Africa
Zimbabwe leader: Violence by security forces 'unacceptable'
Harare, Jan 22 (AP/UNB) — Zimbabwe's president calls violence by security forces "unacceptable" and says it will be investigated after a week of economic crisis and crackdown in which activists said a dozen people were killed.
Death toll in Nairobi attack climbs to 21, plus 5 attackers
Nairobi, Jan 17 (AP/UNB) — The death toll from an extremist attack on a luxury hotel and shopping complex in Nairobi climbed to 21, plus the five militants killed, police said Wednesday in the aftermath of the brazen overnight siege by al-Shabab gunmen. Two people accused of facilitating the attack were arrested.
Al-Shabab extremists claim deadly attack on Nairobi hotel
Nairobi, Jan 16 (AP/UNB) — Extremists stormed a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital on Tuesday, setting off thunderous explosions and gunning down people at cafe tables in an attack claimed by Africa's deadliest Islamic militant group. A police officer said at least 15 people had died.
Extremists attack hotel in Nairobi; al-Shabab claims role
Nairobi, Jan 15 (AP/UNB) — Extremists attacked a luxury hotel in Kenya's capital Tuesday, sending people fleeing in panic as explosions and heavy gunfire reverberated through the complex and black smoke rose over the scene. A witness reported seeing at least two bodies.
Congo's neighbors call for vote recount in troubled election
Kinshasa, Jan 14(AP/UNB) — Congo's neighbors are calling for a vote recount in the disputed presidential election and suggesting the formation of a government of national unity to avoid possible instability.
Three killed, 11 injured in Nigeria road accident
Abuja, Jan 12 (Xinhua/UNB) - Three people have been confirmed killed in an accident on southern Nigeria's Lagos-Ibadan expressway, the busiest inter-state route in the country, the local road safety police said on Saturday.
In Sudan, no one is clear on what happens after al-Bashir
Cairo, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — As violent anti-government protests enter their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn-out unrest across much of the country and a fractured opposition without a clear idea of what to do if their wish to see the country's leader of 29 years go comes true.
12 killed in Burkina Faso terrorist attack
Ouagadougou, Jan 11 (Xinhua/UNB) -- Twelve people were killed and two others injured Thursday in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso's northern province of Soum, the country's security ministry announced late Friday in a statement.
Congo's ruling coalition wins majority in national assembly
Congo, Jan 12 (AP/UNB) — The ruling coalition of Congo's outgoing President Joseph Kabila has won a large majority of national assembly seats, the electoral commission announced early Saturday, while the presidential election runner-up was poised to file a court challenge alleging fraud.
Congo's surprise election result could face court challenge
Congo, Jan 11 (AP/UNB) — Congo appeared on the cusp of its first peaceful transfer of power with the surprise victory Thursday of opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi, despite clear signs that a rival opposition leader actually won in a landslide.