Africa
Insight: Nigeria's "war on terror" wins tentative support
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria - Nuradin Mohammed used to resent and fear the troops who swept past his fish stall in this northeast Nigerian city on the trail of Islamist insurgents Boko Haram. Now, for the first time, he thinks they may be on his side.
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Niger attacks launched from southern Libya: Niger's president
NIAMEY - Islamist militants who carried out simultaneous suicide attacks on an army base and a French uranium mine in northern Niger two days ago came from southern Libya, Niger's president said on Saturday.
Madagascar president sets out terms for quitting election race
ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina, under international pressure not to seek re-election in July, has set out the terms under which he would withdraw from the race, but warned that the specter of civil war loomed over the Indian Ocean island.
Colombia central bank chief worries about medium-term external shocks
BOGOTA - Colombia's central bank chief said on Friday his main challenge over the medium term was preparing the nation for a normalization of U.S. monetary policy, possible rate hikes by developed nations and a drop in commodity prices.
French, Niger troops kill Islamists holding out at Niger base
NIAMEY - French special forces and Niger troops shot dead on Friday the last two Islamists involved in a twin attack on a military base and a French uranium mine in Niger claimed by the mastermind of January's mass hostage-taking in Algeria.
UPDATE 2-French, Niger troops kill Islamists holding out at Niger base
* Veteran Algerian jihadist Belmokhtar claims Niger attacks
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What's next for South Sudan?
Reuters is chronicling the first year in the life of South Sudan - and assessing the odds of whether it will flourish or fail. Live Coverage | Slideshow
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