlife at Kruger National Park
South African researchers and scientists at the Kruger National Park are still counting the cost of the harsh drought in
Israel warns its citizens against visiting Egypt’s Sinai
Israeli authorities have issued a travel advisory to the country’s citizens against visiting Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Prime Minister’s Benjamin Netanyahu’s
Number of Kenyans in dire need of emergency food aid doubles to 3 million
The number of Kenyan’s in need of emergency food aid has doubled over the past three months, now standing at
South African FM Pravin Gordhan not disturbed by sacking rumours
South Africa’s embattled Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is not letting talk of a possible sacking deter him from his duties,
Much anticipated Senegal – Cote d’Ivoire clash abandoned after pitch invasion
A much anticipated international friendly match that pit African rivals Senegal against Cote d’Ivoire on Monday had to be