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Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:15
A statement issued by the mediators trying to resolve the latest fighting in Congo says the two sides have made "significant progress" since the talks in Uganda began last week.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:21
International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda Tuesday said she would prove that Deputy President William Ruto and former radio presenter Joshua Sang were the main architects of the violence in Uasin Gishu and Nandi districts in early 2008.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:24
Central African Republic has entered into phase two of its civil unrest, as forces loyal to the ousted president embark on guerrilla warfare that has claimed more than 80 lives in two days.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:26
The Central African Republic army chief has been sacked after forces loyal to the deposed president launched a new offensive.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:27
An attack by suspected Islamic sect members on a town guarded by a vigilante group in north-east Nigeria on Sunday killed at least 18 people and injured 17, residents and a government official said.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:34
U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel testifies in front of the House Armed Services Committee to support military intervention in Syria.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 08:17
Government officials, non-state actors, including regional, international and civil society organizations rose from their meeting in Accra, Ghana, calling for the establishment in Africa of functional national infrastructures for peace with institutional and financial autonomy through the creation of National Peace Funds as one of its components.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 08:18
The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Somalia, Mr. Nicholas Kay, has congratulated the president, government and people of Somalia on the first anniversary of the country's Federal Government.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 08:23
U.S. wildlife authorities say they will destroy six metric tons of illegal elephant ivory seized by customs agents.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 08:37
The top United Nations official in Liberia today lauded Liberia’s commitments in maintaining peace, while underlining the need for the country to strengthen its justice and security sectors in preparation for taking on increasing security responsibilities.