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Bashir Wins Election as Sudan Edges Toward Split
The results showed a lopsided victory for President Omar Hassan al-Bashir in what could be a step toward Sudan?s breakup.
Prosperity in Sudan Wins Votes for Leader, Bashir
Many Sudanese attribute their country?s progress to President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, a suspected war criminal often perceived as a villain in the West.
World Briefing | Africa: Kenya: Decision to Deport Cleric Prompts Protests
Police officers in Nairobi on Friday clashed with rock-throwing mobs who were angry about the government?s decision to deport a radical Islamist cleric.
Lamu Journal: Future Kenya Port Could Mar Pristine Land
A sleepy resort island and Unesco World Heritage site where Muslims and bikini-clad tourists coexist may be threatened by plans for a huge seaport.
Pirates Seize Oil Tanker, U.S.-Bound, Off Somalia
Nine pirates seized the tanker, which could be one of the biggest ships ever taken.
