Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria
Coastguards reportedly kill two French-Moroccan tourists who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco.
1970-01-01 08:00
What a doctor's death in a lift tells us about Africa's debt crisis
Nigeria spends twice as much on debt repayments than on health and education combined, a report says.
1970-01-01 08:00
Akon: Success allows me to make music for myself
The singer says he has the financial freedom to bring Afrobeats influences to his new material.
1970-01-01 08:00
Asia Stocks Set for Mixed Open After August Tumble: Markets Wrap
Stocks in Asia were set for a mixed start to September after a mooted session on Wall Street
1970-01-01 08:00
General Brice Oligui Nguema: Who is Gabon's coup leader?
Who is General Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?
1970-01-01 08:00
Johannesburg fire: 'Others jumped too, but they didn't make it'
One survivor tells of his escape, another says she was powerless with her children trapped inside.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?
Many blocks in inner-city Johannesburg, the scene of a deadly fire, are deemed unfit to live in.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa producer inflation slows to 2.7% y/y in July
JOHANNESBURG South Africa's producer inflation slowed to 2.7% year on year in July from 4.8% in June, statistics
1970-01-01 08:00
52 dead in central Johannesburg apartment block fire
South African authorities say it is unclear what sparked the blaze at the five-storey building.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 20 dead in Johannesburg fire
At least 20 people have died and 43 injured after a fire broke out in a five-story building in central Johannesburg early Thursday morning, according to South Africa's public broadcaster SABC.
1970-01-01 08:00
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
1970-01-01 08:00
Asia Stocks Set to Follow US Gains on Fed Outlook: Markets Wrap
Shares in Asia are poised to follow Wall Street gains after US economic reports pointed to slowing growth,
1970-01-01 08:00