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New Boko Haram videos urge 'brethren' to attack all over NigeriaIn the wake of bloodshed around major military barracks in Maiduguri, one of Boko Haram's leaders has released two videos. What's really going on in northern Nigeria conflict is very unclear.聽- Nigeria: World of Boko Haram mirrors 'To Live and Die in LA'A spirit of nihilism in Nigeria's north country ramps up even as corruption in the capitol seems more pronounced and problematic.
White House sending Ospreys to hunt Joseph Kony and the LRAThe Lord's Resistance Army has displaced some 300,000 people in central Africa. US military helicopters will support African Union forces that are pursuing Mr. Kony and his guerrillas.- With new Chinese cyber-tools, Ethiopia more easily spies on its peopleHuman rights advocates worry that powerful surveillance technology is spreading in Africa, where many countries are becoming more authoritarian.
Boko Haram insurgency causes sparks at White House meeting: News reportNigerian state governors in meeting with Susan Rice allegedly accuse Nigerian federal security of colluding with Boko Haram backers to perpetuate conflict.
Did Nigeria massacre innocents and call them 'Boko Haram'?A killing of insurgents in northern Nigeria may have actually been a heinous attack on local young men merely rounded up and detained, according to a New York Times account.聽
Nairobi's Westgate mall attack: six months later, troubling questions weigh heavilyThe absence of significant security reforms, major prosecutions, or investigations into intelligence lapses has not helped Kenyans or foreigners feel safer.
Congo: Rape as a weapon of war and wealthNew report details how sexual violence is used by armed groups to control mineral-rich lands and trade in Congo. New hopes for peace are meaningless without an end to the practice.
South Africa's President Zuma: Is this his 'let them eat cake' moment?A 444 page report details $23 million in public funds spent on Mr. Zuma's home security; a swimming pool is described as fire fighting equipment. National elections are coming in May.
Young men and guns: Why South Sudan's war flamed so fast and brightlyHostilities began on Dec. 15 with antipathy between the president and former vice-president. But a local culture of guns acted like a tinderbox.
China's trade with Africa at record highLast month President Xi Jinping told President Macky Sall of Senegal that China and Africa are completely intertwined and interdependent.
Has South Sudan war wrought an African 'rapid reaction' force?The Ugandan Army quickly crossed into South Sudan on behalf of the government when fighting broke out in December. That may have started something.
Forgotten among the forgotten: Foreign refugees in South Sudan's civil strifeMany Eritreans, Somalis, Ethiopians, and others came to South Sudan after 2011 to escape repression or fear. Now they say they have a double portion.- Five Africa stories you probably missedFrom Bashir's Sudan to the civil strife in South Sudan to the streets of Congo: A few choice bits of recent news that fell under the radar.聽
- Sudan: Is the killing of a student the killing of a nation?Economics major shot Tuesday at the University of Khartoum during protests against Darfur and the Bashir regime brings huge crowd of mourners. Is something stirring in Sudan?聽
- Dust-up between South Africa and Rwanda. Will it escalate?In a week where Pretoria and Kigali have expelled nine diplomats between them, there is suspicion that Pretoria might expel Rwanda's ambassador.
Zimbabwe broke but Mugabe charges taxpayers $5 million for daughter's weddingIn past month, autocrat tallies $16 million on birthday party, wedding, bronze statues of himself -- even as state is too poor to aid recent flood victims.聽
Democracy deficit: Is Zambia returning to dark old days?President Sata is toying with tribal politics, cracking down on press and civil society, and foot-dragging on campaign promises. Whatever happened to 'One Zambia, One Nation'?
The many 'blessings' of Robert MugabeTen sad legacies bestowed by Zimbabwe's perpetual strongman on his nation and people.
In quiet Zambia, demand for more democracy reaches boiling pointOpposition members of parliament walked out recently, saying they will not resume business until a new draft constitution reaches the floor. Police surround the building.