Death Toll in Mali Suicide Blast Rises to More Than 50

Death toll in northern Mali attack rises above 50, harsh blow to peace efforts in region
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Ivory Coast Seeks End to Unrest as Gunfire Cuts off Port

Ivory Coast seeks end to unrest as gunfire cuts access to largest commercial port
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Gunfire Near Ivory Coast Port as Government Meets on Unrest

Ivory Coast military police fire weapons near the port in Abidjan, largest city, and soldiers are responding
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Group: Mali Civilians Threatened by Extremism, Banditry

Mali's civilians threatened by rising extremism, banditry, Human Rights Watch says
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In Africa, Obama's Presidency Couldn't Help but Be Personal

Africa was electrified by the rise of Barack Obama, the first U.S. president of African descent
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2 Soldiers Killed as Ivory Coast Unrest Continues Over Pay

2 soldiers killed as Ivory Coast unrest continues over pay; gunfire in several cities
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Soldiers, Police Open Fire as Ivory Coast Unrest Continues

Soldiers, military police open fire in multiple cities as Ivory Coast unrest continues
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