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Egyptian Military, Under Pressure, Advances Election Timetable

Said Sadek, professor at the American University in Cairo says protesters are suspicious of expedited presidential vote announcement

Arab World Faces Serious Poverty, Food Security Challenges

International Food Policy Research Institute says situation worse than had been reported

Health, Rights Groups Demand Tougher Anti-FGM Laws

Calls for tougher legislation issued on ninth International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation

Malawi’s President Calls for NGOs to Be More Transparent

Bingu wa Mutharika says donors should probe civil society organizations' use of funds

Microfinance Services in Ghana Greeted With Hope, Concern

People appreciate the easy access to short-term loans but worry of high interest rates charges by microfinanciers

Senegal Opposition Demands President Give Up Third Term Bid

Leader of an opposition party Dialo Diop said opponents are determined to pressure ruling party to replace Abdoulaye Wade as candidate

Sporadic Clashes in Cairo as Protests Enter 4th day

Officials say at least 12 people killed in Cairo and Suez and 2,500 others hurt since protests broke out Thursday

Oil Pipeline in Niger Delta Attacked by Militants

Nigerian militant group MEND says the attack is 'a sign of things to come' as the ruptured pipe continues to burn

Egyptians Protest for 4th Day at Interior Ministry

Demonstrators clash with police, some demand for presidential elections be held in coming weeks, rather than June

Growing Sudan, South Sudan Oil Impasse Has High Stakes

Khartoum and Juba both rely heavily on oil revenue to maintain themselves

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