Topic: Comoros

Real triumph of Arab League summit: That it happened at all

The Arab League took little action to address Syria crisis, deferring to UN. But the summit, held in a renovated marble palace with gold-encrusted dates for dessert, still marked a triumph for host Iraq.

Madagascar captures Somali pirate 'mother ship.' Now what?

The capture of a Somali pirate 'mother ship' north of Madagascar, some 2,500 miles from Somalia, has highlighted this impoverished island nation's outdated piracy laws.

Seychelles serves up African justice for Somali pirates

The Seychelles convicted 11 Somali pirates Monday and joined other small Indian Ocean countries in asking the European Union to fund a regional naval force to combat piracy. Is this emerging as an African solution?

Clues to the cause of the Libya plane crash

Photos already offer clues to the cause of the Afriqiyah Airways Libyan plane crash Wednesday, says an aviation safety expert. And some are asking, why is a 10-year-old Dutch boy the sole survivor?

Official says top Al Qaeda leader in Somalia killed

The weak transitional government of Somalia claimed Tuesday that its forces killed Amar Ibrahim, a leader of Al Qaeda in Somalia and the Islamist group Al Shabab.

Ethiopian airlines crash: Experts look at possible causes

An Ethiopian Airlines plane carrying 90 people caught fire and crashed into the sea just after taking off from Beirut early Monday. Experts speculate that an engine malfunctioned – possibly caused by a bird strike – shortly after take off.

How does Simon Mann stack up among Africa's white mercenaries?

Simon Mann, a British mercenary sentenced for a coup plot against Equatorial Guinea, was pardoned on Tuesday. How does he compare with Africa's other 'Dogs of War?'

How did a single teenage girl survive the Yemenia crash?

Since 1970, 12 plane crashes have yielded only one survivor. Many factors are involved – and age might be one of them.

For some Comorians, the Yemenia Airways crash is no surprise

Warnings were raised two years ago about the downed Airbus. According to an immigrant safety advocate, 'We are put in trashy planes that do not meet the norms.'

Will second crash in one month hurt Airbus image?

With just four companies manufacturing large commercial planes, any accident draws scrutiny to a firm.

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African forces invade rebel Comoros

A victory in the disintegrating Indian Ocean archipelago could affirm the African Union's international legitimacy.

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