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Côte d'Ivoire
Demands for intl action to stop Côte d'Ivoire "massacre"

afrol News, 4 April - Calls are getting louder for international action to intervene in the fighting in Côte d'Ivoire, where urban warfare and ethnic cleansing is leading to thousands of deaths and immense numbers of displaced.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Ogaden rebels issue famine alert

afrol News, 17 March - Rebel groups in Ogaden fighting the Ethiopian government warn of a "severe drought" in the region, which could develop into famine. They claim government is withholding aid.
Africa | Libya
Fleeing Africans tell tales of Libyan horror

afrol News, 4 March - As more sub-Saharan Africans manage to escape Libya, they tell stories about increasing racist attacks and desperation. Hundreds of thousands are still hiding out in Libya.
Libya
Evacuation of scared Africans from Libya starts

afrol News, 3 March - An international operation to evacuate the most vulnerable migrants from "liberated Libya" started today. African migrants told stories of horror and fear for racist attacks.

"Kenya, Niger, Mali troops support Ghaddafi"

afrol News, 2 March - The National Libyan Council, the interim government in "liberated Libya", is claiming that Kenya, Niger, Mali have sent regular troops to assist the Ghaddafi regime.
Ethiopia
Ethiopian "sacred forests" sold to Indian tea producer

afrol News, 18 February - Despite opposition from Ethiopia's President and environmental authorities, a rainforest area providing livelihood to an indigenous people has been leased out to make tea plantations.
Botswana
Botswana split over Kalahari court ruling

afrol News, 28 January - The Botswana government is frustrated about yesterday's Court of Appeal decision to allow the indigenous San ("Bushman") people of a Kalahari reserve drill for water. Human rights groups celebrate the ruling.
Morocco | Western Sahara
"Massacre" and purges ongoing in Western Sahara

afrol News, 10 November - At least 11 Sahrawis have been shot dead by Moroccan troops storming a camp of protesters. Sahrawi sources talk of 36 civilians being shot. Moroccan troops keep raiding Western Sahara cities, arresting young Sahrawi men.
Rwanda
UN report "revisionist" on Rwanda genocide

afrol News, opinion, 5 November - A recent UN report looking into Rwandan war crimes in Congo Kinshasa (DRC) legitimises a "double genocide theory", confusing victims and perpetuators to the Rwandan genocide, according to Fulvio Beltrami in Kampala.
Western Sahara
"Mass exodus" from Western Sahara cities

afrol News, 21 October - Concerns are mounting for thousands of civilians taking part in protests following a mass exodus from major cities in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara earlier this month. The protesters are denied food and medical supplies.

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» 09.02.2010 - Khama accused of trampling on Bushmen’s rights
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» 03.02.2010 - New talks on Western Sahara in US
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» 20.01.2010 - Nigerian religious clashes’ death toll up
» 20.01.2010 - Al Bashir to support 2011 referendum results
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» 19.01.2010 - Nigeria forces patrol Jos city
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» 14.12.2009 - Rwandan journalist gets life over genocide charges
» 07.12.2009 - SA urged to improve health care for migrants
» 01.12.2009 - Annan expected in Kenya for talks
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» 24.11.2009 - French judges investigates Rwanda genocide charges
» 23.11.2009 - Two Congolese warlords trial resumes
» 18.11.2009 - Former priest acquitted on genocide
» 17.11.2009 - Unblock foreign visits to Sahrawi activists, HRW
» 11.11.2009 - Tribal clashes uproot over 21,000
» 05.11.2009 - Rwandan tea baron jailed over genocide
» 30.10.2009 - Last Burundian refugees repatriated
» 29.10.2009 - UN steps in to help in Angola/DRC refugee saga
» 28.10.2009 - SA racism case back in court
» 16.10.2009 - HRW calls on Burundi to halt deportation of refugees
» 15.10.2009 - Nizeyimana pleads not guilty before ICTR
» 14.10.2009 - ICC prosecutor invited for talks in Kenya
» 06.10.2009 - Former Rwandan intelligence officer handed to ICTR
» 24.09.2009 - ICTR's trial of Ngirabatware commences
» 23.09.2009 - Rwandan fugutive handed to ICTR
» 17.09.2009 - Former Rwanda official pleads guilty to war crimes
» 11.09.2009 - Uganda tribal clashes continue into second day
» 07.09.2009 - Fresh talks expected next month in Sudan
» 24.08.2009 - Kenyan census kicks-off
» 10.08.2009 - Indigenous community must be celebrated with honour, Ban
» 07.08.2009 - San communities in Botswana get USADF funding
» 06.08.2009 - British funding to secure land peace in Rwanda
» 28.07.2009 - Yar’Adua assures clean sweep of militants
» 21.07.2009 - Prosecute officers responsible for Jos killings – HRW
» 29.05.2009 - Tribal clashes claim over 240 lives
» 14.05.2009 - Over 200 political prisoners in Burundi released
» 14.05.2009 - Rwanda refugees in Uganda flee repatriation
» 12.05.2009 - Authorities ready for BBC suspension talks
» 12.05.2009 - Comprehensive strategies critical for Kivu peace, ICG says
» 11.05.2009 - RSF condemns suspension of local station in DRC
» 11.05.2009 - UN envoy condemns rebels attacks in DRC
» 06.05.2009 - Rwanda seeks neutral country trial for Nkunda
» 30.04.2009 - SA accused of continued deportation of Zims despite moratorium
» 27.04.2009 - Rwanda suspends BBC broadcast for being bias
» 21.04.2009 - Nkunda not illegally detained - court
» 30.03.2009 - Congo and Rwanda to continue discussions on Nkunda’s extradition
» 25.03.2009 - ICC should be a last resort, HRW urges Kenya
» 24.03.2009 - DRC to release rebels in the new peace deal
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» 09.03.2009 - Rwanda tribunal takes Kenya to Security Council
» 05.03.2009 - UN demobilises 880 children in DRC
» 03.03.2009 - Nkunda under house arrest - Kagame
» 02.03.2009 - MP sentenced to life for genocide
» 26.02.2009 - Cult clashes kill 15 in Benin
» 25.02.2009 - Rwandan troops pull out in DRC
» 17.02.2009 - British missionary in court again
» 10.02.2009 - Govt and rebels seek peace agreement for Darfur
» 03.02.2009 - Court upholds sentence for genocide perpetrator
» 27.01.2009 - 4 killed in Rwanda-Congo joint operation
» 23.01.2009 - Congo rebel leader arrested
» 20.01.2009 - 2,000 Rwandan troops advance into Congolese borders
» 08.01.2009 - Algerians donate blood of solidarity with Gaza victims
» 18.12.2008 - Rwandan former army colonel gets life
» 15.12.2008 - British discuses UN accusations on Rwanda-DRC
» 02.12.2008 - Egypt revokes ban on doctor's visas
» 02.12.2008 - Family protests 15 years sentence for musician
» 01.12.2008 - Zimbabwe rejects regional court ruling
» 17.11.2008 - Kagame calls for rebel leader imprisonment
» 17.11.2008 - UN mission in DRC ready to respond to rebels' ceasefire violation


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