- Islamist and ex-PM vie for mantle of Egypt's revolt Shaimaa Fayed and Marwa Awad - Reuters - 2 hours 7 minutes ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Muslim Brotherhood and a military man close to ousted leader Hosni Mubarak courted defeated first-round candidates in Egypt's presidential election … More »Islamist and ex-PM vie for mantle of Egypt's revolt
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Muslim Brotherhood and a military man close to ousted leader Hosni Mubarak courted defeated first-round candidates in Egypt's presidential election on Saturday, each trying to claim the mantle of the uprising before a run-off next month. State television said the Brotherhood's Mohamed Mursi led this …
- Egypt's Shafiq vows to guard revolution's gains Reuters - 3 hours ago
CAIRO (Reuters) - Ahmed Shafiq, who will fight an Islamist candidate in a runoff for Egypt's presidency next month, vowed on Saturday to restore security after the revolution … More »Egypt's Shafiq vows to guard revolution's gains
CAIRO (Reuters) - Ahmed Shafiq, who will fight an Islamist candidate in a runoff for Egypt's presidency next month, vowed on Saturday to restore security after the revolution that unseated Hosni Mubarak. Shafiq, 70, an ex-air force commander like Mubarak, is widely viewed as a symbol of the old order, but sought to combat …
- Islamists, ex-PM reach out to rivals after Egypt vote Ines Bel Aiba and Sara Hussein - AFP - 3 hours ago
The apparent winners of the first round of Egypt's landmark presidential vote reached out to rival candidates Saturday ahead of a June run-off, as international monitors … More »Islamists, ex-PM reach out to rivals after Egypt vote
- Somali Islamists vow revenge after fall of rebel bastion AFP - AFP - 7 hours ago
Al-Qaeda-linked Somali militants vowed Saturday to intensify the war against government and African Union troops, despite the fall of their key stronghold of Afgoye, … More »Somali Islamists vow revenge after fall of rebel bastion
- Islamist backs Brotherhood in Egypt vote Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian Islamist candidate Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh, who failed to get enough votes in Egypt's presidential race to make the run-off, said on Friday … More »Islamist backs Brotherhood in Egypt vote
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egyptian Islamist candidate Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh, who failed to get enough votes in Egypt's presidential race to make the run-off, said on Friday he would now back the Muslim Brotherhood in its bid to defeat Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister. His statement did not mention by name the Brotherhood, …
- Analysis - Revolutionaries see reversal in Egypt vote Samia Nakhoul - Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's revolutionaries did not take to the streets to replace Hosni Mubarak with another military strongman or to put an Islamist ideologue in charge, … More »Analysis - Revolutionaries see reversal in Egypt vote
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's revolutionaries did not take to the streets to replace Hosni Mubarak with another military strongman or to put an Islamist ideologue in charge, but that is the choice they woke up to after a first-round vote for the presidency. The youths who put national pride before religion when they protested …
- Islamists flee as AU, Somali troops seize rebel stronghold AFP - AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012
African Union and Somali troops have captured the strategic town of Afgoye from Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab insurgents without major resistance, declaring a military breakthrough, … More »Islamists flee as AU, Somali troops seize rebel stronghold
- African Union troops say seize key Somali town Abdi Sheikh - Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops on Friday seized a rebel stronghold near Mogadishu from al Qaeda-linked insurgents, marking a major blow against the al Shabaab … More »African Union troops say seize key Somali town
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops on Friday seized a rebel stronghold near Mogadishu from al Qaeda-linked insurgents, marking a major blow against the al Shabaab rebels who have used the town to stage sporadic attacks on the capital. The capture of Afgoye by the AU force AMISOM and Somali government troops, who …
- African Union troops say seize key Somali town Abdi Sheikh - Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops on Friday seized a rebel stronghold near Mogadishu from al Qaeda-linked insurgents, a spokesman said, marking a big blow against … More »African Union troops say seize key Somali town
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - African Union troops on Friday seized a rebel stronghold near Mogadishu from al Qaeda-linked insurgents, a spokesman said, marking a big blow against the al Shabaab rebels who have used the town to stage sporadic attacks on the capital. The capture of Afgoye by the AU force AMISOM and Somali government …
- Egypt Elections: Controversial Candidates Ahead Emma Hurd, Middle East correspondent - Sky News - Fri, May 25, 2012
Egypt is heading for a divisive run-off vote in its landmark presidential election, with the two most controversial candidates leading the race. More »Egypt Elections: Controversial Candidates Ahead
- Brotherhood man promises Islamic law in Egypt Tom Perry - Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - When he joined the race for Egypt's presidency just five weeks ago, Mohamed Mursi was mocked as the Muslim Brotherhood's uncharismatic "spare tyre" … More »Brotherhood man promises Islamic law in Egypt
CAIRO (Reuters) - When he joined the race for Egypt's presidency just five weeks ago, Mohamed Mursi was mocked as the Muslim Brotherhood's uncharismatic "spare tyre" after its first-choice candidate was disqualified. But the 60-year-old engineer came first in the opening round, according to a Brotherhood tally after most …
- Egyptians wait for key presidential vote results Sara Hussein and Jailan Zayan - AFP - Fri, May 25, 2012
Vote counting was underway in Egypt Friday after two days of polling in a landmark presidential election which pitted stability against the ideals of the uprising that … More »Egyptians wait for key presidential vote results
- Brotherhood, Mubarak's last PM set for Egypt run-off -source Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - A Muslim Brotherhood official said on Friday the group's candidate in the first free presidential election in Egypt would enter a run-off vote next … More »Brotherhood, Mubarak's last PM set for Egypt run-off -source
CAIRO (Reuters) - A Muslim Brotherhood official said on Friday the group's candidate in the first free presidential election in Egypt would enter a run-off vote next month with the last prime minister to serve Hosni Mubarak before he was ousted in a popular uprising. The vote marks the final step in a messy and often bloody …
- U.S. looks forward to working with new Egyptian leader Reuters - Fri, May 25, 2012
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States pledged on Thursday to "stand with the Egyptian people" and said it looked forward to working with their democratically elected … More »U.S. looks forward to working with new Egyptian leader
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States pledged on Thursday to "stand with the Egyptian people" and said it looked forward to working with their democratically elected government. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Egypt marked "another important milestone in their transition to democracy" by holding its first free …
- U.N. rights chief to stay two more years; US, Syria aren't fans Louis Charbonneau - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday renewed the mandate of the world body's human rights chief Navi Pillay, but she was given an abbreviated … More »U.N. rights chief to stay two more years; US, Syria aren't fans
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly on Thursday renewed the mandate of the world body's human rights chief Navi Pillay, but she was given an abbreviated term as part of a compromise deal with the United States, which dislikes her criticism of Israel, envoys said. Syria also made clear it was not a fan of …
- Vote counting gets underway in Egypt Jailan Zayan and Sara Hussein - AFP - Thu, May 24, 2012
Vote counting was underway in Egypt after two days of polling ended Thursday in a landmark presidential election which pitted stability against the ideals of the uprising … More »Vote counting gets underway in Egypt
- Factbox - Nigeria's draft Petroleum Industry Bill Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
(Reuters) - Nigeria's government task force will finalise a draft of the long-delayed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) this week before sending it to the oil minister and … More »Factbox - Nigeria's draft Petroleum Industry Bill
(Reuters) - Nigeria's government task force will finalise a draft of the long-delayed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) this week before sending it to the oil minister and the national assembly for debate, industry sources told Reuters. The ambitious PIB has been years in the making and several other versions have been debated …
- Exclusive - Draft of Nigeria oil bill being finalised Joe Brock and Tim Cocks - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
ABUJA/LAGOS (Reuters) - A new draft of Nigeria's long delayed oil bill, whose passage is needed to unblock billions of dollars of stalled investment into exploration … More »Exclusive - Draft of Nigeria oil bill being finalised
ABUJA/LAGOS (Reuters) - A new draft of Nigeria's long delayed oil bill, whose passage is needed to unblock billions of dollars of stalled investment into exploration and production, will be finalised this week, sources close to the matter said on Thursday. A copy of the 200-page Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) obtained by …
- Egypt election looks fairer than last - expert Tom Pfeiffer - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's first open leadership contest looks better managed than an earlier parliamentary vote, making it harder to influence the outcome by hustling … More »Egypt election looks fairer than last - expert
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's first open leadership contest looks better managed than an earlier parliamentary vote, making it harder to influence the outcome by hustling voters, stuffing ballots and other abuses, an election observer said on Thursday. The state election body has toughened oversight of polling stations and …
- Qaeda leader tells fighters to support Mali rebels David Lewis - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
DAKAR (Reuters) - The leader of al Qaeda's North African wing has put his group's fighters in Mali's north at the disposal of Ansar Dine rebels seeking to impose Islamic … More »Qaeda leader tells fighters to support Mali rebels
DAKAR (Reuters) - The leader of al Qaeda's North African wing has put his group's fighters in Mali's north at the disposal of Ansar Dine rebels seeking to impose Islamic law across the West African state, the first public comments officially linking to two groups. Fighters should impose sharia only gradually and look to …
- Muslim leaders enlisted to help stamp out polio Stephanie Nebehay - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
GENEVA (Reuters) - The last three countries where polio is still paralysing children -- Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria -- said on Thursday that they have enlisted … More »Muslim leaders enlisted to help stamp out polio
GENEVA (Reuters) - The last three countries where polio is still paralysing children -- Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria -- said on Thursday that they have enlisted Muslim women and religious leaders to allay fears of vaccination and wipe out the disease. Polio cases are at an all-time low worldwide, following its eradication …
- Hague war crimes court clears way for Kenya trials Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court on Thursday cleared the way for the trial of four Kenyans accused of being behind the violence which erupted after … More »Hague war crimes court clears way for Kenya trials
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court on Thursday cleared the way for the trial of four Kenyans accused of being behind the violence which erupted after the country's elections in December 2007. The four men, who include Uhuru Kenyatta, a former presidential hopeful and the son of Kenya's founding president, …
- Sudan agrees to resume talks with South Sudan next week Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan has agreed to restart on May 29 talks with South Sudan to end hostilities and settle unresolved disputes, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. … More »Sudan agrees to resume talks with South Sudan next week
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudan has agreed to restart on May 29 talks with South Sudan to end hostilities and settle unresolved disputes, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. "The meeting will be on May 29th," El-Obeid Morawah, spokesman for the foreign ministry, told Reuters. Talks were broken off last month after border …
- Bounty hunter on the trail of Arab Spring loot Martin de Sa'Pinto - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
GENEVA (Reuters) - Growing up in Africa, he used to hunt buffalo, a passion that still serves Geneva-based lawyer Enrico Monfrini well. His dogged pursuit of ill-gotten … More »Bounty hunter on the trail of Arab Spring loot
GENEVA (Reuters) - Growing up in Africa, he used to hunt buffalo, a passion that still serves Geneva-based lawyer Enrico Monfrini well. His dogged pursuit of ill-gotten assets has made him the scourge of many of the world's dictators and kleptocrats. An affable man with a sharp wit and a ready smile, the 67-year-old blends …
- South Africa painting debate exposes racial rifts Jon Herskovitz - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling ANC went to court on Thursday seeking to remove from public display a painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals … More »South Africa painting debate exposes racial rifts
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa's ruling ANC went to court on Thursday seeking to remove from public display a painting of President Jacob Zuma with his genitals exposed, saying the work is symbolic of the lingering racial oppression of apartheid. Proceedings were halted after a bizarre scene where Gcina Malindi, …
- Anti-African street violence surges in Israel Dan Williams - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Surging street violence against African migrants, including a rampage that an Israeli broadcaster dubbed a "pogrom", drew empathy for the rioters … More »Anti-African street violence surges in Israel
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Surging street violence against African migrants, including a rampage that an Israeli broadcaster dubbed a "pogrom", drew empathy for the rioters from the interior minister on Thursday. Waving Israeli flags and chanting "Deport the Sudanese", residents of a low-income Tel Aviv neighbourhood where many …
- Analysis - South Africa's new security laws: who will they protect? Jon Herskovitz - Reuters - Thu, May 24, 2012
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Concerns are growing in South Africa that new laws on intelligence, security and graft-busting may end up protecting the political elite more … More »Analysis - South Africa's new security laws: who will they protect?
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Concerns are growing in South Africa that new laws on intelligence, security and graft-busting may end up protecting the political elite more than the nation. President Jacob Zuma's ANC government has proposed three measures - two revisions to apartheid-era intelligence bills and a third on oversight …
- Egyptians back at the polls to pick president Tamim Elyan and Samia Nakhoul - Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt resumes its first free presidential election on Thursday after voting passed off mostly calmly on the first day apart from a stone-throwing attack … More »Egyptians back at the polls to pick president
CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt resumes its first free presidential election on Thursday after voting passed off mostly calmly on the first day apart from a stone-throwing attack on candidate Ahmed Shafiq, who was premier for a few days before Hosni Mubarak fell. The race broadly pits Islamist candidates against secular ones like …
- Tunisian prosecutor demands death penalty for Ben Ali Reuters - Wed, May 23, 2012
TUNIS (Reuters) - A Tunisian military prosecutor demanded on Wednesday that the death penalty be imposed in absentia on ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali over … More »Tunisian prosecutor demands death penalty for Ben Ali
TUNIS (Reuters) - A Tunisian military prosecutor demanded on Wednesday that the death penalty be imposed in absentia on ousted president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali over his alleged role in the deaths of protesters in the towns where the Arab Spring began. Ben Ali, who fled to Saudi Arabia as protests swept Tunisa on January …
- Egyptians vote for Mubarak successor in historic poll Jailan Zayan and Samer al-Atrush - AFP - Wed, May 23, 2012
Egyptians voted Wednesday in the country's first free presidential elections, with Islamists and secularists vying for power with competing visions of an Egypt liberated … More »Egyptians vote for Mubarak successor in historic poll
CAIRO (Reuters) - The Muslim Brotherhood and a military man close to ousted leader Hosni Mubarak courted defeated first-round candidates in Egypt's presidential election on Saturday, each trying to claim the mantle of the uprising before a run-off next month. State television … More »Islamist and ex-PM vie for mantle of Egypt's revolt














