AFRICA NEWS

Africa 'lacks climate vocabulary'

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:35:18 GMT

Many Africans blame themselves for climate change and lack the knowledge to discuss the issue, a new BBC report suggests. Read More......(read more)

Kenya theft linked to riot probe

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:30:56 GMT

Thieves take computers from a Kenyan charity which has been helping with an inquiry into election related violence. Read More......(read more)

Should faith leaders do politics?

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:09:20 GMT

A priest in Zambia has been arrested for handing out red cards against the government. Is there room for religion in politics? Read More......(read more)

Fifa awaits Boateng switch documents

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:53:21 GMT

German Kevin Prince Boateng's nationality switch to play for Ghana is delayed by Fifa because the Ghana FA has failed to back his application. Read More......(read more)

Nigeria vote 'may be held early'

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:47:57 GMT

Nigeria's next election could be held early if voting laws are reformed, helping to end rumours over the president's health. Read More......(read more)

South Africa doubles wives' budget for polygamous Zuma

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:15:40 GMT

South Africa's official spending on the president's family doubles under Jacob Zuma, who has three wives and 20 children. Read More......(read more)

Fifa denies Amrabat switch reports

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:01:31 GMT

Fifa dismisses reports that Dutch youth international Nordin Amrabat has been cleared to play for Morocco. Read More......(read more)

Simba to play in Champions League

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:28:26 GMT

Simba Sports Club will represent Tanzania in next year's Champions League after clinching the country's league title. Read More......(read more)

TV shows Mubarak 'is recovering'

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:20:23 GMT

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is shown in TV pictures sitting up and talking to doctors 10 days after surgery. Read More......(read more)

Sekagya ruled out for four weeks

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:56:20 GMT

Uganda international defender Ibrahim Sekagya will be sidelined for four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Austria. Read More......(read more)

Tanker released by Somali pirates

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:14:20 GMT

Somali pirates have released a chemical tanker and its North Korean crew of 28, maritime officials say. Read More......(read more)

Gaddafi says split Nigeria in two

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:57:16 GMT

Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi says Nigeria should be split into two to avoid further bloodshed between Muslims and Christians. Read More......(read more)

N African states meet on al-Qaeda terror threat

Africa — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Seven North African states held talks on Tuesday in Algeria to plan a coordinated response to al-Qaeda. Read More......(read more)

Nigeria says most militants on board with amnesty

Africa — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:28:00 GMT

The majority of militants who took part in an amnesty last year in the Niger Delta region are still behind the peace plans, the Nigeria says. Read More......(read more)

S Leone court backs woman chief

BBC News | Africa | World Edition — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:07:00 GMT

A judge in Sierra Leone backs a woman's bid to become a paramount chief - the country's first such ruling. Read More......(read more)