• Clinton Threatens War in Horn of Africa (World's major oil gateway) Related: Gulf of Aden, World's major oil gateway, under NATO control(Black Agenda Report) -- “The U.S. is preparing military intervention in Somalia.” Hillary Clinton has confirmed that...
• U.S. pledges increased military support to Somalia (Gulf of Aden: Major oil gateway) Related: Gulf of Aden, World's major oil gateway, under NATO controlThe United States said on Saturday it would increase its military assistance to Somalia to help the transitional government restore...
• Gulf of Aden, World's major oil gateway, under NATO control Related: USA markets crash as CIA agents exposed as supporters the of Somali pirates NATO defense ministers agree to continue fighting Somali pirates (RIA Novosti) - Defense ministers of the NATO 28...
• As Chinese investments in Africa drop, so does hope Chinese and Guinean workers toil shoulder to shoulder on a sun-blasted construction site at this crumbling city's edge, building the latest symbol of an old and sturdy alliance: a $50 million,...
• US: Israel attacked convoy in Sudan (Press TV) -- The United States says a January air strike on a truck convoy in Sudan which killed dozens of people was carried out by its ally, Israel. Citing two American officials, The New York...
• U.S. stages deadly air strike against arms smugglers inside Sudan in Jan. The United States has conducted an air strike against arms smugglers last January, killing scores of people, the Paris-based Sudan tribune website reported on Wednesday. Sudanese State Minister for...
• Kadhafi takes reins of African Union Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi took the reins of the 53-nation African Union at a summit on Monday amid concerns over deadly unrest in Madagascar and a bid to indict Sudan's president for war crimes....
• China to Expand Mauritanian Port Related: Oil was discovered in Mauritania in 2001 in the offshore Chinguetti deposit. Although potentially significant for the Mauritanian economy, it remains to be seen how much it will help...
• U.S. to lead anti-pirate patrols off Somalia The U.S. Navy says one of its commanders will lead a new international force to battle pirates off the coast of Somalia. Read more
• Chinese ships leave for anti-piracy mission off Somalia (RIA Novosti) - A Chinese naval task force left a military base in the southern city of Sanya on Friday to take part in international efforts to combat Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
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• 3 Chinese Ships to Head to Somali Coast (VOA) -- China is sending three ships to the waters off Somalia this week, to help with international efforts to combat pirates. Officials with China's military say this unprecedented deployment of...
• China confirms its navy will fight Somali pirates The Chinese government confirmed Thursday that it would send naval ships to the Gulf of Aden to help in the fight against piracy there. The mission, which is expected to begin in about two weeks,...
• DR Congo: UN to send 3,000 more peacekeepers The United Nations is to boost its peacekeeping forces in DR Congo by 3,000 troops and police. In a unanimous resolution, the UN Security Council agreed to boost the 17,000-strong mission known by...
• Sudan-Chad restore diplomatic ties (Press TV) -- Sudan and Chad have restored full diplomatic ties and exchanged ambassadors, ending a bitter six-month-old row between the two countries. The new ambassadors gave a joint press...
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