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Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:13
Rwanda's Democratic Green Party has been officially recognized as a political party after years of what it calls government obstruction and faces a race against time to field candidates for next month's election.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:17
Zimbabwe's state radio says the country's ministry of mines controlled by longtime ruler President Robert Mugabe has not struck a deal to sell uranium to Iran for its nuclear program.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:33
The spokesman for Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) says his group has evidence that senior ZANU-PF officials including the first lady contravened the constitution as well as the electoral laws in the run up to the July 31st general election.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:40
Deposed former Central African Republic (CAR) President Francois Bozize still nurtures ambitions of returning to power, he told French media, ending months of silence since he was ousted by rebel forces in March.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:19
The US state department has sent two military fire experts to help the Kenyan government investigate the cause of Wednesday morning's fire that gutted the transit area at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), leaving travelers stranded and flights diverted.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 13:04
An Ethiopian military aircraft carrying ammunition crash-landed at Mogadishu's international airport on Friday, bursting into flames and killing four of the six crew members.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 07:30
At least 44 worshippers have been shot dead at a mosque in northeastern Nigeria, officials in Borno state say.
The killings took place during dawn prayers on Sunday, although news only emerged on Monday, as communications are disrupted by a state of emergency.
The attack occurred in the town of Konduga, 35km (22 miles) from the state capital, Maiduguri.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 07:50
Mali's presidential election has been won by Ibrahim Boubacar Keita after his rival admitted defeat in the second round.
Ex-Finance Minister Soumaila Cisse said he had congratulated Mr Keita and wished him good luck.
Mr Keita, 68, served as prime minister from 1994 to 2000.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 09:02
Spokesperson Marie Harf addresses the Al Qaeda threat in the Middle East, U.S. cooperation with Yemen, Deputy Secretary Burns' Meetings in Egypt, the U.S. position on Israeli settlements, and Zimbabwe's elections.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 09:14
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the embassy closures in the Middle East, the security situation in Yemen, renewed engagement with Iran after its elections, foreign fighters in Syria, the Ergenekon trial in Turkey, and other issues.