January 2011

Africa

Burundi grenade blast kills three

BUJUMBURA, Jan 1 – A grenade exploded in Burundi\’s capital Bujumbura as revellers were ushering in the New Year, killing three people and wounding...

January 1, 2011

Africa

Gbagbo defiant as Ouattara ultimatum runs out

ABIDJAN, Jan 1 – Ivory Coast on Saturday faced the threat of open conflict after a New Year\’s midnight deadline set by Alassane Ouattara...

January 1, 2011

World

21 killed in Egypt church attack

CAIRO, Jan 1 – At least 21 people were killed in a car bomb attack on a Christian church in the northern city of...

January 1, 2011

World

World parties to welcome 2011

LONDON, Jan 1 – Revellers across Europe joined Asia in ringing in the New Year with firework spectaculars on Saturday but the party was...

January 1, 2011

Kenya

We will root out graft, says KACC boss

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 1 – The Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) has reiterated its commitment to go after any corrupt individuals irrespective of their position...

SIMON NDONGAJanuary 1, 2011

Kenya

Kenyans upbeat as 2011 kicks off

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 1 – With the beginning of the year 2011, Kenyans are expecting a lot both in the political and economic fronts....

SIMON NDONGAJanuary 1, 2011

Kenya

Kalonzo concludes Egypt visit

CAIRO, Egypt, Jan 1 – Vice president Kalonzo Musyoka\’s official visit to Egypt concluded with a lecture on Africa\’s place in the global economic...

January 1, 2011

Kenya

Take charge, Kibaki tells Kenyans

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 1 – President Mwai Kibaki has called on Kenyans to remain steadfast and ready themselves to steer the country in overcoming...

CAPITAL REPORTERJanuary 1, 2011