Peter Stern – Many people may not know or care that a new nation will be emerging in Africa. It will be the first time in the world that a new nation is formed since the U.S.S.R. was dismantled and 15 new nations gained their independence back in the 1990s.
In Yemen, top military commanders defect from Saleh regime
1:21 pm ET – Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s half-brother defected today, deploying troops to protect demonstrators. Friday’s unprecedented violence led eight diplomats to resign.
CAIRO — They have been big on revolutionary fervor, but short on organization and firepower. That fundamental weakness is haunting Libya’s rebels as Moammar Gadhafi’s forces roll back the opposition’s gains and threaten to defeat it completely
Ruling against five men convicted of attacking a US navy ship is the harshest as world tries to curb piracy in Africa.
Spectre of a full-fledged war looms as bloody battles for power renew in the West African country and top cocoa grower.
Military rulers move to scrap law that gave ex-president Mubarak virtual veto over establishment of political parties.
Rumours are rife that the dictator is set to quit after he reportedly proposed a meeting of the Libyan parliament to agree a transition period to pave the way for him to step down.
ARUSHA, Tanzania — Three years into operation with about 280 students, Peace House is mostly funded by the Scott and Susan Augustine Foundation in Eden Prairie.
Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi pound Az-Zawiyah and Ras Lanuf as world debates imposition of a no-fly zone.
During the past few weeks of uprising in Libya, hundreds of African migrant workers have been detained, beaten, or harassed by Libyans due to reports that African mercenaries are fighting [...]
Last week I posted the video of hordes of Western, modern-looking Muslims attacking the Great Synagogue of Tunis to the chants of "Allahua Akbar!" and the genocial Islamic death chant:
Breaking wind is set to be made a crime in an African country. The government of Malawi plan to punish persistent offenders 'who foul the air' in a bid to 'mould responsible and disciplined citizens.'
The Islamic extremists get international support for their fight to take over Somalia.
Drug bust shows terror network is spreading across Africa.
11.1.10 – LAGOS, Nigeria — Boko Haram, Nigeria's extremist Islamic sect, has re-emerged to violently challenge the government in the country's north, after months of apparent inactivity following a brutal crackdown last year.
10.28.10 – MOGADISHU, Somalia — It was a fairly typical Thursday in Mogadishu. By mid-morning, the fighting had already reached a fever pitch. Fighting rages as Al Shabaab extremists and government forces battle on streets.
10.27.10 – PALALA, South Africa — The rhino owners of Palala, a community dotted with exotic game ranches deep in the bushveld of South Africa’s Waterberg mountains, don’t know who to trust.
10.20.10 – Save The Children charity denies reports it paid a $100,000 ransom to secure release of contractor seized last week.
10.19.10 – Zimbabwe's dictator and his propaganda press make it hard for ambassadors to be diplomatic.
10.16.10 Where are the American liberals over this? UN envoy says scale of sexual attacks in eastern Congo is "enormous" and blames lack of peacekeepers for poor security.
10.14.10 – NAIROBI, Kenya — The young man at the front of the tent mugs for the audience, his arms waving extravagantly, his steps comically exaggerated. He is telling a story in the local Swahili language, or more accurately performing African literature. African literature's top authors flock to Nairobi book festival.
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