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Rwanda tests possible Ebola case: health ministry Rwanda has placed a German student with Ebola-like symptoms in isolation, checking for the deadly tropical disease.

11 August 2014 14:00

Kazakhstani climber to ascend Volcanic Seven Summits Traveler and mountain guide from Almaty Andrey Gundarev intends to be the first Kazakhstani to conquer 7 highest volcanoes on world's 7 continents.

28 July 2014 12:17

Kazakhstan and Morocco discuss cooperation Senate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meet Morocco delagation to discuss prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Morocco.

28 April 2014 01:15

Update on Kazakhstani orphans brought to Africa The Ministry of Education and Science responds to the Prosecutor Generals’ inquiry concerning Kazakhstani children adopted to Kenya and South Africa.

28 February 2014 18:53

Kazakhstan intends to promote its interests in remotest corners of the world: Foreign Minister According to him, Kazakhstan’s growing authority and economic capabilities have laid foundations for expanding cooperation with Africa, Central and Latin America.

31 January 2014 12:50

Kazakhstan racers complete Africa Eco Race 2014 Kazakhstan's racers have finished the Sonangol African Eco Race 2014 marathon rally race in Senegal.

13 January 2014 17:54

Africa Eco Race: despite setbacks Kazakh crews press on Both Kazakhstan crews encountered a similar problem with their gears at the eight stage.

10 January 2014 20:56

Racing: Kazakhstan's Shagirov and Moroz in 4th place overall at Africa Eco Race 2014 Kazakhstan racers Kanat Shagirov and Alexandr Moroz are in the 4th place in the general ranking after Stage 7 of the Africa Eco Race 2014.

08 January 2014 14:37

Shagirov and Moroz in 5th place after 5 stages of Africa Eco Race 2014 Kazakhstan's crew of pilot Kanat Shagirov and navigator Alexandr Moroz finished the 5th stage of Africa Eco Race 2014 in the 4th place.

06 January 2014 16:53

Racing: Kazakhstan racing team ready for prestigious races in Africa Kazakhstan’s Mobilex Racing Team is ready for Africa Eco Race, a prestigious marathon rally.

17 December 2013 12:33

Arab, Africa leaders to review economic ties at summit Arab and African leaders are to start a two-day summit in Kuwait on Tuesday to review steps to promote economic ties between wealthy Gulf states and investment-thirsty Africa.

19 November 2013 13:00

'Omnivory' of Kazakhstan foreign politics according to Idrisov Kazakhstan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yerlan Idrisov says that Kazakhstan makes up for being landlocked by diversifying its foreign relations.

07 November 2013 16:38

African leaders call on M23 to end DR Congo rebellion for peace African leaders wrapped up talks in Pretoria saying a peace deal for the Democratic Republic of Congo could be signed if the M23 movement declared an end to its rebellion.

05 November 2013 13:47

E. Africa pirates took up to $413 mn since 2005: study Horn of Africa pirates have raked in up to $413 million in ransom since 2005, with most of it used to finance "global scale" criminal operations.

04 November 2013 11:08

Kenyan press up in arms over 'draconian' media bill Kenya's media reacted with shock and outrage Friday after parliament voted through a bill that could see journalists and outlets slapped with huge fines for violating a code of conduct.

01 November 2013 16:29

S. Korea tobacco firm to pull chimp ad for 'Africa' brand South Korea's top tobacco firm said Wednesday it would pull ads for its new "This Africa" brand of cigarettes after complaints the use of images of apes dressed as humans was racist.

24 October 2013 10:43

New Global Slavery Index estimates 30 million affected An estimated 30 million people worldwide are living in modern-day slavery.

18 October 2013 10:00

'Badge of shame' if Africa exits world court: Annan Former UN secretary-general Kofi Annan said Monday it would be a "badge of shame" for Africa if its leaders voted to leave the International Criminal Court.

08 October 2013 16:01

US sees progress in global fight against child labor The United States hailed "significant advancement" in 10 countries, mostly in Latin America and Asia, in combating the worst forms of child labor.

02 October 2013 10:55

'Italy is not racist,' Africa-born minister says Italy's first black minister defended her adopted homeland Friday, insisting it is not racist even though she endured a series of racially-charged threats and taunts since assuming her post.

14 September 2013 17:16

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