A sixth person has pleaded guilty to helping recruit Somalis from the U.S. state of Minnesota to return to their homeland in an effort to overthrow the Somali government. The Somali nationals were to join the al-Shebab terror group. The U.S. Justice Department said 26-year-old Omer Abdi Mohamed pleaded guilty Monday. The charges included conspiring […]
Nelson Mandela Marks His 93rd Birthday
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 4:25 pm (UTC-5)
Nelson Mandela, the former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, marked his 93rd birthday Monday by receiving good wishes from around the globe and greetings from family and friends. The current South African president, Jacob Zuma, visited the anti-apartheid icon at his home in Qunu, the town in the Eastern Cape where he […]
Apartheid-Era Defense Minister Malan Dies in South Africa
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 10:45 am (UTC-5)
A South African defense minister who led military efforts against the anti-apartheid movement has died. A statement released by the family of General Magnus Malan says he “died peacefully” early Monday at his home in Cape Town. He was 81. Malan served as South Africa’s defense minister from 1980 to 1991 and before that as […]
South Africans Celebrate Mandela’s Birthday
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 10:20 am (UTC-5)
Millions of South Africans are celebrating the birthday of Nelson Mandela, who turned 93 Monday. South African schoolchildren began their day by singing a special birthday song for Mr. Mandela, while many adults heeded his call to mark the day by performing community service. The anti-apartheid icon celebrated with family and friends at his home […]
Sudan Rejects Dual Citizenship for South Sudanese
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
Sudan’s ruling party has affirmed the government will not grant dual citizenship to people of South Sudan, after the new country said it will allow dual nationality. Citizenship is a key unresolved issue between the neighboring countries, which separated when South Sudan declared independence on July 9. A spokesman for Sudan’s National Congress Party, Ibrahim […]
Greek Oil Tanker Hijacked Off Nigeria
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
Greek maritime officials say pirates have seized a Greek-run oil tanker off the coast of Nigeria. Officials said Monday that the Aegean Star and its 20-member crew were hijacked on Saturday. They say the ship was carrying oil from Ghana to Benin when it was seized 55 kilometers off the Nigerian coast, in the Gulf […]
Sao Tome Headed for Presidential Runoff Vote
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
A former leader of the African nation Sao Tome and Principe will face the country’s parliament speaker in a runoff election, after neither captured a majority in Sunday’s presidential vote. The country’s election commission said Monday former president Manuel Pinto da Costa led Sunday’s voting with 35 percent. He led a one-party socialist state from […]
World Celebrates Mandela’s Birthday
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 6:35 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, is celebrating his 93rd birthday Monday, as people all over the world honor his life by giving back to their own communities. The United Nations designated the former leader’s birthday as Nelson Mandela Day in 2009, with a call for individuals to do 67 minutes of community service […]
Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 5:45 am (UTC-5)
The European Union’s anti-piracy force says suspected Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker in the northern Indian Ocean. The task force said in a statement Monday the MV JUBBA XX was seized Saturday and has been spotted traveling towards the northern Somali coast. The task force said nine pirates have been reported on board. […]
World Celebrates Mandela’s Birthday
Posted July 18th, 2011 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
South Africa’s first black president, Nelson Mandela, is celebrating his 93rd birthday Thursday, as people all over the world honor his life by giving back to their own communities. The United Nations designated the former leader’s birthday as Nelson Mandela Day in 2009, with a call for individuals to do 67 minutes of community service […]
