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A watchdog group says Soco paid thousands of dollars to Congolese officials, despite its vehement denial.
US Urges African States To Deliver Message To Burundi On Vote
The U.S. urged east African states to send high-level representatives to Burundi to reiterate their opposition to President Pierre Nkurunziza seeking a third term and to press for free and fair elections.
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As well-armed criminal groups kill Africa’s elephants at an alarming rate, anti-poaching groups are becoming “militarized” in response.
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Mozambique To Decriminalize Homosexuality June 29: Southeast African Nation Is Latest Country In Africa To Legalize Being Gay
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Burundi Refugee Numbers Grow Amid Violence As Leaders Call For Election Delay
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Burundi Opposition Leader Zedi Feruzi Killed In Bujumbura Amid Two-Day Truce In Protests Against Nkurunziza
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The violence is the first of its kind directed at the community amid escalating threats against Pakistan's religious minorities.
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African Cell Phone Use: Sub-Saharan Africa Sees Surge In Mobile Ownership, Study Finds
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Africa Innovation Prize Nominees Tackle Education, Infrastructure And Health
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ISIS: 9-Year-Old Pregnant After Being Gang-Raped By Militants Could Die
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Mountain Gorillas' Inbreeding Habits Might Aid In Their Survival
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Russian Industrial Giant Rostec Makes Forays Into Africa Amid Increasing U.S. And European Sanctions
Russia looks to rekindle Soviet-era trade ties to Africa under pressure from sanctions.
Mogadishu Hotel Attack: 10 Dead In Al Shabab Bombing As Fighting Continues Between Somali Forces And Militants
As of late Friday local time, Somali forces were still trying to retake the hotel.
US Warns Of Possible Attacks On Westerners In Uganda
The U.S. Embassy in Uganda Wednesday warned it had received information of possible terrorist threats to locations frequented by Westerners in Kampala, and that an attack may occur soon.
Creflo Dollar Requests $60 Million In Donations To Buy World Changers Church New Jet
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Pew Study: Citizens In Developing Countries Say Rich Have Too Much Political Power
A new survey draws a link between a country's economic status and its citizens' perception about local politics.
FBI Adds Former Cab Driver Liban Haji Mohamed To Its Most Wanted List, Links Him To Al Shabab
Liban Haji Mohamed has been accused of providing “material support and resources” to al Shabab, an al Qaeda-linked militant group in Somalia.
International Criminal Court Hails Transfer Of LRA Commander: Ongwen Capture Marks Step In Ending Group's 'Reign Of Terror'
The court's chief prosecutor said that the transfer of the Ugandan rebel commander was a major step in the fight against the group.
Pope Francis Suggests Natural Family Planning Instead Of Breeding 'Like Rabbits'
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Ebola Crisis Update: UN Chief Urges West Africa To Set Aside Cultural Traditions To Conquer Epidemic
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Massacre In Democratic Republic Of Congo Leaves At Least 34 Dead Near Uganda Border
Ugandan rebels are suspected of carrying out the attacks that killed at least 34 people.
Bubonic Plague In The US: Disease Still Present From Colorado To Madagascar
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