December 9, 2015 Nigerian army claims raid kills 150 Islamists A military strike on a Boko Haram camp in Nigeria's restive northeast last week left about 150 Islamists and 16 soldiers dead, the army said Wednesday, amid reports of dozens of troops killed.
December 9, 2015 Tsvangirai vows to lead Zimbabwe opposition until 2016 Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai batted away calls for him to resign Wednesday and announced a shadow cabinet, vowing to keep veteran President Robert Mugabe's regime in check.
December 9, 2015 S. African party wants probe of Mandela ambulance breakdown South Africa's main opposition Democratic Alliance party on Sunday demanded a formal investigation into the breakdown of an ambulance carrying Nelson Mandela to hospital earlier this month.
December 9, 2015 Obstacles pile up ahead of Mali election Mali is hoping against the odds for credible July 28 presidential elections but crucial barriers to an acceptable voter turnout and the ever-present threat of terrorist attacks are casting a long shadow over preparations.
December 9, 2015 6 police wounded during violence in Algeria desert Six policemen were injured in clashes between rival communities in the Algerian oasis town of Ghardaia, a security source and a human rights activist said on Tuesday.
December 9, 2015 Mother of California stowaway teen speaks out from Ethiopia refugee camp The Somali woman lives in a stick hut covered by ragged blankets in this dusty refugee camp. It was here that her 15-year-old son wanted to travel on a perilous journey as a stowaway on a plane from California.
December 9, 2015 South Africa, Nigeria to meet in African Nations Major rivals South Africa and Nigeria were drawn together on Wednesday in the first round of the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
December 9, 2015 Mandela at times 'unstable' but resilient: presidency Nelson Mandela is "unstable" at times but has shown "great resilience" as he remains in a critical condition in hospital, South Africa's presidency said Saturday.
December 9, 2015 Scotland snatch rugby Test victory over Italy Alasdair Strokosch scored a try after the siren and Greig Laidlaw converted to give Scotland a 30-29 win over Italy on Saturday in a four-nation tournament third-place play-off.
December 9, 2015 US steps up involvement in Mali as French, Malian forces retake airport French and Malian troops regained control of the airport and bridge of the crucial, northern city of Gao on Saturday, marking their biggest advance yet in their bid to oust Al Qaeda-linked extremists who have controlled northern Mali for months, military officials said.
