Kazakhstan and Morocco discuss cooperationSenate Speaker Kassym-Jomart Tokayev meet Morocco delagation to discuss prospects of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Morocco.
28 April 2014
Update on Kazakhstani orphans brought to AfricaThe Ministry of Education and Science responds to the Prosecutor Generals’ inquiry concerning Kazakhstani children adopted to Kenya and South Africa.
Arab, Africa leaders to review economic ties at summitArab 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.
Kenyan press up in arms over 'draconian' media billKenya'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
S. Korea tobacco firm to pull chimp ad for 'Africa' brandSouth 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.
'Badge of shame' if Africa exits world court: AnnanFormer 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.
'Italy is not racist,' Africa-born minister saysItaly'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
Iron supplements do not boost malaria risk: studyGlobal health experts have warned against giving iron supplements in areas where malaria is rampant, but a study Tuesday found no rise in cases of the mosquito-borne disease among children who took iron.
05 September 2013
Big animals crucial for soil fertility: study The mass extinction of large animals in the Pleistocene era caused today's dearth of soil nutrients, scientists said Sunday, and warned of further damage if modern giants like the elephant disappear.