Egypt profile

Key facts, figures and dates

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-13313370

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Sao Tome and Principe profile

Provides an overview of Sao Tome and Principe, including key events and facts about this oil-rich island nation - one of Africa's smallest states.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-africa-14093493

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Shabab Militants Attack Near Kenya-Somalia Border

Shabab militants tried to take back territory from militias allied with the Somali government and were breaking up camps set up for famine victims.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=492ae02653f35c2400bfda732775c611

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Islamist Group With Possible Qaeda Links Upends Nigeria

A shadowy Islamist insurgency that has haunted northern Nigeria appears to be branching out and collaborating with Al Qaeda?s affiliates.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e20b97ec3ddb29d3ef4e440301a7ef56

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In Libya, advance by Gaddafi forces sends rebels fleeing

TRIPOLI, LIBYA - Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi sent opposition fighters fleeing Thursday from a strategic oil port in eastern Libya that rebels had held for a week, appearing to reverse the rebels' advances toward Tripoli.

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/10/AR2011031000566.html?wprss=rss_world/africa

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Somalis Flee Drought for More Misery as Refugees

Many Somalis, fleeing one of the worst droughts in the country in 60 years, have walked for weeks through an anarchic landscape replete with bandits and militants but little food.

Source: http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=7defcd4ff968a3f68f6bd60a06660bf7

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Kenya: Chinese Firm Offers to Finance Lamu Port Plan

A Chinese company has expressed interest in financing the construction of Lamu Port and its related infrastructure.

Source: http://allafrica.com/stories/201110020131.html

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