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Thousands Flee South Sudan Town As Gov't Troops Advance

Thousands Flee S. Sudan Town as Government Troops Advance

Twitter messages from UN humanitarian official Toby Lanzer in Bentiu say he saw 'virtually no civilians' in town center and that shops in main market have been looted, largely destroyed

New al-Shabab Call for Rebellion, Analyst Says Somalis Want Peace

At least 18,000 African Union soldiers are in Somalia attempting to crush al-Shabab and end more than two decades of conflict

Regional Bloc Opens Talks on CAR Unrest

Regional Bloc Opens Talks on CAR Unrest

Tunisian PM Resigns, Clears Way for Caretaker Government

Resignation comes in accordance with plan to end months of political deadlock and allowing a caretaker government to oversee this year's elections

Central African Leaders Meet on CAR Crisis

Communal violence that erupted one month ago in Bangui has killed more than 1,000 people nationwide, prompted rapid deployment of French and regional troops

Regional Bloc to Discuss Central African Republic Crisis

Fighting in CAR has left more than 1,000 people dead since December

S. Sudan Peace Talks Stall Over Fate of Jailed Rebels

S. Sudan Peace Talks Stall Over Fate of Jailed Rebels

Regional Bloc to Discuss Central African Republic Crisis