Egypt Tourism and Tourist Information
Marvel at the majesty and beauty of the Pyramids
The Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Souks, the Egyptian Museum… as you explore Cairo and its outskirts, you journey through history. From the banks of the Nile to the fringes of the desert, Cairo combines the glamour of ancient buildings and historic monuments with an ambience that is both modern and Mediterranean.
Abuses Threaten Zimbabwe's Conflict Diamond Process
The decision to give Zimbabwe no more than a slap on the wrist for the human rights abuses which its army has committed on the Marange alluvial diamond fields in the south-east of the country seriously threatens the future of the diamond industry's initiative to avert consumer boycotts of its gemstones.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Welcomes Power-Sharing Deal in Madagascar
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the power-sharing agreement reached by Madagascar"s current and former leaders and urged them to implement the deal to resolve months of political wrangling in the Indian Ocean country.
Surge in Kenya Child Numbers Strains Amenities
Experts are warning of a major strain on social services due to an unexpected surge in the number of children in Kenya. According to new statistics released last week, a drop in child mortality has kept the population growth unexpectedly high at a time when the economy is recording a serious reversal following last year's post-election violence and the global meltdown.
Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Lifts Unity Boycott After SADC Talks
Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) last night ended its boycott of the new unity government but will give President Robert Mugabe a month to fully implement a power- sharing deal, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said.
Donor Caution Alarms Aid Workers in Somalia
Aid agencies operating in Somalia say they need more money but that some donors are holding back, concerned at where resources might end up in areas too dangerous for international staff.
"Some of the largest donors in 2008 have given much less or almost no support so far this year," said Kiki Gbeho, head of UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for Somalia.
African Media Owners Seek Integration of Old, New Media
Various speakers at the second African Media Leaders Forum (AMLF), which began in Lagos yesterday, have called for an integration of the old and new media in presenting information to the people of the continent.
Madagascar political leaders in Addis for Crisis Talks
Four Madagascar political leaders meet in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for two days of dialogue in a bid to end the 17-month old political crisis, despite deepening rivalry between them.
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe to Attend Summit in Maputo
ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe and his political rival Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will today attend a regional summit in Maputo, Mozambique, in a bid to thrash out disputes undermining the Harare inclusive government.
ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe And Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart Joseph Kabila Hold Talks On Crisis
ZIMBABWEAN President Robert Mugabe yesterday held critical talks with his Democratic Republic of Congo counterpart Joseph Kabila on the country's latest political impasse.
Kabila, who is viewed as Mugabe's ally, said last week that the power-sharing government remained Zimbabwe's only option.
Botswana President Ian Khama to Meet President Barack Obama
Botswana President Ian Khama is scheduled to leave today to the United States to meet President Barack Obama in Washington DC.
The Office of the President (OP) in Botswana said President Khama will meet President Obama on Thursday this week at the White House.
Shareholders Desperate to Reclaim Troubled Banks of Nigeria
HE major shareholders, investors and other stakeholders in the eight troubled banks are making moves to reclaim them, vowing to co-operate with the Central Bank installed managements there.
They also pledged to seek new investors and recapitalise the banks if CBN will accept the proposal.
Tensions Grow Over North-South Unity of Sudan
Tensions are rising in Sudan as the country prepares for elections in 2010 and a subsequent referendum over whether the people of South Sudan want to break away and become an independent state.
Southern Africa Development Community Troika to Hold Summit On Zimbabwe
The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Organ on Politics, Defense and Security is to hold a Heads of State summit of to iron out sticking points in Zimbabwe's Global Political Agreement (GPA).
Obama Adopts Carrot And Stick On Sudan, Kenya
The Obama administration's new "incentives and pressure" policy toward S Sudan confirms that it will resort to punishing errant African governments only after diplomatic engagement has failed.
In announcing the results of a lengthy policy review, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said last month that Washington is rejecting the option of isolating Khartoum.