20101217
allAfrica.com

The recent commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the assassination of Mozambique's best known investigative journalist, Carlos Cardoso, was held at the same place, and at the same time of day, as the attack happened.

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Nairobi Star

Nairobi — INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo yesterday said the trial of the six post-election violence key suspects could begin in May next year - if the judges accept to issue summonses.

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Independent (Lagos)

Abuja — Opposition from the North deepened on Thursday against Goodluck Jonathan's run for President.

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allAfrica.com

President John Atta Mills complained to the United States in February this year about the behaviour of an oil company involved in the exploitation of the country's oil resources, according to a U.S. diplomatic cable published by WikiLeaks.

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Nation

Guinea's interim military leader General Sekouba Konate has officially taken leave of the country's army during a ceremony at military barracks in Conakry on Thursday evening.

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RFI

The head of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, arrived in Côte d'Ivoire Friday in an attempt to mediate the ongoing power-struggle. Meanwhile French president Nicolas Sarkozy has warned incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to step down by the end of the week to avoid sanctions.

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allAfrica.com

recent book, Nigeria: Dancing on the Brink, John Campbell, U.S. ambassador to Nigeria from 2004 to 2007, warns that the nation risks violence and a possible coup if the 2011 presidential elections fail.

Campbell recently spoke with AllAfrica's Cindy Shiner about Nigeria's political dynamics and how he believes the elections are shaping up.

20101216
africanews

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has urged Cote d'Ivoire's Laurent Gbagbo to surrender his presidential post quickly to avoid international sanctions. Sarkozy told a news conference in Brussels at the end of a European Union summit that if Gbagbo refuses to leave office by the end of the week, then sanctions would be imposed.

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africanews

Kenya Justice minister Mutula Kilonzo has praised WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for releasing the American diplomatic cables to the public. Mr Kilonzo said Mr Assange had done a "good job" so that "Kenyans realise that this is their country". "I am actually quite pleased with the leaks...If I find him, I'd give him a medal."

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africanews

Six G4 security guards were arrested early Wednesday after a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) operative tipped police they were discussing firing of the party's first and second vice presidents.

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africanews

The International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo has confirmed that the trial of the six post-election violence key suspects could begin in May next year - if the judges accept to issue summonses.

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africanews

Ghana President Professor John Evans Atta Mills has called on Moslems and Christians in his West African country to pray for the people of neighbouring Ivory Coast to compliment the human efforts being made to solve the crisis. The trouble in Ivory Coast started after last month's run-off election, which the Electoral Commission said Mr Ouattara won by 54% to 46%.

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africanews

Two soldiers of Ivory Coast's New Forces (FN) - ex-rebel faction who assist the UN soldiers in securing the hotel where opposition president-elect Alassane Ouattara and his ministers are staying - were killed during Thursday's street protest while they were engaged in exchange of fire with soldiers loyal to incumbent Laurent Gbagbo.

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africanews

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Wednesday warned his critics he is not Jesus Christ and will take action if they continue to be critical of his government. Many people accuse him of not exercising patience when making important decisions.

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africanews

Cameroon captain and Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o could not hide his joy when Congolese club side TP Mazembe made it to the first African final in the Club World Cup.

20101213
allafrica.com

On 9 January, 2011, southern Sudanese are due to vote in a referendum on whether to remain part of Sudan, Africa’'s largest country, or to become independent. At the time of the accord, negotiators envisaged five years of work to build national unity and bring development to the south. Instead, southerners say, little has changed to incorporate southerners as full citizens, and a vote to separate is widely predicted. Along with that expectation, fears have risen that the north and south could return to disastrous, full-scale war.

20101213
reuters

The chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Election Commission, Dr. Attahiru Jega, has assured an audience in Washington, DC, that although he cannot promise a "perfect" election next year, the commission has dealt with many problem areas. Bunmi Oloruntoba reports for allAfrica.com.

20101213
reuters

The European Union is preparing targetted sanctions against Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, and plans to give its backing to the rival administration of Alassane Ouattara.

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reuters

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Japan's Kansai Paint offered to buy all the shares it does not own in South Africa's Freeworld Coatings, a $262 million bid that could potentially lead to a hostile takeover.

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reuters

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers will consider imposing sanctions on Ivory Coast on Monday, putting pressure on incumbent Laurent Gbagbo to relinquish power after a disputed presidential election.