An un-named Muslim country is funding the creation of a well-armed and privately trained militia force in Somalia's north to fight piracy, blogs Elizabeth Dickinson. Read more »
King Mohammed VI has declared national mourning following the tragic crash of a military plane which left several casualties among members of the Royal Armed Forces. Read more »
The 2011 AfDB Annual Meetings from 6-10 June in Lisbon, Portugal will feature a number of events. Read more »
Representatives of American high-tech industries say a law intended to promote peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo could result in a "de facto embargo" of minerals mined in ... Read more »
Nile Basin ministers in charge of water issues have noted that cooperation is critical in light of climate change and its impacts and uncertainty over available water resources. Read more »
Following the speedy seizure of assets connected to Libya in western countries, questions will again be raised as to the double standards that still hold up the recovery of ... Read more »
Unlike most countries focusing on the conflict in Libya, Turkey has turned its attention to the humanitarian crisis by providing a ferry to rescue 250 severely injured people from ... Read more »
As Egypt braces for Saturday's vote on constitutional amendments in its first referendum since the revolution, U.S. lawmakers are seeking to introduce laws that seeks to stimulate ... Read more »
The oil producing town of Ras Lanuf has seen some of the worst fighting between pro- and anti-Muammar Gaddafi forces. Oil workers fear one wrong move from either side could see an ... Read more »
The United Nations Security Council has taken a unanimous decision to refer a case of human rights violations against Libyan authorities to the International Criminal Court. Read more »
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