South Sudan Captures Khartoum-destined Helicopter With Rebels on Board(11: Aug'10)
Sudan South Sudan said it has impounded a Khartoum-destined cargo helicopter carrying men loyal to Gorge Athor, the man behind a rebellion against the government of the semi-autonomous region. Full Story sudantribune.com
Isles Amendments Draw Mixed Reactions(11: Aug'10)
Tanzania Zanzibar`s 10th Constitutional amendment unanimously endorsed by the House of Representatives on Monday has sparked mixed reaction on the statehood of the Isles. Full Story ippmedia.com
Kampala 7/11 Bomb Suspects Confess(11: Aug'10)
Uganda Three brothers suspected to have been involved in the deadly July 11 bomb blasts in Kampala, which killed 76 people, confessed before magistrates yesterday. Full Story newvision.co.ug
Sudan: Nairobi Demo Held to Push for Referendum(10: Aug'10)
Sudan Sudanese citizens in Kenya Monday held a peaceful procession at Uhuru Park in Nairobi to push for the referendum scheduled for January to be held as scheduled. Full Story allafrica.com
UN Deliberating Possible 'Light Presence' in Capital(10: Aug'10)
Somalia With the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia nearing its full capacity, the United Nations is now "seriously considering" the second of its three-part strategy in which the world body would have a light presence in the capital, Mogadishu, and other parts of the war-ravaged country, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today. Full Story allafrica.com
