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South Africa's Foreign Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma gestures while speaking during a media conference at the EU Council building in Brussels, Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006. Zuma met with EU officials on Tuesday to discuss the political situation in Africa and the Middle East as well as topical issues on the global agenda such as UN-reform, WTO, and HIV-AIDS
AU   Photos   Politics   South Africa   Wikipedia: Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma  
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Praise as Dlamini Zuma gets top AU job
Shanti Aboobaker | Political Bureau | POLITICAL parties across the spectrum hailed the election of Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma as new chairwoman of the AU Commission. | President Jaco... (photo: AP / Virginia Mayo)
In this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 photo, a police officer armed with an AK-47 rifle walks past pedestrians as he patrols a major road in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The radical sect Boko Haram, which in August 2011 bombed the United Nations headquarters in Nigeria, is the gravest security threat to Africa's most populous nation.
Africa   Arms   Crime   Photos   Wikipedia: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf  
 BBC News 
Drugs and arms fuel Africa unrest, says Liberia leader
Growing drug trafficking and unchecked arms trade are fuelling insurgencies across Africa, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said. | In a BBC interview, Mrs Sirleaf said the rise of militan... (photo: AP / Sunday Alamba)
A mosquito - insect - A medium for malaria  Joy Online 
Ghana can win war against malaria
Ghana can win the war against malaria if key strategies and interventions geared towards fighting the disease are implemented, Dr Alexis Nangbeifubah, Upper West Regional Director of Health Services h... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar)
Disease   Ghana   Malaria   Photos   Wikipedia: Malaria  
In this citizen journalism image provided by Shaam News Network SNN, taken on Saturday, July 14, 2012, Syrians chant slogans during a demonstration in Damascus, Syria.  Al Jazeera 
Red Cross declares Syria conflict a civil war
| The International Committee of the Red Cross has said it now considers the Syrian conflict a civil war, as activists reported intense battles between rebels and government forces in the capital, Dam... (photo: AP / Shaam News Network, SNN)
Civil War   Photos   Syria   Violence   Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011present)  
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File - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, center, observes a military parade at the country's anniversary celebrations, at the John Garang mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan, Monday, July 9, 2012. Al Jazeera
Leaders of rival Sudans meet
| African leaders have brought together the presidents of feuding neighbours Sudan and South Sudan for face to face talks at a hotel in the Ethiopian capital. | Satu... (photo: AP / Shannon Jensen)
Africa   Peace   Photos   Sudan   Wikipedia: South SudanSudan relations  
An X1.4 class flare erupted from the center of the sun, peaking on July 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM EDT. It erupted from Active Region 1520 which rotated into view on July 6. Al Jazeera
Solar storm barreling toward Earth
| A solar storm is racing toward Earth this weekend, but scientists say not to worry. | The blast of charged solar particles was due to arrive on Saturday morning and las... (photo: NASA)
Earth   Photos   Solar   Storm   Wikipedia: Solar flare  
Wide view of the Security Council chamber as the Council debates peacebuilding in post-conflict situations, 12 July, 2012. Al Jazeera
Ban urges Security Council action over Syria
| Ban Ki-moon, the United Nations secretary-general, has called on the UN Security Council take "decisive action" on the conflict in Syria a day after activists said scor... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe)
Peace   Photos   Syria   UN   Wikipedia: Syrian uprising (2011present)  
French gendarmerie officers serving in EULEX are seen on the Jarinje check-point on the border between Serbia and Kosovo, in Serb-dominated northern Kosovo, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. The European Union's most ambitious police mission to date will take over the policing of Kosovo from the United Nations, after months of delay and protests on both sides of the ethnic divide. The force, known as EULEX, will have over 2,000 police and justice workers monitoring and advising Kosovo's authorities on tackling corruption and organized cr Springfield News-Sun
French arrest warrant for Equatorial Guinea VP
| PARIS — France has issued an arrest warrant for the son of the president of Equatorial Guinea, a suspect in an investigation into the alleged misspending of publi... (photo: AP / Zvek)
Equatorial Guinea   France   Fraud   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue  
In this photo taken Sunday, July 1, 2012 and released by Mercy Corps on Monday, July 9, 2012, refugees escaping violence on Sudan's side of the disputed border arrive in Yida refugee camp, South Sudan. Al Jazeera
Q&A;: The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
| This country may have just marked its first anniversary as an independent nation, yet many here do not see much to celebrate. | As it stands, international aid agencies... (photo: AP / Mercy Corps, Cassandra Nelson)
Africa   Human Rights   Photos   Sudan   Wikipedia: South Sudan internal conflict (2011)  
In this May 16, 2012 photo, Islamist rebels from the Ansar Dine faction prepare to pray in the desert just outside Gao, Mali. The Guardian
Islamists' hold over Mali threatens Europe, diplomat warns
| Al-Qaida-linked insurgents using their control over north of country to recruit, arm and train growing numbers of fighters GUERR (02) 2012-07-13 13:46:35,487 Ansar Dine... (photo: AP / Diakaridia Dembele)
Al Qaida   Islam   Mali   Photos   Wikipedia: Ansar Dine  
Politics Terrorism
- South Africa accused of bullying as new AU leader elected
- International Justice Must Start at Home
- Mali's Media Strike Over Journalist Attacks
- Africa Offers New Partnership for Global Health
South Africa's Foreign Minister Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma gestures while speaking during a media conference at the EU Council building in Brussels, Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006. Zuma met with EU officials on Tuesday to discuss the political situation in Africa and the Middle East as well as topical issues on the global agenda such as UN-reform, WTO, and HIV-AIDS
Praise as Dlamini Zuma gets top AU job
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- From Nigeria with love
In this Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 photo, a police officer armed with an AK-47 rifle walks past pedestrians as he patrols a major road in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The radical sect Boko Haram, which in August 2011 bombed the United Nations headquarters in Nigeria, is the gravest security threat to Africa's most populous nation.
Drugs and arms fuel Africa unrest, says Liberia leader
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Business & Economy Energy & Industry
- Ghana to decide on probe of Peace Corps member
- Africa Offers New Partnership for Global Health
- Tony Blair's unfinished business
- Ghana to decide on probe of Peace Corps member
MS Saga Ruby in Montreal Old Port.
Last British-built cruise ship to retire
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- Africa Offers New Partnership for Global Health
- Shell faces $5 billion fine over Nigeria Bonga oil spill
- Shell faces $5 billion fine over Nigeria Bonga oil spill
- EDITORIAL: Deepening Ghana-French Relations
In this May 16, 2012 photo, Islamist rebels from the Ansar Dine faction prepare to pray in the desert just outside Gao, Mali.
Islamists' hold over Mali threatens Europe, diplomat warns
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Health Society & Culture
- Africa Offers New Partnership for Global Health
- UNESCO awards Equatorial Guinea prize despite outcry
- UNESCO awards Equatorial Guinea prize despite outcry
- Porn made in london hotel
A mosquito - insect - A medium for malaria
Ghana can win war against malaria
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- Shell could face huge fine for Nigeria spill
- S Africa's youth caught in gang crossfire
- Tony Blair's unfinished business
- Alleged Plane Crash On Tuesday Denied
 Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma (centre), Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa speaks at the hand-over ceremony of the Chairmanship of the Group of 77 from South Africa to Pakistan, as Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (left) and Dumisani Shadrack Kumalo, Perm
South African elected first female AU Commission head
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Science & InfoTech Sports
- UNESCO awards Equatorial Guinea prize despite outcry
- UNESCO awards Equatorial Guinea prize despite outcry
- UNESCO awards Equatorial Guinea prize despite outcry
- UNESCO awards 'shameful' E.Guinea science prize
French gendarmerie officers serving in EULEX are seen on the Jarinje check-point on the border between Serbia and Kosovo, in Serb-dominated northern Kosovo, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. The European Union's most ambitious police mission to date will take over the policing of Kosovo from the United Nations, after months of delay and protests on both sides of the ethnic divide. The force, known as EULEX, will have over 2,000 police and justice workers monitoring and advising Kosovo's authorities on tackling corruption and organized cr
French arrest warrant for Equatorial Guinea VP
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- Planned match between Liberia, Jamaica canceled
- Tickets sold to Liberia-Jamaica soccer match, despite no agr
- VP Boakai Presents Golden Image Sports Awards
- West Ham seek deal for Mali striker Modibo Maiga
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o of Cameroon waves as he arrives at Linate airport in Milan, Italy, Monday, July 27, 2009. Eto'o arrived in Milan for a medical that would complete a deal that would send the striker to Italian champions Inter Milan. Inter Milan reached a deal to sign Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o, his agent told Italian media on Thursday July 23, 2009. Josep Maria Mesalles made the announcement after talks with officials from the Serie A champion, and confirmed the Cameroon striker will sign a five-year contract.
Cameroon invites Samuel Eto’o to London Olympic Games
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