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October 31, 2013
Kenyan Lawmakers Pass Harsh Media Law

Criticism flies as controversial media bill creates government tribunal with power to impose heavy fines on journalists who violate code of media conduct

October 31, 2013
Al-Shabab Camp 'Destroyed' After Airstrike

Kenyan defense ministry says some al-Shabab fighters who attacked Nairobi shopping mall last month had received training at the camp
October 31, 2013
Kenyatta's War-Crimes Trial Now Set for 2014

Statement from court in The Hague notes that both prosecution and defense have agreed to delay the proceedings
October 31, 2013
Abyei's Ngok Dinka Tribe Votes to Join South Sudan

Residents of region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan have voted to be part of the south, although neither country's government is recognizing the poll
October 31, 2013
Nearly 90 Migrants Found Dead in Northern Niger

Investigators believe people left northern town of Arlit and were left stranded in remote region after their trucks broke down
October 31, 2013
ICC Prosecutors Not Opposed to Kenyatta Trial Delay
October 30, 2013
Deputy UN Chief Calls for More Troops for Somalia
October 30, 2013
DRC Troops Retake M23 Stronghold
October 30, 2013
Fighting Erupts Between Soldiers, M23 in DRC
October 30, 2013
Fighting Erupts Between Soldiers, M23 in DRC

UN refugee agency says renewed violence prompts 5,000 civilians to flee into Uganda, a number expected to double by Thursday
October 30, 2013
Frenchmen Arrive Home After Hostage Ordeal in Niger

French nationals were captured by al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb in September 2010 while working for French nuclear firm Areva
October 29, 2013
Four French Hostages in Niger Released

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