The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg  yesterday said a total of 84 Nigerians fell  victims of armed robbery attacks last year...more

Earthquake hits China killing 8,700 people
May 12, 2008

CHENGDU, China - A powerful earthquake toppled buildings, schools and chemical plants Monday in central China, killing more than 8,700...more

Africa facing shortage of one million health worke
Mar 26, 2008

Many trained doctors are leaving African countries, like Uganda, to work in other African countries or western countries that pay...more

Is the U.S. stealing good Jamaican teachers?
Mar 26, 2008

With their advertisements reading “Join the Excitement!” and promises of higher pay and green card assistance, the Jamaican Teachers Association...more

Zimbabwe’s government is accused of pre-elec
Mar 26, 2008

Ahead of the country’s March 29 elections, opposition leaders say the Zimbabwean government printed 9 million ballots for the nation’s...more

Liberia will hold first census in 24 years
Mar 26, 2008

A census, something that occurs once a decade in the United States, will finally take place again in Liberia after...more

Food shortage feared in East Africa.
Mar 26, 2008

Abuse of the environment could cause a food shortage and heightened poverty in East Africa, scientists from the region...more

Former Liberian leader told militias to eat their
Mar 26, 2008

A trial in which Charles Taylor, Liberia’s former president, faced charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes, has...more

Chad and Sudan leaders are set to sign a new peace
Mar 26, 2008

Leaders from two violence-plagued countries – Chad and Sudan – will ink a new peace deal. They have promised to...more