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African Union chairperson candidates advocate for permanent UN Security Council seats
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on Friday for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for inter-Africa trade among other issues. Raila Odinga of Kenya, Mahamoud Ali...
Somaliland's new president is sworn in after elections that boosted region's drive for recognition
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland on Thursday swore in its new president after last month's election that gave a boost for the region's push for international recognition. The ceremony came a day after Somalia and Ethiopia agreed in Turkey to hold “technical...
Clashes erupt between Somalia's federal troops and regional forces over a disputed local election
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Clashes erupted on Wednesday morning in a southern town in Somalia between the country's federal government forces and regional troops of the state of Jubbaland amid escalating tensions over a disputed regional election there. The hourslong fighting in...
Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over 1,000 suspects in Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and produced millions in financial damages, the global police organization said Tuesday. ...
Alysha Clark gets chance to play close to home by joining Athletes Unlimited
Alysha Clark jumped at the chance to play close to home. After playing overseas for many years in the offseason, the Tennessee native joined Athletes Unlimited this winter. The organization will play its fourth season in Nashville from Feb. 5-March 2. “It's really...
AngloGold Ashanti: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — JOHANNESBURG (AP) — AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU) on Thursday reported earnings of $223 million in its third quarter. The Johannesburg-based company said it had net income of 53 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 56 cents per...
Nile basin nations say water-sharing accord has come into force without Egypt's backing
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A regional partnership of 10 countries says an agreement on the equitable use of water resources from the Nile River basin has come into force despite the notable opposition of Egypt. The legal status of the “cooperative framework” was formally confirmed...
Somalia says it welcomes Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeepers there
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union peacekeepers winds down. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi on...
Mozambique counts votes in its presidential election as opposition alleges fraud
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Mozambique began counting votes late Wednesday in a presidential election that is expected to extend the ruling party's 49 years in power, though the opposition was already alleging fraud and manipulation. Independent candidate Venancio Mondlane, a...
