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Libya former rebels' Tripoli military commander Abdel Hakim Belhaj, second left, speaks with Libya fighters prior to the arrival of Libyan Transitional National Council chairman Mustafa Abdel Jalil at Metiga airport in Tripoli, Libya, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
Islamist   Libya   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Libyan civil war		  The Daily Telegraph 
'Rendition' Libyan commander Abdel Hakim Belhadj to form his own party
Abdel Hakim Belhadj, a prominent Islamist commander suing MI6 over his alleged rendition by the CIA in 2004, is poised to emerge as a powerful political force in Libya after announcing that he would... (photo: AP / Francois Mori)
A journalist records the verdict of the judges in the trial against former Liberian President Charles Taylor, seen on the screen standing in the court room of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in Leidschendam, near The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday April 26, 2012.
Crime   Liberia   Photos   UK   Wikipedia: Special Court for Sierra Leone		  The Independent 
Liberian warlord 'would not be safe' in UK prison
In submissions to the Special Court for Sierra Leone, the former Liberian warlord's defence team complained that the 80-year term recommended by the prosecution was "vindictive and... (photo: AP / Peter Dejong)
A statue of Egypt's Nobel laureate Naguib Mahfouz is back dropped with an electoral poster of presidential candidate Amr Moussa and Arabic writing which reads, "Egypt's reconstruction needs the effort of all Egyptians," in Cairo, Egypt, Tuesday, May 8, 2012.  Chicago Tribune 
Egypt presidential candidates clash in TV debate
CAIRO — Egyptians gathered in living rooms and cafes Thursday night to mark another first in their troubled political odyssey toward a new democracy: a televised presidential debate that was as... (photo: AP / Nasser Nasser)
Democracy   Egypt   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Egyptian presidential election, 2012
Palestinian Islamic Jihad militants take part in a rally calling for the Arab League during their summit in Libya to cancel an initiative for indirect talks regarding peace with Israel, in Gaza City, Saturday, March 27, 2010. Earlier this month, Arab nations opened the door for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to enter four months of indirect, American-brokered peace talks with Israel. But they later threatened to withdraw support for the indirect talks because of recent Israeli announcements on plans for new settlement building. (Photo by Ahmed Deeb/WN)  The Examiner 
Obama's democracy: Insulting Islam means life sentence in Libya
Barack Obama has a new foreign policy achievement to boast about on the campaign trail in 2012: turning Libya into a Iranian-style Islamofascist state. New laws in the North African country instate a... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)
Democracy   Islam   Libya   Photos   Wikipedia: Foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration
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Togo riot police face off supporters of opposition leader Jean-Pierre Fabre protested in Lome, Togo. Tuesday March 9, 2010. Peace FM Online
The Togo Police Drama
The persistent denial by the Ho Municipal Chief Executive, Isaac Kodobisah, of his involvement in the release of four policemen who were detained in Zukpe Police Post in... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)
Democracy   Photos   Police Arrest   Togo   Wikipedia :Politics of Togo
Somber World Press Day in Somalia after 5th death STL Today
Somber World Press Day in Somalia after 5th death
Dozens of Somali journalists met Thursday in somber silence to celebrate World Press Freedom Day, a meeting that came only hours after the killing of the fifth Somali... (photo: UN / Stuart Price)
Africa   Death   Photos   Somalia   UN   Wikipedia: Somalia
Military loyal to junta chief Capt. Amadou Sanogo return from the parachutists military camp, after taking control in fighting against anti-junta forces, in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Gunfire echoed across the capital Tuesday as Malian government troops battled each other, killing at least 12 people as one side tried to oust soldiers who seized power in a coup over a month ago. Mali's coup leaders, who ostensibly handed over power to an interim civilian government on April 12 but who still wield power, said they control the state broadcaster, the airport and a military base, fending off attacks by opposing forces. Sanogo told a private radio station Monday night that the countercoup had failed and that his soldiers have captured foreign fighters. The Guardian
Why were regional institutions unable to avert Mali's political crisis?
Burkina Faso and Niger look likelier to resolve Mali's problems than Ecowas, a reality the international community should note Soldiers and security forces gather at the... (photo: AP / Harouna Traore)
Africa   Bamako   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Mali
Two soldiers loyal to junta chief Capt. Amadou Sanogo load their weapons, including a machine gun, onto a taxi which they hailed while returning on foot from the parachutists military camp, where junta soldiers took control in fighting against anti-junta forces, in Bamako, Mali, Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Gunfire echoed across the capital Tuesday as Malian government troops battled each other, killing at least 12 people as one side tried to oust soldiers who seized power in a coup over a month ago. Mali's coup leaders, who ostensibly handed over power to an interim civilian government on April 12 but who still wield power, said they control the state broadcaster, the airport and a military base, fending off attacks by opposing forces. Sanogo told a private radio station Monday night that the countercoup had failed and that his soldiers have captured foreign fighters. The New York Times
Mali Uprising Proves No Threat to Junta Leader’s Vision of Authority
BAMAKO, Mali — This onetime model of African stability remained in a precarious state on Tuesday as the new military junta fought back an attempted countercoup by... (photo: AP / Harouna Traore)
Africa   Mali   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: 2012 Malian coup d'état
Algeria's Uncertain Future Real Clear Politics
Algeria's Uncertain Future
Although its own Arab Spring received less attention than the rest of North Africa, 2011 was a decisive year for Algeria. In February, while its neighbors were grappling... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz)
Africa   Algeria   Arab   Future   Photos   Wikipedia: Terrorism
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Eastern Africa
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RONAK GOPALDAS: Deal with the threat before it spreads through Africa Business Day
IVAN TUROK: Urban growth can drive Africa’s resurgence Business Day
Central Africa
FDLR rebels kill 50 civilians in Democratic Republic of Congo The Siasat Daily
Falconets Off to Congo DR All Africa
Congo's Bosco 'Terminator' Ntaganda 'will be caught' - ICC BBC News
Western Africa
Empty land and grass with blue sky - climate - environment Climate Change: Its Effects On Migration, Conflict In Northern Ghana Joy Online
File - Journalists take notes and record as they listen to the verdict of the trial against former Liberian President Charles Taylor, seen on the screen standing in the court room of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in Leidschendam, near The Hague, Netherlands, Thursday April 26, 2012. Sierra Leone trial: Charles Taylor set to address court BBC News
Soldiers stand guard outside the presidential palace after a military coup in Bamako, Mali, Friday, March 23, 2012. Amnesty cites rights abuses in northern Mali Al Jazeera
Southern Africa
ARTS: Up close and personal is the only way Business Day
Mali facing worst crisis in 50 years, report says STL Today
Burger faces nine month layoff Orange News
North Africa
Cargo Ships India ranked 46th in trade logistics performance Newstrack India
In this photo taken on a government organized tour, soldiers and civilians gather in front of a burning official building following an airstrike in Tripoli, Libya, early Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Nato defends its role over civilian deaths in Libya The Independent
Soldiers operate their Bradley armored fighting vehicle during an operation to search for weapons and munitions in areas of anti-Coalition activity along the Iraq-Syria border. The troopers are assigned to 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Calvary Regiment. U.S. Fighting kills 32 as Syria peace plan falters Otago Daily Times
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