North Korea ready for marathon not war

North Korea is expecting hundreds of foreign athletes, casting doubt on its war threat. …... read more

12 African leaders witness Kenyatta’s inauguration

Kenyatta won the presidential election in March. …... read more

EU, Sweden provide N17.9bn grant to ECOWAS

The EU wants to help restore normalcy to Mali. …... read more

South Africa withdraws troops from Central African Republic

South Africa lost 13 soldiers in CAR. …... read more

5 UN peacekeepers, 7 civilians killed in South Sudan

[Photo: articles.washingtonpost.com] Several others were either injured or unaccounted for. …... read more

Anne Frank’s step-sister highlights post-Holocaust traumas

courtesy:www.amsterdam-2-go.com Eva Schloss mother married Anne Frank’s father. …... read more

Tributes, criticisms pour in for late British premier Thatcher

[Photo: awesomepeople.com.ua] The former British premier was condemned by a workers union and an Irish party. …... read more

French photojournalist kidnapped in Afghanistan escapes

[Photo: www.operationworld.org] The journalist escaped after three months in captivity. …... read more

Former British Minister, Margaret Thatcher, dies at 87

[Photo: awesomepeople.com.ua] Thatcher was Britain’s only female prime minister. …... read more

Cote d’Ivoire to reintegrate ex-fighters with $168 million

[Photo: www.thelondoneveningpost.com ] The programme will be in phases. …... read more

South Sudan resumes oil production

Photo: voanews.com South Sudan has resumed oil production after more than a year following disputes with its neighbour, Sudan. The... read more

North Korea says it cannot guarantee foreign embassies’ safety after April 10

The warning comes amid threats of attacks on South Korea and the U.S. …... read more

Central African Republic agrees to regional demands for transitional council, elections

François Bozizé, Photo: eliesmith.blogspot.com The Central African Republic recently witnessed an unconstitutional change of power. …... read more

Cote d’Ivoire exhumes bodies from post-election violence mass graves

photo: electionguide.org More bodies will be exhumed as the operation is to continue into months. …... read more

Pope Francis “deeply saddened’’ by deadly floods in Argentina

The Pope’s home country was hit by torrential rains that killed dozens in his home country. …... read more

North Korea authorises nuclear attack on U.S.

The move comes after weeks of belligerent rhetoric from the North Korea. …... read more

South Korea says it may use force to free nationals from North

photo:KOREA REAL TIME North and South Korea face a major diplomatic row which might result in war. …... read more

South African doctors say Mandela “much better’’

The world is anxious to hear more about his health Mandela has a history of lung problem dating back to... read more

Uganda suspends hunt for warlord Kony after Central African coup

[Photo: bbc.co.uk] The 100 U.S. Special Forces helping with the search have also suspended operations. …... read more

Syrian jet flies into Lebanon, fires missile

Bashar al-Assad, Syrian president Past violation of Lebanese territory drew no serious response from its government. …... read more

Israel launches air strikes on Gaza; first since truce

[Photo: unitedwithisrael.org] The strikes might end an Egyptian mediated cease fire between Israel and Hamas. …... read more

U.S. deploys second warship as North Korea tensions rise

Officials say the ship will provide ballistic missile defence options. …... read more

United Nations approves historic arms trade treaty

The treaty prohibits nations from exporting conventional weapons in violation of arms embargoes. …... read more

Hundreds of migrants rescued off Italian coast

vessel on Nigeria's water Italy’s coast is a common destination for migrants from North and sub-Saharan Africa. …... read more

Anger mounts against Zuma over soldiers killed in Central African Republic

South African President, Jacob Zuma South Africans suggest Zuma’s impeachment over soldiers killed in Central African Republic President Jacob Zuma... read more