Mogadishu — Key Somalia groups have reached an agreement on a number of pending transitional government tasks, including a federal structure for a future government and representation in parliament. Delegates from the presidency, cabinet and the parliament of Somalia's Transitional Federal Government met representatives from the authorities of Puntland, Galmudug and moderate Islamist...
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Guinean’s virtual dream becomes cyber reality
Abandoning the American dream for the reality of Guinea
Uganda: MP Resurrects Anti-Gay Bill
The controversial Anti-homosexuality Bill, 2009, is among the 10 Bills that were re-tabled in Parliament yesterday. The mover of the private members Bill, also Ndorwa West legislator, Mr David Bahati, re-tabled the Bill for its first reading. "Our Bill, our kids," the legislators shouted in unison as others gave Bahati a standing ovation....
Zimbabwe’s Rushwaya to face trial
Zimbabwe FA former head Henrietta Rushwaya will stand trial this month on alleged corruption charges.
Zambia/Sudan: Chipolopolo Stride Into Afcon Semi-Finals
Bata — Zambia strode into the African Nations Cup semi-finals with a one-sided 3-0 win over Sudan to book a last four place for the first time in 16 years. They now await either Ghana or Tunisia as they stay in Bata for Wednesday's semi-final. Goals from Stopilla, Chris Katongo and James Chamaga...
Nigeria holds militant spokesman
Nigerian police arrest Abul Qaqa, who serves as spokesman for the Boko Haram militant group which has carried out scores of attacks recently.
Chinese workers seized in Egypt
Bedouin tribesmen have kidnapped 25 Chinese workers in Egypt's Sinai peninsula to press for the release of five jailed relatives, officials say.
Senegal police ‘shot protesters’
Two people are shot dead in northern Senegal during protests after a court ruled that President Abdoulaye Wade could seek a third term, witnesses say.
South Sudan ‘nears oil shutdown’
South Sudan says it will complete its threatened shutdown of oil production on Saturday after no deal was reached with Sudan over pipeline use.
Mali/Guinea: Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head
Mark Gleeson 23 January 2012 Mercurial Mali and the equally unpredictable Guinea go head-to-head at the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on Tuesday, looking to set a positive tone for the tournament. Mali, with a bevy of world stars, were among the favourites at the last edition in Angola two years ago...
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