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Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 09:59
The final ruling by the appeals judges at the Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) marks the end of seven years of proceedings.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 - 09:41
Attacks on the up-scale Nairobi shopping mall has left at least 69 people dead and over 200 wounded. The Somali-based Islamist group al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for the killings. Analysts said the latest attacks in Kenya could further lead to the whole destabilization of the entire region. On Monday, the interior ministry said the fire in the mall had been contained, although plumes of smoke continued to dominate Nairobi's skyline as night fell.
Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:21
The Nigerian newspaper Vanguard has quoted an army spokesman as saying troops killed 150 Boko Haram insurgents last weekend. At least 16 soldiers also died in what Vanguard says could have been an operation gone wrong.
Friday, September 6, 2013 - 08:21
The demand for ivory has increased worldwide. Rebel groups in central Africa have joined the trade.They are killing elephants and sell their tusks to get money for better weapons.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 12:19
The UN special envoy to the Great Lakes region, Mary Robinson is visiting the volatile eastern region of the DRC, as fighting between M23 rebels and Congolese troops backed by UN forces continues.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 - 12:18
With a rise in conflicts in neighboring states, Central African nations like Cameroon are experiencing more gun crime. A convention to solve the problem has been signed, but countries have been slow to ratify.
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 09:09
The UN peacekeeping force (MONUSCO) has for the first time actively intervened in eastern Congo. It’s a significant step in the right direction, but peace can’t be achieved by force only, says Andrea Schmidt.
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 07:27
In a bid to improve its image in eastern Congo, the UN is for the first time fighting alongside the Congolese army against M23 rebels. However, MONUSCO's new strategy has reportedly cost the lives of two civilians.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 - 07:18
M23 rebels on Tuesday (27.08.2013) resumed attacks on the Congolese army according to local media in eastern DRC. The army, backed by a UN special brigade, is seeking to bring peace to the volatile region.
Friday, October 12, 2012 - 00:00
A pilot project aims to give legal land tenure to some of Rio de Janeiro's favela dwellers. Although it will increase costs for inhabitants, there's hope it will also stimulate economic growth.