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December 10, 2015

Italian oil rig sinks near Congo River estuary

An offshore rig belonging to Italy's Saipem has sunk off the coast of Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo after the seabed collapsed under one of its legs, the company said on Wednesday.

December 10, 2015

Egypt's Brotherhood names Ezzat as interim head

The Muslim Brotherhood has named an interim leader to head the group after its supreme guide was arrested Tuesday, the website of its political party said.

December 10, 2015

U.S. Fears Missing Libyan Weapons Could Fall Into Wrong Hands

Crates of mortar shells sit unguarded and empty boxes for missiles to blow up tanks and bring down airplanes are strewn about arms depots around the Libyan capital.

December 10, 2015

Mali's Islamic radicals recruited child soldiers at schools

The radical Islamic fighters showed up at Mohamed Salia's Quranic school, armed with weapons and demanding to address his students.

December 10, 2015

Pirate: Attempt to Free Danish Family Fails

An attempt by Somali security forces to free a Danish family from a pirate gang on Thursday turned deadly after the would-be rescuers walked into an ambush, a pirate and a security official said.

December 10, 2015

Soweto residents come to terms with Mandela's fate

In the South African township of Soweto, Nelson Mandela's former neighbours voiced sadness and resignation on Monday that their hero may not have long to live.

December 10, 2015

International outrage grows for Sudanese woman sentenced to death for apostasy

International outrage is mounting over the death sentence a Sudanese judge ordered for the pregnant wife of an American citizen — all because she refuses to renounce her Christian faith.

December 10, 2015

More than 300,000 affected by Sudan floods: WHO

More than 300,000 people across Sudan have been affected by floods which killed almost 50 people this month, the UN's World Health Organisation said in a statement received Thursday.

December 10, 2015

Mali election 'marred by ballot-stuffing': URD

The party of Malian presidential candidate Soumaila Cisse said Wednesday the election had been marred by "ballot stuffing" and demanded the resignation of the minister responsible for the polls.

December 10, 2015

DR Congo officials probe death of Norwegian prisoner

Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are probing the death of a Norwegian prisoner in a case of suspected murder or suicide, the government said Monday.