Africa
Congolese army, rebels clash for a second day, 19 dead
GOMA, Democratic Republic of Congo - Two days of clashes between Congo's army and rebel fighters near the eastern city of Goma have killed at least 19 people, threatening an uneasy six-month peace just days before a scheduled visit by U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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Nigeria $1 bln wealth fund to start investing in June
LAGOS, May 21 - Nigeria will begin investing the initial $1 billion allocated to a new sovereign wealth fund by June, a statement from the fund showed, after it delayed the start date twice.
Nigeria seeks Niger's military support against Boko Haram
NIAMEY - Nigeria has asked neighbouring Niger for support in a week-old offensive against Islamist insurgent bases in its semi-desert frontier region, underlining moves towards West African cooperation against jihadis seen as a cross-border threat.
Rubber bullets fired at South African mine strikers, several hurt
CAPE TOWN - Ten striking South African miners were taken to hospital on Tuesday after being hit by rubber bullets, police said, as labour strife swells in mines and factories ahead of mid-year pay negotiations.
EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered
KOULIKORO, Mali - Under a blazing sun and the critical gaze of British and Irish instructors, a line of 11 Malian soldiers lie prone in the dust firing AK-47 rounds at targets, one-by-one.
EU mission seeks to rebuild Mali army after U.S. faltered
KOULIKORO, Mali - Under a blazing sun and the critical gaze of British and Irish instructors, a line of 11 Malian soldiers lie prone in the dust firing AK-47 rounds at targets, one-by-one.
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