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World - Africa
Increased Somali Fighting Could Jeopardize Kidnapped Journalists
Jun 5, 2009, 5:00 amWorsening violence in Somalia has heightened concerns for the safety of Alberta journalist Amanda Lindhout and a colleague who were kidnapped for ransom last August.
Death Toll Now 76 in S. Africa Gold Mine Tragedy
Jun 4, 2009, 3:00 pmThe bodies of 15 more illegal miners were brought to the surface, raising the death toll to at least 76.
55 Whales Die After Mass Beaching in South Africa
May 31, 2009, 11:00 amAt least 55 whales stranded on a beach were put down or died after rescue teams failed to return them to the ocean.
Zimbabwe Faces Continuing Cholera Threat, Red Cross Reports
May 26, 2009, 1:00 pmZimbabwe is on the brink of having 100,000 infections of cholera, which has already killed 4,283 people there.
Eleven Die in Stampede at Morocco Concert
May 24, 2009, 11:00 amEleven people were killed in a stampede at a stadium when thousands of spectators hurried to leave at the end of a concert.
Nigeria Police Kill Two Students Over Exam Protest
May 20, 2009, 1:00 pmNigerian police shot and killed two high school pupils at a violent protest over examinations.
Malawians Vote in Test of Political Stability
May 19, 2009, 2:00 pmMalawians voted in elections on Tuesday that could rekindle political instability in the southern African country.
Zimbabwe to Get First World Bank Grant Since 2001
May 18, 2009, 12:00 pmThe World Bank said it would soon make its first grant to Zimbabwe since 2001, a huge boost for the new government.
Angola Boosts Border Troops to Stem Diamond Smugglers
May 18, 2009, 11:00 amDiamond smugglers por into Angola's eastern diamond region every day from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bashir Sure to Face Genocide Charges, Says Prosecutor
May 12, 2009, 6:00 pmThe chief ICC prosecutor said he is confident the court's judges will soon charge Sudan's president with genocide.
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