'They will regret it if they attack us' [ Africa ] Hundreds of Mogadishu residents are fleeing the war-ravaged city, ahead of a large offensive Somalia's government has promised against the insurgents to wrest back control of the country. Full Story... Shelling kills at least 9 in Somalia: groupChild among the dead after Mogadishu violence12 civilians killed in Mogadishu attack
Kenya rounds up prey for starving lions [ Science ] Kenyan game rangers on Wednesday began rounding up thousands of zebras and other herbivores to be moved to a reserve where starving lions have been attacking livestock. Full Story...
Zim failing to stop rights abuses: Amnesty [ Africa ] Zimbabwe's unity government has failed to keep its promise to reform state institutions to prevent rights abuses and perpetrators are given the "all clear," Amnesty International said. Full Story... More of the same on Zim coalition anniversaryAfriForum serves papers on Zim governmentNew year brings more trouble for Zim farmers
Nigeria VP offers quick fix [ Africa ] The Nigerian Vice President's takeover as acting head of state has eased immediate concerns about who is in charge, but political uncertainty will persist until the next presidential elections are held. Full Story... Nigerian parliament backs deputyParliament suspends presidentNigeria sits on verge of anarchy |