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May 24

Ghana: Strong Impetus for Sino-Ghanaian Relations

On May 3, the first turbine of the Bui Hydroelectric Power Station in the Republic of Ghana, financed and built by China, started generating electricity, adding 133 megawatts to... Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinese Vice Premier Starts Official Visit to Zimbabwe

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Yang arrived in Harare on Tuesday, starting an official visit to Zimbabwe, the first leg of his African trip from May 21 to 25 to boost China's relations... Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Arrest 65 Rebels in Northeast State

Nigerian troops operating in northeast Borno State said on Saturday that 65 rebels had been apprehended so far by officers of the Special Task Force (STF). Read more »
Sudan: South Sudan Denies Links Between Delay of President's Visit, Khartoum's Accusations

South Sudan on Sunday refuted any relationship between delaying the visit of its President Salva Kiir Mayardit to Khartoum to mid-June and Khartoum's accusations of Juba being... Read more »
Africa: Vice Premier Wang Yang to Pay an Official Visit to Zimbabwe and Attend the African Union's Special Summit

At the invitation of Zimbabwean Vice President Joyce Mujuru, Rotating Chairman of the African Union (AU) and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Hailemariam Dessalegn as well as Chairman of... Read more »

Mali: Donor Conference Amasses 3.25 Billion Euros for Rebuilding Mali

The international donors made a decision to mobilize 3.25 billion euro in supporting Mali's reconstruction, said a press release issue by the European Commission on Wednesday. Read more »
Egypt: Anti-President Campaign Stirs Up Mixed Reactions

The recent "Tamarrud" (Arabic for " Rebel") campaign that aims to pressurize Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to call for an early presidential election has stirred up... Read more »

Africa: Director-General of the Department of African Affairs of Foreign Ministry Attends Seminar On China-Africa Legal Cooperation On Investment

On May 7th, 2013, director-general Lu Shaye of the Department of African Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended and addressed the opening ceremony of the Seminar on... Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian President Declares State of Emergency in Troubled States

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in the most troubled states in the northeast part of the country. Read more »

Mozambique: Chinese President Meets Mozambican President

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday met with his Mozambican counterpart Armando Guebuza, hailing the African country as an all-weather friend. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Help in Fight Against Terrorism

China said on Monday that efforts should be made to help African countries build their capacity in the fight against terrorism, calling for support and assistance to Africa... Read more »

Algeria: Algerian President's Health Improving - PM

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's health condition is improving and he is closely following up the situation in the country, Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal said Saturday,... Read more »
Egypt: Court Quashes Sentence for Mubarak-Era Tycoon

An Egyptian court quashed Sunday the sentence of a 7-year prison term and a large fine for a business tycoon over money laundering charges and ordered his retrial, official news... Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Deploys Military to Disarm Militia in Northern Region

NAIROBI May 11 (Xinhua) -- The Kenyan government said on Saturday it has deployed military officer to help disarm both local and foreign militia in the north near the borders... Read more »
Sudan: South Sudan's President to Visit Sudan Oil Exportation Launch

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit will visit Sudan on Wednesday to launch the exportation of his country's oil from Port-Sudan, Khartoum's Almeghar Al-Siasi daily... Read more »

Africa: Africa Cannot Be Bypassed - Zuma

Africa cannot be bypassed by the events that are changing the landscape economically, socially, and politically in the world, South African President Jacob Zuma said here on... Read more »
Nigeria: 55 Killed in Northeast Nigeria Attack - Military

Military and police officials on Tuesday confirmed that at least 55 people were killed when suspected Boko Haram sect attacked security formations in the Nigeria troubled northeast... Read more »
Africa: WEF Plays Key Role in African Economic Growth - Expert

Frontier Advisory Chief Executive Officer Martyn Davies on Thursday said the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa 2013 will provide a crucial networking opportunity to... Read more »
Egypt: Nine New Egyptian Ministers Sworn in

Nine new Egyptian ministers sworn in Tuesday before President Mohamed Morsi at the presidency headquarters, state Nile TV reported. Read more »
Rwanda: Chinese and Africans Make Their Dreams Come True [interview]

Recently,Chinese Embassador to Rwanda, His Excellency Mr.SHU Zhan accepted an interview. Below is the transcript of the interview. Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Suicide Bomb Attack Kills 8 in Mogadishu

At least eight people were killed and several more wounded on Sunday after a suicide car bomber rammed into a government convoy at a main junction in the Somali capital Mogadishu,... Read more »
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Claims Suicide Car Bomb Attack in Somali Capital

The Al-Qaida linked Somali radical group of Al-Shabaab on Sunday claimed responsibility for a suicide car bomb assault, which killed 10 people and injured several others. Read more »

Chad: High-Ranking Army Officers Arrested After Coup Attempt

High-ranking army officers were arrested Thursday morning after security forces foiled a coup attempt in the Chadian capital N'Djamena, according to authorities. Read more »
Chad: Casualties in Coup-Linked Shootout in Capital

There were at least 20 casualties in a shootout in the Chadian capital N'Djamena, where security forces managed to foil a coup plot, authorities disclosed on Thursday. Read more »

Sudan: UN Darfur Envoy Wraps Up Field Visits Across Region

The head of the African Union- United Nations mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Joint Special Representative Mohamed Ibn Chambas, wrapped up a series of field visits across the region's... Read more »

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