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In Timbuktu, a race to preserve Africa's written history
Ancient manuscripts in Timbuktu, that prove a written history often overlooked by the rest of the world, are crumbling due to lack of funding for preservation
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World AIDS Day: South Africa to treat all HIV children
To mark World AIDS Day, South Africa's President Jacob Zuma announced a major policy shift, offering to provide treatment to all children diagnosed as HIV-positive.
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Nigeria ambassador: Look past negative stereotypes – and e-mail scams
Nigeria's ambassador to South Africa, Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa, speaks about his tough job.
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Somalia's Islamist militants spill into neighboring countries
Somalia's Islamist militant group Al Shabab now controls much of the country, and it has made viable threats against neighbors Uganda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
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International prosecution of senior Kenyan politicians for post-election violence looks inevitable
International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo left Kenya on Saturday saying he has a "strong case" against senior Kenyan politicians for stirring up post-election violence in 2007.
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In Kenya, ICC Ocampo's arrival stokes new look at election violence
The International Criminal Court's prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo arrived in Kenya to investigate the political leaders who perpetrated violence after Kenya's disputed elections in December 2007. Some 1,500 people were killed.
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Are Somalia's pirates linked to Al Qaeda?
Reports that pirates may want to swap a British couple they captured last week for fellow pirates detained by foreign navies have fueled speculation that the pirates are linking up with Islamist militants.
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Can Mutambara save Zimbabwe's power-sharing government?
Zimbabwe's Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara portrayed himself as a mediator while decrying the obstinance of President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
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US embassy, offices in South Africa remain closed after terror threat
All US government offices in the country were ordered closed on Tuesday after authorities received 'credible,' undisclosed information about a terrorist threat.
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Obama's first Somalia strike hits Al Qaeda suspect
US commandos killed Kenyan national Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan in a helicopter raid against Mr. Nabhan's convoy, as it traveled through the Barawe district in southern Somalia.
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Is Mugabe losing control of Zimbabwe?
Court documents show two ministers are defying President Robert Mugabe in a power struggle over control of a mining company.
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Hillary Clinton aims to revive US influence in Angola
The secretary of State's visit to Africa's top oil producer on Sunday and Monday is being seen as an effort to counter China's clout there.
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From Somalia to South Africa, Clinton confronts competing demands
Clinton met with Somalia's president Thursday and traveled to Tshwane (Pretoria) Friday. She must work with a continent most united by a desire to appear independent from the US.
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Clinton's stop in South Africa is a fence-mending occasion
Relations have been strained by old disagreements over Pretoria's policies on HIV and Zimbabwe. New leadership in both countries may change that.
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Ethiopian troops return to Somalia
Less than a year after fleeing in the face of an Islamist insurgency, Ethiopian forces have come back to help prevent a moderate government from collapsing at the hands of militant Islamists.
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Top Somali warlord: willing to talk?
The fiery Sheikh Dahir Aweys may be ready to hash out a peace deal, following weeks of fighting the moderate government of Sheikh Sharif Ahmed.
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Will Bashir's visit hamper Zimbabwe's pleas for aid?
As Zimbabwe's Prime Minister embarks for Europe and the US to ask for more aid, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir – who is wanted for war crimes – was hosted by Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe.
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Zuma promises 500,000 new jobs. Can he deliver?
In state of nation speech, critics say South Africa's president failed to make tough choices needed in a recession.
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In Somalia, African Union takes the offensive in information war
AMISOM is rehabilitating Radio Mogadishu and publishing articles to 'empower' Somalis and push back against Islamist insurgents.
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Somalia: East African bloc calls for a UN blockade and no-fly zone
The group wants to prevent Islamist militias from getting arms. Meanwhile, Ethiopia's apparent renewed involvement in support of the government carries risks.
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Somali government launches new offensive
The latest battle comes as government forces try to regain territory that militants seized last week.
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Is Somalia in Ethiopian Army's crosshairs again?
Somalis near the border with Ethiopia say that country's troops have crossed over, raising speculation of another battle with the militant Islamists closing in on Somalia's government.
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Chicken Kyiv?
The question of 'What's in a name?' is sometimes a bit tricky.
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People making a difference: Anna and Phina Mojapelo
Building an orphanage is a powerful mission of love.
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Big turnout in South African elections
Voters express frustration with ANC, but a large turnout favors the ruling party.
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