Leaders of Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Nigeria and Sierra Leone says they plan to introduce a common currency by 2015 to allow member states meet the convergence criteria

Effects on developing countries at top of agenda

Group of 11 comprised of seven urban refugees from Democratic Republic of the Congo, three urban Sudanese refugees and one person from Central African Republic

The Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee said poor harvests could leave 1.4 million rural dwellers short of cereal requirements in 2009/10

Witnesses say two armed men shot the American dead in Nouakchott after he resisted a kidnap attempt

The chief coach of Carthage Eagles, Tunisia's national team, Umberto Coelho, is now like a criminal in his country of employment as he continues to get the flaks over his tactics in the match against the Super Eagles.

The 45 th edition of the Carthage International Festival will feature a roster of stars who will perform on the stage of the mythic scene of the open air Carthage Roman Theatre from July 9 to August 17, 2009.

Out of the 134,929 candidates who took their Baccalaureate (end of secondary school exams) in Tunisia 57,544 succeeded in the main session, thus representing a success rate of 42, 39%.

A communiqué released on Monday by the Ministry of Communication Technologies has announced that the consortium composed of Divona/ Orange -France-Telecom, presented the best technical offer for the attribution of Tunisia's second and third generation mobile phone licence.

The Japanese rating agency R&I (Rating and Investment Information) has confirmed Tunisia's sovereign risk rating granting it A - with stable outlook, following the meeting of its rating committee on June 17,2009.

Selebi-Phikwe Regional Football Association (SRFA) president, Mike Molefe has resigned, bringing to an end a tumultuous reign.

Kenya revived their very slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup after recording a determined 2-1 win over Mozambique at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Saturday.

Thirty two-year-old Indian Shameer Variawa, was excited to finish ahead of the pack on Sunday, as sand-masters, or special vehicles put up a remarkable showing in the Toyota 1000km Desert Race.

Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer, Danny Jordaan, has urged the international media to stop sensationalising the issue of theft and security during the FIFA Confederations Cup.

BDF XI had to come from a goal down to defeat youthful Uniao Flamengo Santos 2-1 in an exciting be MOBILE Premier League game in Lobatse on Sunday.