The African Union's plan to introduce cabotage laws restricting foreign vessels in African coastal waters could be a major step towards economic independence, writes Think Africa ... Read more »
There was pandemonium in Kano when an improvised explosive device was discovered in a new generation bank, resulting in closure of banks in the town. Read more »
Despite efforts by the National Press Club to defended its decision to choose the South African rhino as last year's newsmaker of the year over many other leading stories, like ... Read more »
Two Police officers have been charged for soliciting bribes when they tried to cover-up a U.S.$240 000 drug trafficking deal. Read more »
Unknown gunmen attacked and killed five people and injured two others at Dakata municipality, while playing a game of draughts. Read more »
Four suspects have been taken into custody following the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero and his convoy, which killed at least three and left several others injured. Read more »
Henry Okah has been found guilty by a Johannesburg High Court of masterminding two car bombings in Abuja that killed twelve people and injured 36 others on October 1, 2010. Read more »
The Tanzania Port Authority board has dismissed five top ranking officials following an investigation into alleged corruption. Read more »
Leon Mugesera has denied accusations made by the prosecution that he provided ammunition to a militia group during the 1994 genocide. Read more »
The trial of three university students arrested in India for allegedly using vulgar language towards an Indian woman has been pushed to February. Read more »
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