http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/World/Africa Latest Africa articles. en Fri, 25 May 2012 14:55:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html Thousands of people have been fleeing a region north of the Somali capital amid the sounds of gunfire. Fri, 25 May 2012 05:02:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Thousands_flee_Somali_fighting_753996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html Polling stations have closed on the second and last day of Egypt's first free presidential election. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/Egypt_presidential_election_polls_close_753833.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html South African President Jacob Zuma says his dignity has been violated by a painting depicting his genitals. Thu, 24 May 2012 20:35:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/25/S_African_president_opens_painting_case_753826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html All 178 miners affected by an underground fire in southwestern Zimbabwe are safe and have returned home. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:09:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/65_trapped_miners_rescued_in_Zimbabwe_753361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html Nigerian authorities arrested 45 Chinese nationals in Kano for alleged illegal textile trading. Wed, 23 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Nigeria_arrests_45_Chinese_traders_753220.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html At least seven people have been trapped when a mine collapsed in South Africa. Tue, 22 May 2012 20:03:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/23/Tunnel_collapse_traps_illegal_miners_753130.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html Mali's interim president has been injured after thousands gathered to demonstrate against his leadership. Mon, 21 May 2012 19:04:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/22/Mali_interim_president_hurt_in_protests_752666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html Angolan security and immigration forces are under threat for rape and torture of thousands of migrants. Sun, 20 May 2012 22:14:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/Angola_accused_of_rape_torture_in_Congo_752322.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/UN_human_rights_chief_visits_Zimbabwe_752250.html UN High Commissioner Navi Pillay has arrived in Zimbabwe on the first mission to the troubled nation. Sun, 20 May 2012 18:40:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/21/UN_human_rights_chief_visits_Zimbabwe_752250.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Gay_ban_could_be_over_in_Malawi_751792.html The Malawi president is seeking to repeal a law which makes homosexuality illegal Fri, 18 May 2012 22:10:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Gay_ban_could_be_over_in_Malawi_751792.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Extra_16m_for_African_famines_751711.html Australia has pledged an extra $16 million to help with Africa's food crisis Fri, 18 May 2012 17:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/19/Extra_16m_for_African_famines_751711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Zimbabwe_MP_drives_off_in_motor_show_car_751072.html State prosecutors in Zimbabwe say a politician at a car show got into a car on display and drove it away. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:09:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/17/Zimbabwe_MP_drives_off_in_motor_show_car_751072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Kony_colleague_captured_in_Uganda_749949.html Ugandan troops have captured a senior member of the Lord's Resistance Army. Sun, 13 May 2012 18:49:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/14/Kony_colleague_captured_in_Uganda_749949.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/EU_observers_give_nod_to_Algerian_vote_749834.html European observers approve official results the National Liberation Front party won Algeria's elections. Sun, 13 May 2012 05:03:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/13/EU_observers_give_nod_to_Algerian_vote_749834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Morocco_court_jails_rapper_over_lyrics_749473.html A Moroccan court has sentenced a rapper to jail for reportedly attacking the security services in his song. Fri, 11 May 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/12/Morocco_court_jails_rapper_over_lyrics_749473.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/De_Klerk_apartheid_sparks_outrage_749361.html Former South African president FW de Klerk has sparked public outrage after defending Apartheid-era policy Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/11/De_Klerk_apartheid_sparks_outrage_749361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Algeria_prepares_for_election_748810.html Algeria is preparing for its first election since the Arab Spring swept the region. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:02:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/10/Algeria_prepares_for_election_748810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/South_Africa_ordered_to_probe_Mugabe_748580.html A South African judge has ordered an investigation into Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's government. Wed, 09 May 2012 03:40:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/09/South_Africa_ordered_to_probe_Mugabe_748580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/8_killed_in_northeast_Nigeria_violence_747182.html Separate attacks in Nigeria targeting a village and a wedding party have killed at least eight people. Sat, 05 May 2012 17:22:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/06/8_killed_in_northeast_Nigeria_violence_747182.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Sudan_drops_10_bombs_near_border_747039.html Sudanese aircraft dropped 10 bombs on an oil-rich region near a military base south of the shared border. Sat, 05 May 2012 05:43:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/World/2012/05/05/Sudan_drops_10_bombs_near_border_747039.html