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An Ethiopian man found in pool of blood in S.Africa

April 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Johannesburg – An Ethiopian man was shot dead at a business premises in Klipgat on Saturday morning, North West police said. The man was found lying in a pool of blood near a pit toilet, said Captain Amanda Funani. He … read more »

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Eleven Killed in Attack on Home of Nigerian Deputy Governor

April 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Police in Nigeria’s Adamawa state say attackers stormed the home of the state’s deputy governor in Midlu Saturday, killing 11 people. Some victims were shot, while others had their throats cut. Police have given few details, but say it appears … read more »

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Nigeria midfielder Christain Obodo abducted by unknown gunmen

June 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria midfielder Christain Obodo has been abducted by unknown gunmen in southern Nigeria. A family friend has told BBC Sport that the kidnappers have issued a ransom demand for nearly US$200,000. Police in Warri are yet to issue any official … read more »

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UN security council delegation meets Ethiopia’s Zenawi

May 22, 2011 by benim

A joint consultative meeting between the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the UN Security Council began in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa on Saturday.   The annual meeting will deliberate on a range of regional issues, particularly security. … read more »

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Southern Sudan: north’s seizure of Abyei is ‘war’

May 22, 2011 by benim

JUBA, Sudan – Northern Sudan’s seizure of a contested border region is an act of war, a spokesman for the Southern Sudanese army said Sunday. Southern forces have completely withdrawn from the town of Abyei after northern troops occupied the … read more »

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94 killed in Gaddafi assault

March 20, 2011 by benim

Benghazi – At least 94 people were killed in an assault launched two days ago on the rebel-held Libyan city of Benghazi by forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi, medics and AFP correspondents said on Sunday. “Yesterday we had about 50 … read more »

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Yemen: Security forces open fire on protesters

March 12, 2011 by benim

Government security forces opened fire on protesters when they awoke for prayers near Sana University Saturday morning, killing one man and injuring hundreds, witnesses said. Ahmed A. Manaiee, who was killed, had been a speaker during weeks of protests calling … read more »

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