[allAfrica.com] The transitional president of Mali has been admitted to hospital after protesters reportedly burst into his office and beat him.

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:06:35 GMT

[allAfrica.com] Lesotho has seen political violence flare ahead of May 26 elections, with the opposition claiming that dirty tricks have undercut their turnouts.

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:37:14 GMT

[New Vision] The Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) Gen. Carter F. Ham has stated that he is confident the Lord's Resistance Army chief, Joseph Kony will be brought to justice.

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:27:43 GMT

[Capital FM] Malabo - The government of Equatorial Guinea's Prime Minister Ignacio Milam Tang resigned in line with a constitutional reform approved in November, the country's communications minister said on Friday.

Mon, 21 May 2012 12:16:29 GMT

[Oxfam] As the Camp David G8 Summit winds down, international agency Oxfam criticized G8 leaders for failing to renew measurable funding and policy commitments to help address global food security. Leaders were unwilling to continue current efforts to invest in developing country agriculture, even as they set a new goal of helping 50 million people lift themselves out of poverty through agriculture by 2015.

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:02:05 GMT

[Garowe Online] Mogadishu - Multiple explosions in Mogadishu's busy Bakara market and another blast in east Mogadishu killed 8 and injured more than 15 on Saturday, Radio Garowe reports.

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:06:37 GMT

[Daily News] SOME 35 NGOs have teamed up to petition the government, urging it to allocate adequate budget for maternal and newborn health during the 2012/2013 financial year.

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:51:52 GMT

[Aswat Masriya] Cairo - Campaign of presidential candidate Hisham Bastawisi denied reports that he may withdraw for another candidate, insisting on his intention to run the race until the end.

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:42:49 GMT

[IPS] Johannesburg - The Angolan government is being urged to carry out a thorough and independent investigation into allegations of sexual and physical abuse by its security forces against Congolese migrants.

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:13:33 GMT

[UN News] Ahead of their visit to Côte d'Ivoire, the members of the Security Council commended Liberia for its progress since the end of its civil war in 2003, and reiterated their support for efforts on reconciliation and inclusive dialogue in the West African country.

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:07:51 GMT