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He was picked up in broad daylight with friends, and taken to a Cairo police station where Chinese officials grilled him about what he was doing in Egypt. (Photo: AFP)

'Nightmare' as Egypt aided China to detain Uighurs

China is one of Egypt's biggest investors, pouring money into massive infrastructure projects.

18 Aug 2019 11:46 AM

Foreign traveller arrivals decreased by more than 10 percent between April and May 2019 alone. (Photo: Representational)

Soth Africa announces visa waivers to boost tourism

The unilateral decision comes as official tourism figures released in May reflected a dip in the overall number of visitors to South Africa.

15 Aug 2019 5:13 PM

Without any ceremony, the coffins were hastily put into freshly-dug graves, nine-feet (three-metre) deep, with three or four stacked in each hole. (Representational Image)

South Africa buries 46 unidentified corpses lying unclaimed in public morgues

The routine was a sombre reminder of South Africa's perennial failure to identify many corpses.

12 Aug 2019 12:05 PM

Statement by Directorate of Presidential Communication in commercial capital Dar es Salaam said the 3-day mourning will last from Saturday to Monday. (Photo: ANI)

Tanzania declares 3 days of national mourning for victims of oil tanker explosion

On Saturday night, police said death toll has reached 64 from the oil tanker explosion in Morogoro, some 200 km west of Dar es Salaam.

11 Aug 2019 3:12 PM

Ghotu Ram Meena is expected to take up the assignment shortly. (Photo: ANI)

Ghotu Ram Meena is India's new envoy to Republic of Congo

India and the Republic of Congo enjoy warm and friendly relations.

09 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

A female lawmaker, Zuleikha Hassan, was asked to leave the Kenyan Parliament after she brought her 5-month-old baby along. (Photo: ANI/Hassan's Facebook Account)

Female Kenyan lawmaker brings baby to Parliament, asked to leave

She was stopped from taking her baby to the chamber by the guard, but she insisted on being with her child.

08 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

UN launches new Zimbabwe appeal as millions face food crisis

In addition to food shortages, the appeal also targeted the humanitarian needs of victims of the monster Cyclone Idai.

07 Aug 2019 11:04 AM

The origin of the bombs was not clear, and no side has yet claimed responsibility. (Photo: Representational)

Libyan airliner, carrying 124, narrowly avoids being hit by bombing

The incident forced the airport to close air traffic and re-route flights to Misrata, some 200 kilometres (125 miles) further east.

05 Aug 2019 6:17 PM

President Kovind held delegation-level talks with the leaders of the host countries to strengthen ties in key sectors. (Photo: File)

President Kovind returns home after three-nation visit

India offered concessional financial assistance of USD 100 million to Benin with an aim to help meet its Sustainable Development Goals.

04 Aug 2019 11:37 AM

Kovind said that India has emerged as a key driver of the growth of African countries. (Photo: File)

President Kovind hails Indian diaspora in The Gambia

'I congratulate you on being successful representatives of India,' President Kovind said while addressing the Indian diaspora here.

01 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in Mozambique on a three-day visit, handed over these vehicles on India's behalf. (Photo: ANI)

As token of friendship, India gifts 44 SUVs to Mozambique

India shares close, warm and friendly relations with Mozambique, which is cemented by robust development partnership.

30 Jul 2019 6:42 PM

India and Madagascar signed a defence cooperation agreement during the high-level visit of the Indian President. (Photo: ANI)

India, Madagascar discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations

India's ambassador to Madagascar, Abhay Kumar congratulated Ntsay Christian on his reappointment as the Prime Minister.

30 Jul 2019 3:08 PM

The President was accorded a ceremonial welcome by his Beninese counterpart Patrice Talon. (Photo: File)

India offers USD 100 mn financial aid to Benin during President Kovind's state visit

President Ram Nath Kovind is currently on the first leg of his three-nation visit to Africa.

30 Jul 2019 2:50 PM

Kovind is currently on the first leg of his three-state visit to Africa, having reached the port city of Cotonou in Benin on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

India, Benin sign 4 documents during President Kovind's visit

The four documents include a Cultural Exchange Programme between India and Benin for the years 2019-2023.

29 Jul 2019 9:05 PM

Two MoUs were also signed, including an MoU in the field of export credit and investment insurance, and another on the e-VBAB network project, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. (Photo: ANI)

India, Benin sign 4 documents during Pres Kovind's visit

The four documents include a Cultural Exchange Programme between India and Benin for the years 2019-2023.

29 Jul 2019 8:45 PM

Dengue fever is transmitted by mosquitoes found in many areas in the world, including in the African countries. (Photo: ANI | Representational)

Dengue fever kills 13 in Tanzania

The health minister noted that the spread of the virus has slowed down.

28 Jul 2019 8:43 AM

Ramaphosa has also committed to testifying before the commission when called to do so by the deputy chief justice. (Photo: File)

South African Prez Ramaphosa reveals details of meetings with Gupta brothers

Ramaphosa said at this meeting the controversy around the Gupta brothers' relationship with Zuma was also raised.

27 Jul 2019 8:46 AM

Nekita appeared in the Alexandra Regional Court last Monday, two days after the incident. (Representational Image)

Indian-origin woman in South Africa intervenes in fight between parents, kills father

Jewan was rushed to a local hospital but was declared dead on arrival from his stab wounds.

26 Jul 2019 9:22 AM

The Shabab, an Islamist extremist group with links to Al Qaeda, has claimed responsibility for the attack. (Photo: AFP)

Suicide bomber kills 6 officials, injures mayor

The mayor, Abdirahman Omar Osman, was in critical condition with head and stomach injuries, officials told The New York Times.

25 Jul 2019 11:08 AM

The video of the man has collected a ton of reactions on social media. (Instagram/otto_orondaam)

Watch: Nigerian man climbs on plane’s wing moments before takeoff

An Instagram user shared a post with two videos of the strange incident.

22 Jul 2019 4:18 PM

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