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27th Jul 2014

Libya: US embassy evacuated after heavy violence

The United States has evacuated its embassy staff in Libya due to violence between rival militias in the capital. Secretary of State John Kerry said there was a “very real risk” to US diplomats. The US embassy staff were … Continued

21st Jul 2014

Kenya: Several killed in Mombasa shooting

Kenyan police have said several people were killed in a shooting in Mombasa. It is the latest in a spate of attacks linked to Somali militants. The authorities confirmed that gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on the outskirts … Continued

20th Jul 2014

Kenya: Seven killed as gunmen hijack bus in Lamu county

MOMBASA, (Xinhua): At least seven people were killed and others injured after unknown gunmen hijacked a passenger bus in the coastal town of Witu, a government official confirmed on Saturday. Lamu County Commissioner Miiri Njenga said the attack on … Continued

20th Jul 2014

Libya: Militia renew assault on Libyan airport

Islamist militia have launched their heaviest attack so far on Libya’s main airport, security officials say. The assault comes two days after a truce with rival militants collapsed. Officials said bombardment of the airport resumed early on Sunday after … Continued

15th Jul 2014

Egypt: Arab League urges ‘all parties’ to back Egypt’s Gaza truce plan

CAIRO, (Agencies): Arab foreign ministers in Cairo early Tuesday called on “all parties” to accept an Egyptian proposal to end the raging conflict between Israel and Hamas, after the Palestinian militant group signalled its rejection of the truce. The … Continued

14th Jul 2014

Libya: Several killed after militias battle at the airport

Relative calm has returned to the area surrounding Libya’s main airport after clashes. Heavy fighting had erupted among rival militias around the main airport, about 30 kilometers south of the Libyan capital, Tripoli. Sunday’s fighting killed six and … Continued

12th Jul 2014

Nigeria: Over 160 civilians killed in central north Nigeria

LAGOS, (Xinhua): At least 160 people have so far been killed in recent attacks in Sanga area of central north Nigeria’s Kaduna state by yet-to-be identified gunmen, local official said Friday. Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen had raided … Continued

9th Jul 2014

Somalia: Al Shabab again targets Mogadishu’s Villa Somalia

Al Shabab has carried out an armed assault on Somalia’s presidential palace, penetrating the fortified complex. Security had been increased after al Shabab attacked the parliament building over the weekend. The Shabab attackers reportedly blew themselves up after penetrating … Continued

6th Jul 2014

Kenya: Death toll rises to 20 in Tana Delta and Hindi attacks

[Photo: Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Ole Lenku says security has been beefed up across the country. Photo: Standard] By Cyrus Ombati Mombasa, (Standard): At least 18 people were killed in separate fresh attacks on Saturday night … Continued

5th Jul 2014

Senegal dismisses PM Toure after she loses Dakar vote

Senegal has dismissed Prime Minister Aminata Toure. She had been in office since September 1, 2013. Parliament dismissed Toure, 51, on Friday after she failed to win a seat in local elections in the capital, Dakar, government sources … Continued

4th Jul 2014

Egypt sees bloody clashes on 1st anniv. of Morsi’s ouster

CAIRO, (Xinhua): Bloody clashes erupted in Egypt between the security and supporters of ousted former Islamist President Mohamed Morsi on Thursday, the first anniversary of his removal. Protesters on Thursday blocked traffic in main streets in the capital Cairo … Continued

29th Jun 2014

Nigeria: Bombing in northeastern Nigeria leaves 10 dead

Police in the northern Nigerian city of Bauchi say they are searching for the reason for a deadly blast overnight. The explosion wracked a local brothel. No claim of responsibility has yet been made. An explosion in the Nigerian … Continued

28th Jun 2014

Central African Republic: At least 45 people killed in new violence

[Christian man chases suspected Seleka officer near Bangui airport. 9 Dec 2013] UNITED NATIONS, (Xinhua): The UN Refugee Agency ( UNHCR) said that at least 45 people have been killed this week and scores wounded in new violence and reprisal … Continued

26th Jun 2014

Libya: Violence and low turnout mar Libya parliamentary election

Voters in Libya have been to the polls to elect a new parliament that, it is hoped, might bring more political stability to the country. Turnout was low and there were some instances of violence, in one … Continued

26th Jun 2014

Nigeria: Deadly shopping mall explosion kills dozens

Dozens are feared dead in an apparent bombing at a shopping center in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, although Boko Haram militants are suspected of carrying out the attack. The huge explosion tore … Continued

24th Jun 2014

Egypt jails three Jazeera journalists for seven to 10 years

Three Al Jazeera journalists were jailed for seven years in Egypt on Monday after a court convicted them of helping a “terrorist organization” by spreading lies. The three, who all deny the charge, include Australian Peter Greste, Al Jazeera’s … Continued

23rd Jun 2014

Egypt: US Sec of State urges Egypt to pursue moderate policies and fight terrorism

In the highest-level American visit to Egypt since the new government took office, the secretary of state has urged political moderation and a stand on terrorism in the Middle East. Improved relations are being sought. US Secretary of State John … Continued

22nd Jun 2014

US Secretary of State Kerry makes surprise stop in Egypt

Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Cairo for the first high-level US meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. Kerry tacked his surprise visit onto a trip aimed at uniting Iraq’s leadership. On Sunday, Secretary of State John … Continued

18th Jun 2014

Libya: US captures suspected 2012 Benghazi consulate attack ringleader

[Photo: Ahmed Abu Khattala] A militant suspected of being involved in the deadly 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi has been captured in a secret raid in Libya. Four Americans, including the ambassador, were killed in the attack. … Continued

17th Jun 2014

Kenya: Al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack which killed 48

Al-Shabab militants have claimed responsibility for the attack on a Kenyan coastal city popular with tourists. Al-Qaeda’s Somali affiliate declared Kenya a warzone and warned tourists against visiting the country. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility on Monday for the … Continued