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AU forces capture rebel strongholds near Somali capi … Reuters - 58 minutes ago
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops launched an offensive against al Qaeda-linked Somali rebels and captured strongholds to the south of the capital Mogadishu, … More »AU forces capture rebel strongholds near Somali capi …
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops launched an offensive against al Qaeda-linked Somali rebels and captured strongholds to the south of the capital Mogadishu, the AU force said on Tuesday.
Nigerian blast kills policeman AFP - 8 hours ago
Two bombs exploded in Nigeria's restive north on Tuesday, killing one policeman in the city of Kaduna, hit hard by a wave of attacks claimed by Boko Haram Islamists, … More »Nigerian blast kills policeman
Two bombs exploded in Nigeria's restive north on Tuesday, killing one policeman in the city of Kaduna, hit hard by a wave of attacks claimed by Boko Haram Islamists, police said.
Cyclone Giovanna rips through Madagascar AFP - 8 hours ago
Cyclone Giovanna hit Madagascar on Tuesday, pounding the Indian Ocean island with strong winds and heavy rain and killing at least one person, according to officials … More »Cyclone Giovanna rips through Madagascar
Cyclone Giovanna hit Madagascar on Tuesday, pounding the Indian Ocean island with strong winds and heavy rain and killing at least one person, according to officials.
Sierra Leone president forced out U.N. envoy: letter Reuters - 22 hours ago
FREETOWN (Reuters) - The United Nations was pressured by the president of Sierra Leone to cut short the tour of its mission chief ahead of an election later this year, … More »Sierra Leone president forced out U.N. envoy: letter
FREETOWN (Reuters) - The United Nations was pressured by the president of Sierra Leone to cut short the tour of its mission chief ahead of an election later this year, the envoy said in a letter seen by Reuters on Monday.
Nigeria's sect Boko Haram says killed 12 soldiers Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
MAIDUGURI/KADUNA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram said Monday it killed 12 soldiers in an attack in the northeast town of Maiduguri but security … More »Nigeria's sect Boko Haram says killed 12 soldiers
MAIDUGURI/KADUNA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram said Monday it killed 12 soldiers in an attack in the northeast town of Maiduguri but security forces denied any of its officers had been killed and said it shot dead sect members.
Wildlife up close in a sea kayak off Cape Town Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
CAPETOWN (Reuters) - A pair of African penguins glide over the water while a pod of dolphins approach in the background. More »Wildlife up close in a sea kayak off Cape Town
CAPETOWN (Reuters) - A pair of African penguins glide over the water while a pod of dolphins approach in the background.
Nigerian poverty rising despite economic growth Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
ABUJA (Reuters) - Poverty in Nigeria is rising with almost 100 million people living on less than $1 a day, despite strong growth in Africa's second largest economy, … More »Nigerian poverty rising despite economic growth
ABUJA (Reuters) - Poverty in Nigeria is rising with almost 100 million people living on less than $1 a day, despite strong growth in Africa's second largest economy, data showed on Monday.
Nigeria ruling party wins in president's home state Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria's ruling party candidate has been elected governor of President Goodluck Jonathan's home state, election officials said on Sunday, … More »Nigeria ruling party wins in president's home state
YENAGOA, Nigeria (Reuters) - Nigeria's ruling party candidate has been elected governor of President Goodluck Jonathan's home state, election officials said on Sunday, ending months of political uncertainty over who is in charge of the oil-producing state.
Kabila aide dies, minister hurt in DRC plane crash Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister injured in an airplane crash near the eastern … More »Kabila aide dies, minister hurt in DRC plane crash
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister injured in an airplane crash near the eastern town of Bukavu on Sunday, government officials said.
Kabila aide dies, finance minister hurt in DRC plane … Reuters - Mon, Feb 13, 2012
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister seriously injured in an airplane crash near … More »Kabila aide dies, finance minister hurt in DRC plane …
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister seriously injured in an airplane crash near the eastern town of Bukavu on Sunday, officials said.
Kabila aide dies, minister hurt in DRC plane crash Reuters - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister seriously injured in an airplane crash near … More »Kabila aide dies, minister hurt in DRC plane crash
KINSHASA (Reuters) - Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila's chief adviser was killed and his finance minister seriously injured in an airplane crash near the eastern town of Bukavu on Sunday, officials said.
DR Congo president's aide killed in plane crash AFP - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
A close aide to DR Congo President Joseph Kabila was killed in a plane crash on Sunday in the east of the country in which the finance minister was injured, the president's … More »DR Congo president's aide killed in plane crash
A close aide to DR Congo President Joseph Kabila was killed in a plane crash on Sunday in the east of the country in which the finance minister was injured, the president's office said.
Islamist militants execute three men in south Yemen Reuters - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
ADEN (Reuters) - Islamist militants in southern Yemen said they had executed three men on Sunday for giving the United States information used to carry out drone strikes … More »Islamist militants execute three men in south Yemen
ADEN (Reuters) - Islamist militants in southern Yemen said they had executed three men on Sunday for giving the United States information used to carry out drone strikes in the area.
UPDATE 1-Islamist militants execute three men in south … Reuters - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
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Islamist militants execute three men in south Yemen Reuters - Sun, Feb 12, 2012
ADEN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Islamist militants insouthern Yemen executed early on Sunday three men they accusedof giving the United States information used to carry out … More »Islamist militants execute three men in south Yemen
ADEN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Islamist militants insouthern Yemen executed early on Sunday three men they accusedof giving the United States information used to carry out dronestrikes in the area, a spokesman for the group said in a textmessage.