Somalia’s U.N.-backed federal government is hailing the news that al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants have begun pulling out of Mogadishu. In a statement Saturday, Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali said it is a “tremendous step forward” towards a more stable Somalia. He said the al-Shabab retreat was the result of military operations earlier in the week by […]
Al-Shabab Militants Withdraw From Somali Capital
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 2:55 pm (UTC-5)
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Al-Shabab Militants Withdraw From Somali Capital
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 2:20 pm (UTC-5)
Somalia’s U.N.-backed federal government is hailing the news that al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants have begun pulling out of Mogadishu. In a statement Saturday, Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali said it is a “tremendous step forward” towards a more stable Somalia. He said the al-Shabab retreat was the result of military operations earlier in the week by […]
UN: ‘Alarming’ Measles Outbreak Among Drought-Stricken Somali Refugees
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 12:50 pm (UTC-5)
The United Nations and Ethiopia’s government are beginning a massive vaccination campaign against measles for Somali refugee children as fears rise about an outbreak effecting those already weakened by famine. The U.N. refugee agency chief in Ethiopia said in a statement Saturday he was “shaken” by the situation he saw during a visit this week […]
Sao Tome Prepares for Presidential Run-Off
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 11:50 am (UTC-5)
The African island chain Sao Tome and Principe is preparing to hold a run-off election after none of 10 candidates won an absolute majority in a presidential vote last month. The top two finishers, former President Manuel Pinto da Costa and Parliament Speaker Evaristo de Carvalho will face off in the second round Sunday. Former […]
Al-Shabab Militants Withdraw From Somali Capital
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
Somalia’s U.N.-backed federal government is hailing the news that al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants have pulled out of Mogadishu. In a statement Saturday, Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali said it was a “tremendous step forward” towards a more stable Somalia. He said the al-Shabab retreat was the result of military operations earlier in the week by the […]
Cape Verde Prepares for Presidential Vote
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 10:40 am (UTC-5)
Voters in the west African archipelago of Cape Verde are preparing to choose a new president. Four candidates are vying Sunday to replace President Pedro Pires, who steps down after serving two terms. Manuel Inocencio Sousa is the official candidate of Mr. Pires’ ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV). Sousa faces […]
Al-Shabab Militants Withdraw From Somali Capital
Posted August 6th, 2011 at 4:00 am (UTC-5)
Somali government and Islamist spokesmen say al-Qaida linked al-Shabab militants are pulling out of Mogadishu. An al-Shabab spokesman says the group began leaving its positions in Mogadishu late Friday. He called it a strategic move to prevent a counter attack. He said al-Shabab will remain in other towns in southern Somalia. Al-Shabab has been fighting […]
Bishop Accuses Sudan of Atrocities in Southern State
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 8:15 pm (UTC-5)
A bishop of the Anglican church has appealed to the United Nations to investigate what he says are credible reports of serious crimes committed by Sudanese troops in Southern Kordofan. Reverend Andudu Adam Elnail, who recently fled his home in the Sudanese state, spoke to reporters in New York on Friday, describing “ethnic cleansing” taking […]
Sudan Blocks South Sudanese Oil Shipment
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
A vessel loaded with some 600,000 barrels of crude oil produced in South Sudan stands idle at a Sudanese port, blocked over the refusal of the government in Juba to pay customs fees. South Sudan captured 75 percent of Sudanese oil when it came independent early last month. But since it is landlocked, it must […]
UN Peacekeeper Killed in Darfur
Posted August 5th, 2011 at 3:40 pm (UTC-5)
A United Nations spokesman says one U.N. peacekeeper was killed and another seriously wounded Friday when their vehicle was attacked by gunmen in the Darfur region of Sudan. The U.N. says the peacekeepers were part of the Joint United Nations-African Union force in Darfur (UNAMID) and were ambushed in the village of Duma, northeast of […]
