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December 11, 2015

Tanzania expels 25,000 Burundians in a month: UN

At least 25,000 Burundian refugees living in Tanzania have been forcibly repatriated over the past month, a UN official said Thursday, describing a "dramatic" humanitarian situation.

December 11, 2015

UN peacekeepers take over ahead of Mali polls

United Nations peacekeepers prepared Monday to take over from African troops in Mali with a mission to ensure stability in the conflict-scarred nation just four weeks ahead of crucial elections.

December 11, 2015

Nigeria palm wine tappers face tough climb to success

The pay is low and the work involves scaling a 50-foot tree multiple times a day with no safety net, so it is not surprising that Nigerian palm wine tappers are struggling to find fresh recruits.

December 11, 2015

Nelson Mandela remains hospitalized on Christmas but condition improving

Former South African leader Nelson Mandela looks "much better" after medical treatment and doctors are pleased with his progress, President Jacob Zuma said after visiting the anti-apartheid icon in a hospital on Christmas Day.

December 11, 2015

S.Africa's auto workers vow to 'intensify' strike

More than 30,000 workers in South Africa's auto industry vowed Tuesday to intensify an nationwide wage strike that has crippled a multi-billion dollar export market.

December 11, 2015

Strike on Qaddafi Compound Badly Damages Buildings

NATO airstrikes targeted the center of Muammar Qaddafi's seat of power early Monday, unleashing guided bombs that destroyed a multistory library and office in his compound and badly damaged a reception hall for visiting dignitaries.

December 11, 2015

Dhawan hits 248 as India A win run fest

Opener Shikhar Dhawan struck 248 runs Monday as India A made 433-3 to win a 50-over match against South Africa A.

December 11, 2015

Eight arrested over Egypt Shiite killings

Security forces have arrested eight people in connection with the brutal killing of four Egyptian Shiites in a village south of Cairo, officials said on Tuesday.

December 11, 2015

Police Disperse Democracy Demonstrations in Capital of Morocco

Moroccan police on Sunday spent hours chasing hundreds of pro-democracy activists through the streets of the capital in an effort to prevent any pro-reform demonstrations from taking place.

December 11, 2015

Algeria's home-grown manga a hit with the young

It is a massively popular book form that originated in Japan where it became a cultural phenomenon.