China’s bid for Nigerian oil follows setbacks on other oil deals in AfricaNEW YORK — China is seeking large stakes in Nigerian oil after the Asian giant ran into problems with oil deals in other African countries, according to a media report Wednesday. World Bank donates $74 million to help poor Zimbabwean farmersHARARE, Zimbabwe — The World Bank is donating $74 million to help poor farmers in Zimbabwe. Somali pirate attacks resume as weather improves but international warships save many vesselsNAIROBI, Kenya — Pirates have resumed their daring attacks on shipping vessels after weather off the Somali coast improved, a maritime official said Wednesday, but warships in the area and precautions taken by mariners themselves have helped thwart the attempted hijackings. US seeks to improve communication among African militaries for peacekeeping, anti-terrorismJOHANNESBURG — The U.S. military has begun an exercise in the African nation of Gabon with personnel from 25 African countries to improve command and control between forces for possible peacekeeping or anti-terrorism missions, a spokesman said Wednesday. Egypt offers new telecom services to investors for upscale residential communitiesCAIRO — Egypt will offer two licenses to provide telecommunications services for upscale suburbs outside the capital, including fixed lines, a government official said Wednesday, in a move expected to bring in $1 billion worth of investments over the next five years. Kenya’s embattled anti-corruption chief resigns amid accusations of ineffectivenessNAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s anti-corruption chief resigned Wednesday following weeks of public protest and a parliamentary vote against his reappointment. Supreme Court to consider throwing out human rights lawsuit against ex-Somali premierWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider throwing out a human rights lawsuit against a former prime minister of Somalia who is accused of overseeing killings and other atrocities. Kenya, Ethiopia authorities seize massive piles of bloody elephant ivory at airportsNAIROBI, Kenya — Authorities in Ethiopia and Kenya have seized more than 2,600 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of bloodstained ivory from about 100 illegally killed elephants at airports, the head of Kenya’s Wildlife Service said Wednesday. Israel and Hamas agree to trade Palestinian prisoners for proof a captive soldier is aliveJERUSALEM — Israel will release 20 Palestinian women from prison this week in exchange for a videotape proving that an Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip is still alive, Israel and Hamas announced Wednesday, in the first tangible sign of movement in more than three years of talks over the captive soldier’s fate. Commander of EU naval flotilla in Gulf of Aden says war on Somali pirates is not overGOTEBORG, Sweden — Hulking gray naval frigates fanned out across the Gulf of Aden have combined with monsoon storms to sharply reduce pirate attacks in the world’s busiest shipping lanes in recent weeks. Financial Times report: China making bid for huge Nigerian oil reservesOne of China’s three energy majors is negotiating with Nigeria to buy large stakes in some of the world’s richest oil blocs, according to a media report Tuesday. One of the world’s largest diamonds _ size of chicken egg _ unearthed at South African mineJOHANNESBURG — Petra Diamonds Ltd. says a diamond the size of a chicken egg has been found at South Africa’s Cullinan mine. Guinea military leader bans demonstrations, calls for 2 days of mourning after bloody protestCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s military leader banned all gatherings and demonstrations Wednesday, as the United Nations pressed for an independent investigation into why troops opened fire on 50,000 pro-democracy protesters. Key Rwandan genocide suspect pleads not guilty to church massacre chargeARUSHA, Tanzania — One of the most wanted suspects in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide pleaded not guilty on Monday to crimes against humanity at a U.N. tribunal trying the alleged masterminds of the slaughter. At ’south-south’ summit, Gadhafi calls for NATO-like alliance for South America, AfricaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi called for a NATO-like defense alliance for Africa and South America as leaders from the two continents agreed to link up to gain more clout as economic and political blocs. Report: Sudanese refugee women and girls face rape, violence daily in eastern ChadNAIROBI, Kenya — Women and girls who fled the fighting in Darfur face rape and other violence daily in eastern Chad, even inside the very refugee camps where they have sought sanctuary, according to a report released Wednesday. Guinea’s government says it will investigate soldiers who opened fire at opposition rallyCONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s government says it is launching an investigation into who ordered soldiers to open fire on demonstrators with live ammunition. Israel to free Palestinian prisoners in possible step toward bringing captive soldier homeJERUSALEM — Israel and Hamas militants announced a deal Wednesday that will see Israel release 20 Palestinian women from prison this week in exchange for a videotape proving that a captive Israeli soldier held in the Gaza Strip is still alive. At least 773 US military deaths in Afghanistan region since 2001, Defense Department saysAs of Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, at least 773 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to the Defense Department. The department last updated its figures Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT. Extremist Somali group executes 2 Somali men by firing squad who were accused of espionageMOGADISHU, Somalia — An extremist Islamic group has executed two Somali men in the country’s capital, accusing them of being spies for foreign organizations. Swedish journalist stopped at Cairo airport and to be ejected from countryCAIRO — A Swedish journalist and blogger specializing in Egyptian labor issues was stopped by security at Cairo airport early Tuesday and was set to be deported from the country, his girlfriend and the Swedish embassy said. Guinea opposition protest leaves 87 dead, hundreds injured, Red Cross saysCONAKRY, Guinea — Doctors treated hundreds of injured civilians Tuesday, a day after soldiers fired at a pro-democracy rally in the capital’s stadium as the death toll in the West African country rose to 87, local Red Cross officials said. Al-Qaida’s No. 2 says death of Pakistan Taliban leader will fuel jihad in regionCAIRO — Al-Qaida’s deputy leader says the death of the Pakistani Taliban chief will only add fuel to the fighting against Western forces in the region. Chavez, Gadhafi build alliances at Africa-South America summit in VenezuelaPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Hugo Chavez made diplomatic inroads in Africa on Sunday at a summit of South American and African leaders where he offered Venezuela’s help in oil projects, mining and financial assistance. Venezuela’s Chavez praises Gadhafi, both leaders sign declaration condemning terrorismPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi signed a declaration Monday night decrying what they call attempts by powerful Western countries to equate struggles against colonialism with terrorism. Al-Qaida’s Zawahri calls Obama a ‘fraud’ for failing to stop Israel’s settlementsCAIRO — Al-Qaida’s deputy leader on Monday seized upon President Barack Obama failure to bring about a freeze in Israeli settlement construction in the West Bank and called him a “fraud” in a new audio message. Mortars and missiles pound Somali capital; 13 civilians killed in battlesMOGADISHU, Somalia — Mortars and missiles pounded parts of the Somali capital on Monday, killing at least 13 civilians in two separate battles between Islamic militiamen and the African Union peacekeeping force, witnesses and officials said. Military list shows US task force has cleared about 75 Guantanamo prisoners for releaseSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — At least 75 Guantanamo detainees have been cleared for release by a task force sorting through the remaining prisoners as part of the Obama administration’s effort to shutter the jail, according to a list released Monday by the U.S. military. Report: Climate change means more hungry children, greater investment in farming neededJOHANNESBURG — Scientists fear climate change will mean 25 million more hungry children over the next four decades, with subsistence farmers in Africa and Asia particularly hard hit by global warming, according to a report issued Wednesday. Libya’s Gadhafi goes window shopping in Venezuelan resort following summit hosted by ChavezPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi took a break from railing against colonialism at a summit in Venezuela to go window shopping, buy jewelry and mingle with stunned tourists at a Caribbean resort. |
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