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Liberian ex-warlord Boley defends war record

April 8, 2012 Liberian former warlord Dr. George Boley

By Frank Sainworla, Jr/WADR News

A Liberian ex-warlord deported from the US for his role in the his country’s civil war, Dr. George Boley has dismissed allegations that he and his defunct rebel group committed atrocities during the 14 years civil war, which ended in 2003. 

Celebrating ageing and healthy lifestyle

April 7, 2012 Older people leading healthy lives

Countries around the world are on Saturday April 7 celebrating World Health Day around the theme, ageing and health.

Malawians officially mourning death of Pres Mutharika

April 7, 2012 Late President Bingu wa Mutharika

Ten days of national mourning has been declared in Malawi, following confirmation of the death of President Bingu wa Mutharika

The Malawian government confirmed his death at the weekend.

Mali Speaker to head interim govt. as junta quits

April 7, 2012 Mali coup leader Capt Amadou Sanogo

Mali’s speaker of parliament is to head an interim government, as Captain Amadou Sanogo and his military junta have agreed to finally hand over power to civilian authority.

Under the deal spearheaded by the sub-regional bloc, ECOWAS at the weekend, the Speaker of Mali’s parliament Diounconda Traore will organize elections 40 days after taking office.

ICC poised to prosecute Guinea 2009 massacre suspects if…

April 7, 2012 Fatou Bensouda, ICC’s Assistant Prosecutor

“If the perpetrators of the September 28 massacre in Guinea are not persecuted by the Guinean justice system, then the International Criminal Court (ICC) will do it,” Fatou Bensouda, ICC’s Assistant Prosecutor has said.

UN, Ivorian & French troops on joint patrol near Mali border

April 6, 2012 Malian northern rebels

-While MNLA rebels declare independence in northern Mali

The UN peacekeeping force in the Ivory Coast (UNOCI)  has said it has increased joint patrols with French Licorne and the Ivorian armed forces along the Malian border, while rebels in northern Mali have announced a ceasefire and declared independence in a region called Azawad.

Mali junta meeting called off amid opposition

April 5, 2012 Le capitaine Amadou Sanogo chef de la junte militaire

UNSC issues 3rd statement on crisis

The United Nations Security Council has called for an end to hostilities in northern Mali, as the ECOWAS sanctions begin to hold.

Senegal new leader: Equip, train security forces top priority

April 5, 2012 Président Macky Sall lors de la célébration de la fête de l'indépendance mercredi

The new President of Senegal Macky Sall has said equipping and training the country’s military and paramilitary forces will be his top priority, as he names his new government.

On Wednesday evening, the presidency announced the appointment of some opposition figures, including grammy award winner Youssou N'dour to Sall’s new government.

ECOWAS sanctions taking hold in Mali

April 4, 2012 Capitaine Sanogo et ses homes

As the ECOWAS sanctions begin to hold, the African Union has imposed its own sanctions on Mali’s coup leaders, including travel ban and asset freeze on the coup leaders. 

Senegalese celebrate 52nd independence, new Premier named

April 4, 2012 Abdoul Mbaye, chef du nouveau gouvernement sénégalais

The people of Senegal are on Wednesday, April 4 celebrating their 52nd independence anniversary from French colonial rule.