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Acting Nigerian President Dissolves Cabinet in Full Takeover Bid

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:20:05 +0100

Nigeria’s acting President Goodluck Jonathan delivered a death blow to his political opponents.

Peace Framework Signed With Rebel Group in Sudan

Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:26:28 +0100

The Sudanese government signed a peace framework with a major rebel group the Liberation and Justice Movement.

Uganda Guards Kill Three Amid Sacred Tomb Fire

By Kremena Krumova/Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:26:03 +0100

Clashes between police and supporters of Uganda’s largest Buganda tribe left three dead.

Nigerian Mothers Say Government Failed to Protect Them from Massacre

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:16:51 +0100

Several hundred Nigerian women, dressed in black, demonstrated in Jos and Abuja against the lack of government protection.

The Hidden Side of Somali Piracy

By María Femés/Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:09:44 +0100

In recent times, the world has witnessed a growing phenomenon in the Horn of Africa: Piracy.

Ethiopia Denies $95M from 'Live Aid' Proceeds Was Spent on Weapons

/Epoch Times Staff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:03:14 +0100

Zenawi said that the BBC had fallen for lies fabricated by his political opponents.

Financial Crisis in South Africa Could Starve Lions

Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:58:12 +0100

The world's economic crisis could potentially affect the food supply for South African lions.

Nigerian Massacre Prompts More Questions

By Andy Thomas/Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:26:03 +0100

The estimated body count rose to more than 500 on Monday.

Sectarian Violence Leaves 500 Nigerians Dead

By Andy Thomas/Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:09:30 +0100

The estimated body count rose to more than 500 on Monday.

Over 200 Dead in Conflict in Nigeria

Epoch Times Staff — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:32:54 +0100

Over 200 people are feared dead after clashes erupted outside of the central Nigerian city of Jos.

More Floods Expected in Uganda

/Epoch Times Staff — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:02:45 +0100

Weather forecasters say there will be more flooding in already disaster-struck Uganda until mid-April.

Three Journalists Kidnapped in Nigeria

Epoch Times Staff — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:59:29 +0100

Three journalists were kidnapped in southeastern Nigeria on Wednesday.

Mudslide Kills 80 in Uganda

Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:17:43 +0100

A massive mudslide caused by heavy rains killed 80 people in the village of Nameitsi.

Huge Pharaoh Head Found in Egypt

Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:00:23 +0100

A huge granite head of an Egyptian pharaoh has been discovered in Luxor, Egypt.

Foreign Ownership of Companies Curtailed in Zimbabwe

Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:57:04 +0100

A new law in Zimbabwe requires all foreign companies to transfer a majority of their shares to local owners.

Food Convoys Blocked in Somalia

Epoch Times Staff — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:41:30 +0100

Armed militants in Somalia are blocking United Nations food convoys to more than 360,000 malnourished refugees.

Nigerian President’s Return Shrouded in Mystery

By Peter Valk/ Epoch Times Staff — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:27:28 +0100

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua returned to Nigeria on Wednesday, but has not been seen in public yet.

Nigeria President Makes Covert Return

Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:48:58 +0100

Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua’s unannounced return has caused surprise and suspicion.

Niger—President Arrested, Borders Closed

Epcoh Times Staff — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:20:21 +0100

Shots in the streets of Niamey, Niger's largest city, on Thursday announced a coup by the self-proclaimed Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD).

Cameroon Regulates Trade of Endangered Animal Meat

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:46:08 +0100

The Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife has authorized the sale of wildlife meat, or "bushmeat," on designated markets.

Tensions High Between Kenya PM and President

Epoch Times Staff — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:29:12 +0100

Kenya's PM Raila Odinga suspended two high level officials for alleged misappropriation of funds.

Eleven Pirates Sentenced 15 Years

Epoch Times Staff — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:20:48 +0100

Eleven Somali pirates have been sentenced to 15 years each in prison by a court in Berbera, Somalia.

Rwandan Government Attempts to Silence Opposition

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:18:27 +0100

Rwanda opposition party leader Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, was interrogated by the Rwandan regime for several hours.

H1N1 Outbreak in Senegal

Epoch Times Staff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:59:38 +0100

Senegal has confirmed 14 cases of (A) H1N1—similar to swine flu,—in three cities in the country

Nigeria Vice President Given Temporary Power

Epoch Times Staff — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:58:21 +0100

A political deadlock that has seen Nigeria without a president ended as the vice president was voted in.

Somalia to Close Three Embassies in Europe

Epoch Times Staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:21:27 +0100

Somalia will close three out of its five embassies in Europe, citing funding difficulties.

Rwandan Opposition Leader Assaulted

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:36:29 +0100

Rwandan politician Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza attacked by mob in front of the government office.

South Africa 20 Years Later: From Apartheid to World Cup

By Renate Lilge-Stodieck/Epoch Times Staff — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:37:14 +0100

Twenty years ago this month, racial segregation was cast aside in South Africa.

Nigeria In Turmoil During President’s Absence

By Peter Valk/Epoch Times Staff — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:49:09 +0100

The troubled nation has plunged into turmoil and seems adrift.

Ethiopian Plane Crashes into Sea off Beirut

Reuters — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:39:22 +0100

An Ethiopian Airlines plane with 90 people on board has crashed into the sea shortly after taking off from Beirut.