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China seals landmark rail project with Africa

China seals landmark rail project with Africa

The track, from Mombasa to Nairobi stretching across 609km, will later be expanded through Uganda to Kigali in Rwanda and Juba in South Sudan.

Riyadh issues camel warning over MERS virus

Riyadh issues camel warning over MERS virus

There are weekly reports of people infected with the potentially deadly virus in Saudi Arabia.

China-Kenya ink 15 agreements in Nairobi

China-Kenya ink 15 agreements in Nairobi

China has secured a place of honour in the history of Kenya’s economic development, said the Kenyan President.

G7 to aid Ukraine if Russia disrupts gas supply

G7 to aid Ukraine if Russia disrupts gas supply

Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak announced the switch to advance payments for gas supplies to Ukraine starting in June.

Zuma’s ANC registers thumping victory

Zuma’s ANC registers thumping victory

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) said the ANC garnered 62.16 per cent of the votes.

US senators urge ban on gas exports to China, India

US senators in Washington who say this could “squander” the “American competitive advantage”.

Clashes with Al-Qaeda in Yemen intensify – military

Clashes with Al-Qaeda in Yemen intensify – military

Defence Minister Muhammad Nasir Ahmed survived an attack by Al-Qaeda fighters on his convoy of vehicles in Shabwa.

South Africa votes for “The Good Story”

South Africa votes for “The Good Story”

The ANC's history and connection to the anti-apartheid struggle saw them home, writes Dr. Hornsby.

China, India call for peaceful resolution of South China Sea dispute

China, India call for peaceful resolution of South China Sea dispute

China’s state-run China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has moved an oil rig into the waters to which both Beijing and Hanoi lay contesting claims.

European Central Bank: Possible rate change in June

European Central Bank: Possible rate change in June

Although the European Commission has insisted that the risk of deflation is low, the ECB has been more concerned.