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Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 07:06
Tanzania has suspended the publication of a major regional newspaper, the East African, with diplomats voicing concern at a possible crackdown on press freedom ahead of elections in October.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 07:03
The United States has spent about $65 billion to build Afghanistan’s army and police forces, and until this month the American-led coalition regularly shared details on how the money was being put to use and on the Afghan forces’ progress.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:56
A group of women protested in Cairo on Thursday against the death of Shaimaa Sabbagh and around 25 other activists allegedly killed by security forces at recent rallies marking the anniversary of Egypt's 2011 uprising.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:54
Police in Ivory Coast have set up a special unit to investigate a series of suspected ritual killings of children. More than 20 children have been kidnapped and killed across the country in recent weeks and most of the bodies have shown signs of mutilation.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:51
Chad's army has driven Boko Haram militants out of Malumfatori town in north-eastern Nigeria. The reported capture of the town, which lies near the borders of Chad and Niger, follows two days of fighting.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:50
Kazakhstan is clamping down on peaceful rallies for fear of a repeat of the demonstrations that triggered the Ukraine crisis. UN rapporteur Maina Kiai said there was a “very limited space for the expression of dissenting views” in the oil-rich nation.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:49
Islamic State’s self-proclaimed caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has demanded that all of the world’s Muslims pledge allegiance to him—and Sinai’s main insurgent movement, Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, in November became one of the main jihadist groups outside Syria and Iraq to do so.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:47
Boko Haram, Ebola, Central African Republic, South Sudan - African leaders have much on their agenda at their summit this weekend. At the top of the list is the creation of an anti-terrorism force.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:40
Military Strategy Forum at CSIS. General David M. Rodriguez shares his views on the opportunities and challenges in front of the Africa Command for the upcoming year.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 06:39
Western governments should re-engage with Baku in a more open and constructive manner. As part of this process, the speedy release of most vulnerable, at-risk prisoners should be prioritized.