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Opposition unites against third term for Wade

Opposition candidates in Senegal's upcoming election pledged a new round of protests aimed at stopping President Abdoulaye Wade from running.

UN ambassador outraged over Sudan bible school attack

Sudan's military bombed a Bible school built by a US Christian aid group, prompting students and teachers at the school to run for their lives.

Egypt death toll mounts on third day of clashes

Police fired tear gas and birdshot at protesters, as anger at Egypt's ruling military boiled over after 74 people died in football-related violence.

Somali famine declared over, but UN urges caution

The UN says that Somalia's famine is over, but warned that continued assistance is needed to stop the region from slipping back.

Zimbabwe cracks down on SA, UK newspapers

Several top SA papers, including the Sunday Times may be banned from Zimbabwe, along with the UK's The Zimbabwean.

News 24

25 people die in Kenya

A truck crashed into minibus full of passengers in Kisumu City, killing 25 people.

Heavy weapon attacks in Mali

Sporadic heavy weapons fire has been heard in the northern Malian town of Kidal - a sign that a Tuareg-led rebellion is nearing its most significant target to date.

Kenya hits Shabaab targets

Kenya's military has struck al-Shabaab targets in one of the most devastating attacks against the insurgents since it launched an operation in Somalia to crush the rebels last October.

3rd day of Egypt clashes as toll mounts

Police have fired teargas and birdshot at protesters in a third day of deadly clashes in Cairo, as anger at Egypt's ruling military boiled over after 74 people died in football-related violence.

Dissidents raid Syrian embassy in Cairo

Dozens of Syrian dissidents have stormed their country's embassy in Cairo, ransacking the mission and setting fire to its ground floor.

Daily Nation

ICC suspects can now turn to Wako

Suspects facing trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) can now call on the services of former Attorney-General Amos Wako.

They voted for Hague but are now praying with ICC suspects

On the evening of February 12, 2009, MPs burst into celebration.

Raila, Mudavadi rivalry rattles ODM

Prime Minister’s supporters see a secret hand in the decision by his deputy to mount a determined grassroots campaign ahead of the party’s presidential nominations as the future of the Orange movement and Raila’s leadership ambitions come under close scrutiny.

Kibaki’s debt to presidential aspirants

Demands that Kibaki endorse Raila for presidency expose one of the President’s dilemmas

Leaders wish Karume quick recovery

Concerns over the health of Njenga Karume lead several politicians to visit him

AllAfrica.com

Africa: Can 2012 - the Home Stretch

[Nation] The first cull is done. It's goodbye to eight teams and the battle continues for the remaining eight.

Africa: Ghana, Tunisia Set for Afcon Battle

[Leadership] It's West Africa versus North Africa today as tournament favourites Ghana will tonight take on Tunisia for the semi final ticket in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa: Zambia Through to Semifinals At African Cup

[GFA] Zambia was the first team through to the African Cup of Nations semifinals after a clinical 3-0 win over struggling 10-man Sudan on Saturday.

Africa: No Time to 'Give Up' on HIV-Fighting Gel

[allAfrica.com] Durban, South Africa - Africans tracking the worldwide HIV epidemic have not found much to celebrate since Aids began ravaging the continent 30 years ago, but researchers are optimistic that they are learning as much from their failures as their successes.

Africa: Study - Malaria Death Toll Nearly Twice the Official Count, Kills Many Adults

[KPLU] A new global estimate of malaria deaths by researchers in Seattle has revealed the death toll is much greater than most experts had thought -- and is not, as had been universally assumed, mostly a killer of children.

Daily Monitor

Sudan Tribune:

UNAMID chief is a burden on Darfur crisis – JEM rebels

February 4, 2012 (KHARTOUM) --- The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) distanced itself today from the head of the hybrid peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID), Ibrahim Gambari, and accused him of violating the mandate UN largest operation. Gambari was criticized this week by Human Right Watch for attending the wedding of Chadian president Idriss Deby with the daughter of a militia leader accused of war crimes in Darfur. The UNAMID boss was seen with President Omer al-Bashir who is (...) - News / Darfur Peacekeeping, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY

Sudan's ex-minister calls for oil crisis convention, speaks of alternative pipeline to Djibouti

By Ngor Arol Garang February 4, 2012 (JUBA) - The former minister of petroleum in the then government of national unity in Khartoum on Saturday called for a convention over oil crisis among members of South Sudan's ruling party. Lual Deng said the convention would provide members of the ruling Sudan people Liberation Movement (SPLM) with “expertise” in various fields, particularly those with “credible economic and management backgrounds”, to share views about how the country can cope with the (...) - News / Economy / Trade, Republic of South Sudan, Oil in Sudan & South Sudan, FRONT_PAGE_DISPLAY, Dijibouti, North-South Sudan relations

The Sudans: government by war

By Magdi El Gizouli February 4, 2012 — In an interview on Friday aired simultaneously by Sudan's three major television stations President Bashir stated that Sudan was now closer to war than to peace with South Sudan. The declaration follows on the collapse of the recent round of negotiations between the two countries over oil transit fees. The details of the row are well documented in the media, and have provided rich material for analyses and forecasts. In brief, Khartoum started to (...) - Comment & Analysis / North-South Sudan relations

Machar summons politicians from Jonglei state over insecurity

February 4, 2012 (JUBA) – South Sudan's Vice President, Riek Machar, has summoned politicians from the troubled state of Jonglei over the continuous insecurity situation in the state. On Saturday the Vice President called for an urgent meeting with the Juba-based national ministers from Jonglei state as well as members of both the national legislative assembly, who represent all the respective counties of the state, and the Council of States. Machar briefed the ministers and MPs on the (...) - News / Republic of South Sudan, Cattle Raiding/Rustling, Crime, Justice, Law & Order, FRONT_PAGE_SECONDARY, Jonglei state, Riek Machar

Unity State governor warns against tribal leadership in South Sudan

By Bonifacio Taban Kuich February 4, 2012 (BENTIU) - The governor of Unity State Taban Deng Gai urged the citizens and leaders in South Sudan to not allow tribalism to stop the development of the new nation after a series of ethnic conflicts in recent months. Deng accused the Warrap State leadership of putting tribalism in front official activities that could result in nationwide differences. Lakes, Unity and Warrap State are currently involved in peace talks after a series of raids in (...) - News / Republic of South Sudan, Cattle Raiding/Rustling, Unity state, Warrap state, Lakes state

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