Africa Situation Reports

Sudan: 100 Killed In Tribal Clashes In Darfur

At least 100 people were killed in clashes between rival Arab tribes in the Adila area of South Darfur state, a tribal leader said Aug. 11, Xinhua reported.
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 07:04

Saudi Arabia: Authorities Arrest 2 Suspected Al Qaeda Members

Saudi authorities have arrested two suspected al Qaeda members they say may have been planning an attack against Western embassies in the Middle East, the Saudi Interior Ministry said Aug. 8, AFP reported Aug. 9, citing state news agency SPA.
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 02:02

Somalia: 24 Militants Killed In Al Shabaab Attack

At least 24 al Shabaab militants were killed when African Union Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia troops and local forces foiled an al Shabaab plot in the southern city of Afmadow on Aug. 8, Xinhua reported.
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 11:15

Kenya: Fire Closes Main Airport

Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was closed after an early morning fire that destroyed its arrivals unit Aug. 7, the Daily Nation reported.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 - 06:15

Nigeria: 35 Killed In Clashes Between Army, Boko Haram

Two separate gunfights between Nigerian security forces and Islamist militant group Boko Haram killed at least 35 people, Reuters reported Aug. 5, citing the army.
Monday, August 5, 2013 - 10:25

U.S.: Embassies, Consulates Closed Due To Intercepted Al Qaeda Message

An intercepted message among al Qaeda operatives in the last several days led to the closing of embassies and consulates Aug. 4 across North Africa and the Middle East, CNN reported.
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 22:11

Saudi Arabia: Sudanese President Blocked From Entering Airspace

Saudi authorities barred Sudanese President Omar al Bashir from entering Saudi airspace while en route to Iran, al Bashir's spokesman said Aug. 4, Reuters reported.
Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 10:04

Zimbabwe: Mugabe Re-Elected, Officials Say

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has won a seventh term in office, unnamed officials said Aug. 3, BBC reported.
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 11:14

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