Africa Politics

Woolwich 'Copycat' Stabbings Strike Europe
May 28 2013 4:27 PM

Two stabbings over the weekend are being investigated as possible "copycat" attacks based on the murder of an English soldier.
African Union Forming Emergency Military Task Force
May 27 2013 10:08 AM

Africa made strides in creating its own military rapid reaction force to deal with security emergencies in the continent.
London Murder Suspect Was Arrested In Kenya In 2010
May 26 2013 11:03 AM

Michael Adebolajo was caught trying to join Somali fighters, Kenyans say, but was sent back to UK.
African Union Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary
May 25 2013 11:41 AM

On May 25, 1963, the AU’s predecessor, the Organization of African Unity, was established.
New Soil Atlas Could Modernize Agriculture In Africa
May 25 2013 11:08 AM

A new soil atlas for Africa could help farmers and politicians throughout the continent make better choices about food production.
Malawi Sells Presidential Jet To Aid Economy
May 22 2013 1:53 PM

Malawi President Joyce Banda has agreed to the $15 million sale of her country's luxury presidential jet, in an effort to raise money for its ailing economy.
Where In The World Are The Military Drones?
May 18 2013 10:20 AM

The U.S. has by far the greatest variety of military drones in the world. Check out the other 59 countries that also possess military drones.
Nigerian Forces Launch Offensive Against Militants
May 17 2013 5:34 AM

Nigerian armed forces have launched raids against Boko Haram Islamist militants in the north-east, officials said on Thursday.
Africans In Turkey Face Racism, Discrimination
May 16 2013 2:15 PM

At least 50,000 African migrants live in Turkey, mostly in Istanbul. About one-third of them are from sub-Saharan Africa.
South African University To Make Zulu Language Compulsory For All Students
May 16 2013 11:04 AM

This marks the first time South Africa’s higher education sector has made teaching an indigenous African language mandatory.
DR Congo To Name City In Honor Of Murdered Independence Hero Patrice Lumumba
May 15 2013 11:26 AM

Lemumba's murder has never been solved, and DR Congo has been embroiled in civil wars since.
Nigerian President Declares State Of Emergency After Islamist Militant Attacks
May 15 2013 7:11 AM

The state of emergency comes after a deadly offensive by Islamist militant groups in the troubled northeast part of the country.

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