DR Congo mines ‘hit by extortion’
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.
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Zuma submits finance declaration
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.
Contractors ‘divert Somalia aid’
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a UN report says.
Nigeria charges over Jos killings
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.
Spanish hostage in Africa freed
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
A Spanish woman kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, Madrid says; and an Italian may also be free.
Nigeria ‘ignored attack warnings’
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Nigerian Christian group accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
Row over exhuming Rwanda leader
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The son of Rwanda's first President, Dominique Mbonyumutwa, protests at orders to exhume his father's remains.
UK gives condom aid ahead of World Cup ‘festivities’
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
The UK donates £1m ($1.5m) to South Africa to buy 42m condoms, as the nation builds up to the football World Cup.
Nigeria kidnappers free SA man
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A South African TV worker is freed by kidnappers a week after he was snatched near Nigeria's oil-rich Delta region.
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