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France destroys Mali Islamist leader’s house – video

January 27, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

BAMAKO — French air strikes destroyed the home of the leader of an Al-Qaeda-linked group in northern Mali as French-led forces advanced Sunday on the Islamist stronghold of Timbuktu. The overnight strikes in Kidal came 24 hours after French-led troops … read more »

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Nigeria: Henry Okah’s aide jailed for life

January 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

A Nigerian court convicted Edmund Ebiware today on three counts of treason and terrorism and sentenced him to life in prison for twin car bombings on Oct. 1, 2010, in Abuja that killed 12 people. Ebiware was found guilty of … read more »

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Somalia: Get The American And Kill Him

January 22, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The UN is trying to pressure the Somali government to halt the criminal activity by their troops and pro-government militias. These men have been more frequently caught by journalists robbing, raping, and killing civilians. The deaths of children are particularly … read more »

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Next Stop Mali?

October 16, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Kelley B. Vlahos, Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, head of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), stood at a podium in Algeria and addressed the deteriorating security conditions in the neighboring country of Mali. (For those geographically-challenged, remember when you … read more »

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Marathon Oil Enters Ethiopia‏

October 3, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

 Marathon Oil said Wednesday day that its subsidiary Marathon Ethiopia Limited B.V. has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with Agriterra Limited to acquire their 20 percent working interest in the South Omo concession in Ethiopia with an effective … read more »

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Pirated Films From Nigeria Are Seized in Brooklyn, US

November 5, 2010 by benim

For years, fans in Brooklyn have devoured films from Nigeria, paying $3 for bootlegged copies of the latest releases at utilitarian stores in the Flatbush neighborhood that distribute cellphones, calling cards and an evening’s entertainment. Enlarge This Image Daniel Barry … read more »

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