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Former Liberian President's Lawyers Ask for Acquittal

Charles Taylor is accused of alleged involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war and faces war crimes charges, crimes against humanity

Kenyan Justice Minister Resigns

Martha Karua complained the government was not allowing her to pursue reform efforts and criticized the role of ethnicity in politics

Envoy Pursues Restoration of Aid in Darfur, Sudan Peace Agreement

US Special Ambassador Scott Gration appeals for Sudanese to take up humanitarian role for refugees in the absence of international aid groups

South Africa Opposition Shows Concern that Charges May be Dropped against Zuma

The opposition Congress of the People (COPE) is expressing concern about a possibility that South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) might drop graft charges against the leader of the ruling ANC Monday.

Nigerian Police Go on Alert to Deal with Reported Consulate Threats

Nigeria's police say they are ready and willing to deal decisively with any threats after the US diplomatic mission said Sunday it had received reports of plans for a possible attack against its consulate in the southern city of Lagos

Report: Somali Pirates Seize German Ship

East African Seafarers' Assistance Program says pirates seized the 20,000 ton container vessel with 24 crew members in the Indian Ocean

Somalia's Government Requires Aid Agencies to Register

PM spokesman says government will protect registered aid workers but will not guarantee safety of those who do not sign up

Somalia's Government Requires Aid Agencies to Register

PM spokesman says government will protect registered aid workers but will not guarantee safety of those who do not sign up

US Envoy Warns Sudan Crisis Could Worsen

Scott Gration says Darfur region 'on the brink' of deeper crisis and urges Khartoum to allow aid agencies to return

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