French divers reach Comoran plane crash site to join search for black boxesNAIROBI, Kenya — Speedboats whisked French navy divers to the site of an Indian Ocean plane crash on Monday to search for the black boxes belonging to Yemenia Airways Flight 626. French divers arrive at Comoran crash site as bitter families wait for anwersNAIROBI, Kenya — Speedboats whisked French navy divers to the site of an Indian Ocean plane crash to search Monday for the black boxes belonging to Yemenia Airways Flight 626. French aviation experts try to narrow search for Yemenia Airways black boxesNAIROBI, Kenya — French aviation experts set out in speedboats from the Comoros Islands on Monday, trying to pinpoint the exact location of the black boxes from a flight that crashed into the Indian Ocean last week, killing 152 people. Searchers find body in sea off Comoros, but say it’s not from fatal plane crashNAIROBI, Kenya — A Comoran official says a body has been found in the Indian Ocean but it is not related to the Yemenia Airways plane crash that killed 152 people last week. Nigerian militants attack Shell oil platformNAIROBI/ABUJA - Nigeria’s main militant group Monday said it had set a Royal Dutch Shell oil platform ablaze, the second attack since the Nigerian government last week offered an amnesty to militants. Kenyan security forces accused of torture in anti-militia operationNAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan security forces tortured hundreds of civilians and raped at least a dozen women during a three-day operation to disarm militias in the country’s remote northeast last year, a right group claimed Monday. Islamic court in Somalia postpones amputations for 4 men, citing sweltering weatherNAIROBI, Kenya — An Islamic court in Somalia that sentenced four men to have a hand and a leg cut off postponed the punishment Tuesday, saying the sweltering weather could cause them to bleed to death. Interpol compiling Somali piracy suspect database to help in prosecutions worldwideNAIROBI, Kenya — Interpol is compiling a database of fingerprints, photographs and other personal information on Somali pirate suspects to help fight piracy at sea, the agency said Wednesday. Militants in Nigeria put oil installation on fireNAIROBI/ABUJA - Nigeria’s main militant group said Wednesday that it attacked a Chevron flow station in the oil-producing Niger Delta and set it ablaze as part of a new offensive against oil companies. US authorities bring the first Gitmo detainee to the U.S. to face trial in NY, Justice Dept. saysWASHINGTON — U.S. authorities have brought the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to the United States, flying him into New York to face trial for bombing U.S. embassies in Tanzania and Kenya, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The department said Ahmed Ghailani arrived in the early morning hours Tuesday after U.S. marshals took custody of Ghailani from his military jailers and brought him to the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan. 96,000 displaced in fighting in Somalia: UNNAIROBI - Around 96,000 people have been displaced in the latest fighting between Somali security forces and Islamist militants who are waging a bloody battle to oust the government in Mogadishu, the UN said in a statement Friday. More shipping companies hiring “shipriders” against Somali pirates _ but legal issues aboundNAIROBI, Kenya — There’s not a warship for miles, a small pirate skiff is speeding toward you and there’s no way the creaking tub you’re on can outrun the bandits. How long do you wait before you shoot? Airlines shares drop as economic data shake stocks, more carriers report less May trafficNEW YORK — Shares of U.S. carriers followed the broader market lower on Wednesday after the latest data gave investors more cause for concern about the nation’s economy. Former Sudanese president Nimeiry dies at 79NAIROBI - Former Sudanese president Gaafar Muhammad Nimeiry died Saturday, media reports said. No cause of death was given. Nimeiry was 79. Hundreds killed in Sudan nomadic clashesNAIROBI/KHARTOUM - A week of clashes between nomadic tribes in central Sudan has killed almost 250 people, among them police officers, Sudan’s interior minister has said. African environment ministers appeal to wealthy nations for climate change fundingNAIROBI, Kenya — Africa contributes little to global warming but suffers disproportionately from its effects, the continent’s environment ministers said Friday, calling for more money and support from rich nations ahead of a landmark climate conference. Somali military chief replaced amid insurgent pushNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has named a new military chief in the midst of the fighting between government forces and Islamist insurgents pushing to topple his transitional government, media reports said Friday. White Kenyan aristocrat jailed for murderNAIROBI - A white aristocrat descended from Kenya’s most prominent settler family was Thursday sentenced to eight months for the murder of a black poacher on his estate in 2006. US is worried friction between rivals in Kenyan coalition government could lead to violenceNAIROBI, Kenya — President Barack Obama’s administration is worried that friction between rival parties in Kenya’s coalition government could lead to violence similar to that which nearly tore the country apart last year, the top U.S. diplomat for Africa said Tuesday. East Africa wildlife authorities hope to move rare black rhinos, raise number to 3,000 by 2039NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya and Tanzania could relocate black rhinos to neighboring countries under a plan to increase the endangered species and boost tourism in the region, wildlife officials said Monday. East African wildlife authorities aim to raise rare black rhino population to 3,000 by 2039NAIROBI, Kenya — A wildlife official says East African countries have agreed to collaborate to increase the black rhino population and help boost tourism in the region. Twenty-five killed in fighting in SomaliaNAIROBI/MOGADISHU - At least 25 people were killed and about 60 wounded over the weekend in the worst fighting in Somalia’s capital since the start of the year, according to media reports. Somali pirates seize Dutch ship in Gulf of Aden; US military ship evades pirate attackNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates captured a Dutch ship in the Gulf of Aden on Thursday and a U.S. military supply ship evaded an armed attack by pirates in the same region, one of the world’s busiest and most dangerous waterways. Somali pirates seize small Dutch ship, diplomat says; Romanian pleads for return of sailorsNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates seized a small Dutch ship Thursday in the Gulf of Aden, the latest hijacking in one of the world’s busiest and most dangerous waterways, a Western diplomat said. Somali pirates seize German ship in Gulf of Aden, taking hostage 10 Romanian crewNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates hijacked a German cargo ship carrying 10 crew members in the Gulf of Aden, the latest seizure by high-seas bandits who are holding hundreds of merchant mariners hostage, officials said Wednesday. Somali pirates seize German ship in Gulf of Aden, taking hostage 11 Romanian crewNAIROBI, Kenya — A German cargo ship carrying 11 crew members in the Gulf of Aden called for help as it was being attacked by Somali pirates, but by the time a helicopter arrived to render assistance the pirates were already in control, officials said Wednesday. Somali pirates seize German-owned ship, taking hostage 11 Romanian crew membersNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates have seized a German-owned ship with its 11 Romanian crew members in the Gulf of Aden, a U.S. Navy spokesman said Wednesday. Somali pirates seize German-owned ship, taking hostage 11 Romanian crew membersNAIROBI, Kenya — Somali pirates have seized a German-owned ship with its 11 Romanian crew members in the Gulf of Aden, a U.S. Navy spokesman said Wednesday. US Navy spokesman says Somali pirates have hijacked a German-owned shipNAIROBI, Kenya — A U.S. Navy spokesman says Somali pirates have hijacked a German-owned ship with its 11 Romanian crew members in the Gulf of Aden. French forces detain 11 suspected Somali piratesNAIROBI, Kenya — A French naval vessel intercepted 11 suspected pirates traveling off the Somali coast on Sunday in two assault vessels and a so-called “mothership” loaded with Kalashnikovs and rocket launchers, the French Defense Ministry said. |
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