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African National Congress resolves to direct government to downgrade Israeli embassy

Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:02:46

The ANC has unanimously resolved to direct the South African government to "immediately and unconditionally" downgrade the South African Embassy in Israel to a liaison office.

Suspected Boko Haram militants take over northeast Nigeria town - residents

Sun Nov 26, 2017 08:34:47

Suspected members of militant group Boko Haram took over a town in the restive state of Borno in northeast Nigeria on Saturday, residents said.

Zimbabwe's Mugabe has until noon to stand down or face impeachment

Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:59:37

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has until noon (1000 GMT) on Monday to stand down or the ruling ZANU-PF will begin impeachment proceedings after the 93-year-old leader defied expectations he would resign.

Zimbabwe army says takes power, Mugabe "safe and sound"

Wed Nov 15, 2017 08:10:08

Zimbabwe's military said on Wednesday it had seized power in a targeted assault on "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe who were causing social and economic suffering, but gave assurances the 93-year-old leader and his family were "safe and sound".

Tunisia: Extremist stabs two policemen outside parliament

Wed Nov 1, 2017 14:06:03

A Salafi extremist stabbed two Tunisian policemen on Wednesday in front of parliament, gravely wounding one of them, the interior ministry said.

Terrorist attack on hotel in Somali capital kills 25 - police

Sun Oct 29, 2017 09:29:11

A terrorist attack on a hotel in the Somali capital ended on Sunday after 25 people had been killed in a near 12-hour siege, police said, underlining the insurgents' ability to carry out deadly attacks in the heart of the city.

Iran FM meets Ugandan counterpart

Wed Oct 25, 2017 13:10:15

Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Ugandan Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa in the Ugandan capital on Wednesday.

Iran-S. Africa trade exchanges to hit $2bn in 2020

Mon Oct 23, 2017 10:49:57

Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa Mohsen Movahhedi-Qomi said the two capitals are trying to materialize the target of two billion-dollar trade exchange set by the Iranian and South African presidents last year during a visit to Tehran by President Jacob Zuma.

Iran's Zarif begins key tour of Africa

Sun Oct 22, 2017 10:49:38

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has left the country on a three-leg tour of African nations, his first since the inauguration of the Islamic Republic’s 12th administration earlier in the year.

Egyptian officials say 55 police killed in Cairo shootout

Sat Oct 21, 2017 14:52:25

Egyptian security officials say at least 55 policemen, including 20 officers and 34 conscripts, have been killed in a shootout during a raid on a militant hideout near Cairo.

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