Epoch Times | World | Africa World | Africa http://en.epochtimes.com/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:16:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 U.N. Council Approves Increase in Congo Peacekeepers http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/un-council-congo-peacekeepers-7489.html The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Thursday to send some 3,000 extra peacekeepers to Congo... Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Major Shippers Skirt Gulf of Aden to Avoid Pirates http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/shippers-gulf-of-aden-pirates-somalia-7472.html Major shiping companies might be rerouting their cargo to avoid pirates active off the Somali coast. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest of Darfur Rebels http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/icc-prosecutor-arrest-darfur-rebels-7459.html The International Criminal Court prosecutor requested arrest warrants on Thursday for rebels in Sudan's Darfur region, accusing them of storming an African Union camp and killing 12 peacekeepers. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 South Africa to Withhold Zimbabwe Aid Over Deadlock http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/south-africa-withhold-zimbabwe-aid-7458.html South Africa will withhold Zimbabwe aid until a representative government is in place, the first pressure put on Zimbabwe. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 U.N. Peacekeepers Needed in Somalia, African Union Says http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/un-peacekeepers-somalia-african-union-7457.html The U.N. should send peacekeepers to Somalia urgently to stop the strife that is fueling piracy. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Congo Rebel Pullback Raises Hopes for Peace Talks http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/congo-rebels-peace-talks-7417.html Hundreds of Congolese rebel fighters pulled back on Wednesday from frontline positions. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 World Bank to Loan Angola $1 Billion to Diversify Economy http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/world-bank-loan-angola-economy-7395.html The World Bank will loan an estimated $1 billion to Angola to help the nation diversify its economy. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Somali Pirates Release Ship After $1.1 Million Ransom http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/somali-pirates-ransom-ship-7238.html Somali pirates have released a chemical tanker, the Stolt Valor, after receiving a $1.1 million ransom. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 Darfur Rebels Accuse Sudan of Bombing Despite Truce http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/darfur-sudan-7218.html Darfur rebels accused Sudan government forces on Saturday of bombing their territory. Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100 U.N. Troubleshooter Starts Talks on Congo Crisis http://en.epochtimes.com/n2/world/un-congo-crisis-olusegun-obasanjo-7160.html Former Nigerian Pres. Obasanjo started urgent talks aimed at averting a wider war in the Congo Reuters Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0100