"Spanish authorities say around 700 African migrants have charged its barbed-wire border fences in the country's North African enclave of Melilla but all were repulsed by Spanish and Moroccan border …
At least 31 people killed in Central African Republic fighting
"At least 31 people, many of them civilians, were killed in clashes between Christian and Muslim fighters in Central African Republic this week, a local priest and Red Cross officials said on …
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French journalist killed in Central African Republic
"A French journalist has been killed in Central African Republic, the office of President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday, the first death of a Western reporter in the country since France sent …
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U.S. State Department Issues Central African Republic Travel Warning
"The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to the Central African Republic (CAR) and recommends that those who remain in CAR depart immediately by taking advantage of existing …
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Morocco building wall around Spain’s African exclave
"Morocco has begun construction of a blade-topped wall near Spain’s North African territory of Melilla in an effort to dissuade would-be migrants from crossing into Europe, local activists said on …
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Two workers killed at Lonmin mine in South Africa
"Two Lonmin workers were killed on Monday in South Africa as they reported for work at their strike-hit platinum mine, a mineworkers union said, threatening the firm's plans to end the walkout this …
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U.N. blacklists ex-Central African Republic president, militia leaders
"A United Nations Security Council committee on Friday imposed sanctions on Central African Republic's former President François Bozizé and two other men linked to the country's conflict after China …
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South Africa police arrest 59, army dispatched to calm protests
"South African police arrested 59 people and the army was called in overnight to quell post-election protests in a Johannesburg slum, police and media said on Saturday, as the ANC government clamped …
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ANC wins South Africa 2014 election with 62 percent
"South Africa's ruling African National Congress won the 2014 national election with 62.16 percent of the votes, the electoral commission said on Friday." Source: ANC wins South Africa 2014 election …
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China to extend over $12 bln in extra aid to Africa
"Chinese Premier Li Keqiang unveiled extra aid for Africa totalling at least $12 billion on Monday, and offered to share advance technology with the continent to help with development of high-speed …
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