Boys charged in Ariz. child rape case appear in court, 1 crying and the other curiousPHOENIX — The two youngest boys charged in the rape last month of an 8-year-old Liberian girl were ordered Wednesday to remain in juvenile detention with restricted visitors, as Liberia’s deputy ambassador to the U.S. arrived in town hoping to speak to them. Nigeria’s amnesty program for militants in the restive south begins, government saysABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s government says a program to offer amnesty to militants in the country’s restive southern oil region has begun. Any talks on release of 5 Lithuanians taken hostage by pirates could last months, expert saysVILNIUS, Lithuania — A Lithuanian maritime expert says that any negotiations with pirates about the release of five Lithuanian sailors abducted in Nigeria could last months. Clinton criticizes Kenya corruption, says Africa trade cannot grow without improved democracyNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized Kenya on Wednesday for rampant graft and corruption as she made the case that business and trade across Africa cannot grow without good governance and solid democracy. Clinton criticizes Kenya forsays business in Africa cannot grow without improved democracyNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized Kenya on Wednesday for rampant graft and corruption as she made the case that business and trade across Africa cannot grow without good governance and solid democracy. Nigeria’s president orders a post-mortem on Islamist sect leaderABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s president has ordered an investigation into the killing of the leader of an radical Islamist sect behind nearly a week of violence that left more than 700 people dead. Clinton says business in Africa cannot grow without improved democracyNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told a U.S.-Africa trade meeting on Wednesday that business and trade in Africa cannot grow without governments improving democracy. Ariz. prosecutor seeks adult charges against 13-year-old boy in child rape casePHOENIX — An Arizona prosecutor wants to charge a second child as an adult in the alleged rape of an 8-year-old Liberian girl at a Phoenix apartment complex. Survivors of Nigerian night of terror describe well-organized attacks by radical Islamist sectMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — They came in the night, screaming as they attacked policemen and soldiers in a series of assaults that escalated into a bloodbath that left more than 700 people dead. 3 men charged with murder, aiding al-Qaida in American teacher’s death in MauritaniaNOUAKCHOTT, Mauritania — A judge says that three men have been charged with murder in the slaying of an American teacher in Mauritania. Clinton arrives in Kenya at start of seven-nation Africa tourNAIROBI, Kenya — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is bringing a message of tough love to Kenya: you are a key American friend in east Africa, but you must rein in graft and follow through on political reform. Niger holds controversial vote to remove term limits, grant president 3 more years in powerNIAMEY, Niger — Bolstered by lucrative new uranium and oil projects, Niger’s president has plowed ahead with a referendum likely to extend his rule for years past the constitutional limit and grant him what critics say are near-totalitarian powers. Niger to hold referendum to remove term-limits, grant president 3 more years in powerNIAMEY, Niger — The president of uranium-rich Niger is pushing forward with a highly controversial referendum Tuesday on a new constitution that would remove term-limits and grant him an unprecendented three-year transitional term with boosted power. Affirming Obama’s commitments to Africa is atop the agenda for Clinton’s 7-nation tourWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s seven-nation tour of Africa seeks to affirm a commitment by the Obama administration to tackle trouble spots from Somalia and Zimbabwe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia. A look at efforts worldwide to extend presidential term limits in bid to stay in powerThe West African nation of Niger holds a referendum Tuesday that will end presidential term limits if passed. Referendums on term limits have been held worldwide in recent years. While they have failed in a handful of cases — including Honduras, Malawi, Nigeria and Zambia — most attempts have succeeded. Here is a look at some nations where there have been efforts to extend term limits: Foes of Niger president say slow-motion coup is under wayNIAMEY, Niger — His opponents call it the “slow-motion coup.” Deputy Liberian ambassador wants to meet young rape victim, 4 suspects in PhoenixPHOENIX — Liberia’s deputy ambassador will travel to Phoenix in hopes of meeting with an 8-year-old rape victim, the four boys accused of attacking her, and their Liberian families in part to help dispel notions that rape is condoned in the West African country. Nigeria police investigating Islamist violence that killed 700
Clinton to tackle African trouble spots on seven-nation tour of continentWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton embarks Monday on a seven-nation tour of Africa to affirm the Obama administration’s commitment to tackling trouble spots across the continent from Somalia and Zimbabwe to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Liberia. Liberians leaders in Ariz. worried about stereotypes following alleged rape of 8-year-old girlPHOENIX — Leaders of Arizona’s Liberian community said Sunday they’re worried about stereotypes of the West African nation and potential backlash against its people in the aftermath of an 8-year-old girl’s alleged rape by four boys. Muslim clerics say authorities ignored warnings before Nigeria clashes killed 700MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Government forces hunted on Sunday for surviving members of a radical Islamist sect after heavy fighting left at least 700 people dead and buildings and cars scorched. Nigerian authorities accused of ignoring warnings over violent Islamist sectMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigerian authorities ignored dozens of warnings about a violent Islamist sect until it attacked police stations and government buildings last week in a bloodbath that killed more than 700 people, Muslim clerics and an army official said. Nigeria authorities failed to act over warnings on violent Islamist sectMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Muslim clerics in northern Nigeria say authorities ignored dozens of their warnings about an Islamist sect that last week attacked police stations and government buildings in a bloodbath that killed more than 700 people. Nigerian official says 700 people killed in recent fighting between police and Islamic sectMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — A Nigerian military official said Saturday that about 700 people were killed in the northern city of Maiduguri during recent fighting between police and a radical Islamist sect. The toll was previously thought to be around 300. Nigerian city’s streets largely calm after days of fighting; sporadic violence still a threatMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Banks and markets reopened in this northern Nigerian city after five days of fierce fighting between police and a radical Islamist sect. Banks, markets reopen as calm returns to Nigeria city after days of violenceMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Banks and markets have reopened in this northern Nigerian city after five days of fierce fighting between police and a radical Islamist sect. Pastor: Liberian family misunderstood doctor about 8-year-old rape victimPHOENIX — Statements made by the family of an 8-year-old Liberian girl who police say was raped by four boys included terrible mistakes that resulted from a language barrier, a pastor said Friday. Secret Service: Man held in Ghana in attempt to extort money from US congressmanBOCA RATON, Fla. — The U.S. Secret Service says a man is being held in the West African nation of Ghana after attempting to extort money from U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler. Liberian Charles Taylor lifts veil on life of guerrilla leader-turned besieged strongmanAMSTERDAM — In three weeks on the witness stand, Charles Taylor has painted a portrait of an African strongman — navigating rebellions and palace intrigue, and ultimately failing in a struggle to survive as Liberia’s president. With death of sect leader, Nigeria police claim victory; rights group calls for probeMAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Five days of fighting between government forces and a radical Islamist sect left dirt roads soaked with blood, buildings scorched and dozens dead, including the group’s leader, but revenge attacks were feared even as the national police claimed victory. |
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Police in northern Nigeria say they’re investigating how a homegrown Islamic sect unleashed a wave of violence that left more than 700 people dead in clashes last week.
