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Mugabe to spend US$1 million on 88th birthday
THE Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe' is to treat himself to US$1m on birthday bash against…
Rebels say holding 52 peacekeepers in Sudan’s Darfur
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Rebels in Sudan's Darfur region said on Monday they had captured 52 international…
On eve of Carnival, Brazilian minister warns Rio do Janeiro of dengue epidemics
Brazilian health minister Alexandre Padilha warned on Thursday that the city of Rio do Janeiro…
Sudan mourns musical icon Wardi
Sudan mourned on Sunday the death of musical icon Mohammed Wardi, a former prisoner who spent years…
More soldiers to fight S. Africa rhino poaching
South Africa will deploy hundreds more soldiers to its borders to crack down on international syndicates…
Mali polls to go ahead despite rebellion: president
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali will hold its presidential election on time in April despite a heavily…
Senegal police clash with rioters as vote looms
DAKAR (Reuters) - Senegal security forces clashed with protesters in the capital and surrounding suburbs on…
Bolton boss Coyle hails Miyaichi’s impact
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Ryo Miyaichi has a bright future after the Japan winger's…
India’s Calcutta ‘to be painted blue’
The eastern Indian city of Calcutta is to be painted blue, a local minister has…