December 10, 2015 Africa's oldest ruler, Mugabe says years 'haven't withered me' Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe, who will extend his 33-years in power at his inauguration on Thursday, once quipped he would rule his country until he turned 100.
December 10, 2015 Libya militias 'executed' Qaddafi loyalists and possibly dictator himself, group says Libyan rebels appear to have "summarily executed" scores of fighters loyal to Moammar Qaddafi, and probably the dictator himself, when they overran his hometown a year ago.
December 10, 2015 Billionaire Mo Ibrahim blasts Africa's ageing crop of leaders Sudanese-born billionaire Mo Ibrahim on Saturday castigated Africa's ageing leaders for crowding out young blood.
December 10, 2015 Former Libyan Official: Qaddafi's Inner Circle Too Scared to Leave Libya's former-energy minister said Wednesday that several members of Muammar Qaddafi's inner circle want to defect, but many are too scared to abandon the dictator fearing the safety of themselves and their families.
December 10, 2015 Murder in Pretoria? OJ detective says 'Blade Runner' evidence is overwhelming Attorneys for the so-called Bladerunner are poking headline-grabbing holes in the forensic evidence arrayed against the South African double amputee, but none of it changes facts that show the Olympic sprinter killed his model girlfriend, said former LAPD investigator and author Mark Fuhrman.
December 10, 2015 Pellegrini targets new blood for City Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini is sure he will add to his attacking options before the start of the new season.
December 10, 2015 Pro-democracy activist wins Swaziland parliament seat A pro-democracy activist who won a seat in Swaziland's parliament in elections criticised by regional observers vowed on Monday to fight for reform in Africa's last absolute monarchy.
December 10, 2015 Youth, rural voters may hold key to Zimbabwe election When Zimbabweans go to the polls next week to choose between veteran President Robert Mugabe and long-time rival Morgan Tsvangirai, it is young and rural voters who may decide the victor.
December 10, 2015 Zambia president threatens to disolve parliament Zambia's President Michael Sata threatened to dissolve parliament and prompt fresh elections Monday, accusing ministers of failing to defend his government from opposition attacks.
December 10, 2015 Ethiopia flies first Dreamliner since grounding A Boeing 787 operated by Ethiopian Airlines flew from Ethiopia to Kenya's capital Saturday, the first commercial flight since air safety authorities grounded the Dreamliners after incidents with smoldering batteries on two different planes in January.
