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Charles Taylor: Sentence upheld
An international court in the Netherlands ruled Thursday to uphold the 50-year sentence handed down last year to…
Gunmen open fire on sleeping college students in Nigeria
Under the cover of darkness, gunmen approached a dormitory in a rural Nigerian town and opened fire, killing…
Al Shabaab backed by money from U.S.
Peter Bergen says Al-Shabaab has been bolstered not only by American recruits but also by money from U.S.…
Kenya mall attack: Additional suspect arrested
An additional suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with the deadly attack on a mall in Nairobi, Kenya,…
Kipsang smashes marathon record
Moments after crossing the line, the new marathon world record holder Wilson Kipsang had just one thought on…
New Egyptian government to be in place by spring, minister says
Work is under way to establish political stability in Egypt following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsy, the…
Kenyans debate: Should we stay or go?
After the deadly attack at a Nairobi mall by terrorists claiming to members of a Somali-based group, Kenyans…
Opinion: Al-Shabaab losing
Ethan Bueno de Mesquita says the Somali rebel group's recent attacks on Kenya are a sign that it…
Why Nigerian pharmacists in the U.S deserve commendation for attracting business to diaspora and homeland. By Chido Nwangwu
Why Nigerian pharmacists in the U.S deserve commendation for attracting business to diaspora and homeland. By Dr. Chido Nwangwu, Founder…
Dozens reported dead in Sudan protests
Clashes in Sudan between protesters and police about rising gasoline prices have left dozens dead, according to protest…
Mall siege planned for more than a year
The Nairobi attack was planned for more than a year by conspirators who rented a store in the…
The best of African street art
Africa street art can be anything from beautifully painted shop fronts, to spray can graffiti, to inspiring murals.…
Suspect eyed after ammunition falls out
A man is being held at a Kenyan military hospital on suspicion of being among those who attacked…
Interpol issues alert for ‘White Widow’
Interpol issues a red notice for Briton Samantha Lewthwaite, the so-called "White Widow," at the request of Kenyan…
More U.S. Marines fortify Nairobi embassy security
More U.S. Marines are fortifying security at the American Embassy in Nairobi following the deadly shopping mall attack…