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South Sudan government and rebels sign ceasefire deal after Ethiopia talks

Government and rebels in South Sudan have signed a ceasefire agreement after talks in Ethiopia. Under the deal, signed in…

11 years ago

Blue diamond discovered at Cullinan mine in South Africa

A 29.6-carat blue diamond has been discovered at Cullinan mine in South Africa. The stone was recovered by Petra Diamonds…

11 years ago

Bronze rabbit in Nelson Mandela statue’s ear

South African sculptors Andre Prinsloo and Ruhan Janse van Vuuren have been ordered by government to remove a bronze rabbit…

11 years ago

Libya: Deputy industry minister Hassan al-Droui shot dead in Sirte

Libya's deputy industry minister Hassan al-Droui has been shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of…

11 years ago

Central Africa Republic’s interim President Michel Djotodia resigns

Central Africa Republic's interim President Michel Djotodia has resigned. Michel Djotodia made the announcement at a regional summit in Chad…

11 years ago

Mogadishu: Jazeera hotel hit by deadly car bombs

At least eight people have been killed after two car bombs have exploded outside Jazeera hotel in the Somali capital…

11 years ago

Kenya: East Africa’s leaders meeting on South Sudan crisis

Kenya is holding a meeting of East Africa’s leaders on growing violence in South Sudan, where more than 1,000 people…

11 years ago

Mass ethnic killings in South Sudan

New evidence is emerging of alleged ethnic killings committed during more than a week of fighting in South Sudan. The…

11 years ago

British Airways plane’s wing hits Johannesburg building during take off

A British Airways plane with more than 200 people on board has struck an office building while preparing to take…

11 years ago

South Sudan: Riek Machar’s rebel troops take control of oil-producing Unity state

South Sudan’s Vice-President Riek Machar has said rebel troops have captured the key oil-producing state of Unity and control much…

11 years ago