Africa News

Iraqi school blast kills 4 children

Four children were killed in a bomb blast at a primary school in Iraq Monday, Al-Arabiya TV reported.

Indian company in Ethiopia for bio-fuel production

Indian renewable energy company Praj has signed an agreement with Ethiopia's Eco Energy, a bio-fuel producing company, for providing consultancy in cultivating thousands of hectares for generating bio-fuels.2:02 PM on December 07

India to set up institutions in Africa, offer scholarships to 300 African students

India intends to set up educational institutions and communication facilities in Africa and increase the number of scholarships for African students to study in India.10:01 AM on December 07

Robben ready to start at Juventus; Ribery remains sidelined

Franck Ribery remains sidelined but Arjen Robben is ready for a place in Bayern Munich's starting eleven for a deciding European Champions League showdown at Juventus Turin Tuesday.8:07 PM on December 06

Wealthy locals look to cash in on billionaires at World Cup

Some of South Africa's richest citizens will be looking to add further to their wealth at next summer's World Cup by renting out their trophy homes and yachting berths to billionaires travelling to the country for the tournament.8:02 PM on December 06

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Darfur

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in an attack by unknown gunmen in Sudan's volatile western Darfur region, a spokesman for the peacekeeping mission said.4:00 AM on December 06

Dunga already teasing Portugal - it's Brazil A against Brazil B

Brazil coach Carlos Dunga wasted no time in establishing his men's hierarchy in Group G of the 2010 World Cup, even in the face of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal.12:05 AM on December 06

Paraguay coach confident after World Cup draw

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino was confident after the World Cup draw landed his team in Group F, with Italy, New Zealand and Slovakia.12:04 AM on December 06

Parreira sees some good coming out of Henry handball

South African coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, whose side were drawn into a group at the World Cup finals that includes 1998 world champions France, said Saturday that some good could come out of the Thierry Henry handball incident.12:02 AM on December 06

Ivory Coast bemoaning luck after being drawn in 'Group of Death'

Ivory Coast was Saturday bemoaning its luck after once again being landed in arguably the toughest World Cup group.12:01 AM on December 06

Capello warns England against complacency

As England woke up Saturday basking in what appears a relatively simple World Cup draw, manager Fabio Capello was already warning against complacency.12:00 AM on December 06

Nigerian fans happy with draw, but not with coach

Nigerian fans are happy with their World Cup group, which pits them against Argentina, South Korea and Greece, but are worried their coach will be unable to take advantage of the relatively kind draw.8:02 PM on December 05

Ghana expects to qualify, looks to game against England

Ghanian football officials and fans are quietly confident they can emerge from their World Cup group to face England, favourites in Group C, in the next round.8:00 PM on December 05

World Cup despair for South Africa, joy for Italy

Hosts South Africa will face a tough battle to emerge from the group phase of the 2010 World Cup after being pitted in one of the toughest of the eight groups.2:00 AM on December 05

Draw for 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa

Draw for the 2010 World Cup finals made Friday in Cape Town, South Africa. Seeded teams first in respective groups.2:00 AM on December 05