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Egypt interim government resigns unexpectedly

As Sally Nabil reports, Hazem Beblawi did not explain why he was resigning Egypt’s interim Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi has unexpectedly announced the resignation of his government. Mr Beblawi said.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signs anti-gay bill

 The BBC’s Catherine Byaruhanga: “Many citizens are quite happy the president is defending what they say are traditional African values” Uganda’s president has signed into law a bill toughening penalties.

Kenya To Invest $74million In Uganda Oil Refinery

Kenya has concluded plans to invest in Uganda’s proposed oil refinery project which is expected to gulp $2.5 billion, after host country offered regional nations an invitation to acquire a.

Algeria’s President Bouteflika to run for re-election

President Bouteflika casts his ballot in local elections in November 2012 Algeria’s president, who has not publicly addressed the country for nearly three years, will be running for a fourth.

Angola, Namibia, Nigeria Fastest Growing Countries In Africa – Report

Angola, Namibia and Nigeria are the fastest growing countries in Africa in terms of wealth per capita, according to a report by New World Wealth. The countries were ranked by.

KIA Motors and Dana Motors Signs Deal To Build Vehicle Assembly Plant In Nigeria

Kia Motors, a South Korea auto-giant, has signed an agreement with Dana Motors Limited to set up a vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria within the next 2 years. The agreement,.

Ethiopian Airlines hijacked by a co-pilot , forced to land

A co-pilot on an Ethiopian Airlines flight bound for Rome hijacked the airliner early Monday morning and flew it to Geneva, Switzerland, looking for asylum. The man, an Ethiopian in.

Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe Turns 90 years old – Dictator or Freedom Fighter?

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turns 90 on Friday. In the West, he is perceived as a dictator, but in Africa he still has many supporters. Robert Mugabe – a dictator!.

Africa’s Reaction To Nigerian CBN Governor’s Suspension

An air of shock or relief. Sanusi’s removal has been met with mixed reactions from political and economic personalities in Africa. A group of Nigerian lawmakers and financial experts have.