18 cops killed in Algerian ambush – report
Islamist rebels ambushed and killed 18 Algerian police and a civilian, sources have said.
Algeria: Country to Host 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival
One of the best kept secrets on the African continent this year is the 2nd Pan-African Cultural Festival of Algiers, taking place in the north African country 40 years after it hosted the first one.
Africa: Continent’s Soccer Teams Put Up Good Show
Although South Africa and Egypt, Africa’s representatives at the Confederations Cup, failed to win maximum points in their first games, they are still very much in the tournament and their performances give cause for optimism.
Africans drown off Yemen
At least 18 people have drowned and 29 are missing after a smugglers’ boat carrying 88 African would-be migrants capsized off Yemen.
Nigeria/Tunisia: Kalu, Oni Charge Super Eagles to Go All Out Against Tunisia
Prominent Nigerians have called on Super Eagles to go all out against Tunisia Carthage Eagles in the 2010 World cup qualifying match in Rades, Tunis on Saturday.
Africa: Egypt Lodge Protest Over Penalty
THE Pharaohs of Egypt have launched a protest against the way English referee Howard Webb gave the decisive penalty, in the dying minutes of their game against Brazil, which the African champions lost 3-4.
