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11 dead as Libyans rebel against Benghazi militias

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Libyan authorities retook control on Saturday of the headquarters and bases of militias in Benghazi after armed protesters attacked them overnight in violence that killed at least 11 people and wounde

US expanding secret spy bases in Africa: Report

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The US is expanding a secret network of air bases across Africa in order to spy on Al-Qaeda and other militant groups.

The surveillance is carried out by small, unmarked turboprop planes with hidden

Man impregnates mother twice in Zimbabwe

A mother-son duo in Zimbabwe, are on the run, after allegedly having an incestuous relationship that resulted in two pregnancies.

Simon Matsvara and his mother Ethel Vhangare fled their home in Pote

UN chief Ban Ki-moon urges quick implementation of Mali accord

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urged late on Saturday quick implementation of a West African accord requiring a military junta in Mali to step down and hand over power to lawful authorities.

The ju

China refutes 'land grab' charges in Africa

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Refuting charges that it has been buying up land in Africa, China has called for 'concrete' efforts to enable the continent's agricultural sector develop in a sustainable way.

"China always seeks foo

Chinese experts propose India-China-Africa trilateral

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Amid attempts by the West to project India and China as rivals in Africa, Chinese scholars have proposed trilateral cooperation between New Delhi, Beijing and the African continent which could include

India to give USD 8 mn to famine-hit countries in Africa

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India will provide humanitarian assistance of USD 8 million to the African countries afflicted by severe famine and drought like Somalia, Kenya and Djibouti.

With the issue of piracy being of "c

Juba, South Sudan: The world’s newest capital, a ramshackle refuge

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The world’s newest capital is a war-damaged city of tin-shack housing and bumpy roads, strung out along the steamy banks of the White Nile river.

"Juba might not look like Washington or London - or e

India pledges $5.7 billion, Africa backs India for UN seat

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The curtains came down on India's second summit with Africa, with New Delhi pledging $5.7 billion for 80 capacity-building institutions across the continent and the African Union declaring support for

India announces $5 bn aid for Africa, seeks support for UN reforms

Taking its burgeoning ties with Africa to a new high, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced a massive $5 billion aid for the next three years and an additional $700 million for set

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