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As the African Union (AU) prepares to celebrate its 50th Anniversary at a time when consultations on what w...
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The African Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leaders from all over the continent are gathering in Ethiopia. A country that was once known for its famines and international ...
M23 rebels attack DR Congo army as UN force deploys
Heavy fighting has taken place between government and rebel forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This was the first clash between the two sides since the UN began deploying ...
The ‘Somali Pirate’ Who Never Was
Somali pirates have kidnapped hundreds of people and cost millions in ransom payments but their infamy has spurned one more twist, one you never would have imagined … The story ...
African refugees face kidnap, torture and death in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula
Sinai Peninsula a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees, who are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured for ransom. But Egypt refuses to act.
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Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Will to Power
How has Mugabe retained power for so long and what are the chances of ZANU-PF peacefully giving it up in the event that they lose the upcoming election?
Easing Africa's Pain: The Need for Palliative Care
With the prevalence of chronic diseases rapidly increasing in Africa, expanding palliative care will be essential to help patients live with dignity. »
New Big Man, Old Politics: The Challenging Road Ahead for CAR's D...
Since independence, the Central African Republic has experienced five coups. What chance does the country's latest strongman have of seeing out his term in o... »
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Amidst escalating tensions between government and Salafist groups, Ansar al-Sharia has planned a large gathering in Kairouan on 19 May. »
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