BIN JAWAD, Libya (Reuters) - Libya's ramshackle rebel army has pushed west to retake a series of towns from the forces of Muammar Gaddafi who are being pounded…
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Egyptian protesters push for more political reforms
CAIRO (Reuters) - More than 2,000 people gathered across the Egyptian capital on Friday to demand more political reform, including a speedy trial of ousted president Hosni Mubarak,…
Tanzania postpones opposition trial
Arusha - Tanzania is dropping proceedings against 10 opposition party members for lack of proof and has postponed the trial of 19 other members until April 29, a…
Senegal, AU to set up court to try Chad ex-leader
DAKAR (AFP) – Senegal and the African Union have decided to establish an international court to put on trial former Chadian president Hissene Habre on charges of war…
Obama says Libya mission saved “countless” lives
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama told Americans on Saturday that the military mission in Libya is clear, focused and limited, and that it has already saved "countless"…
Libya suspects will face justice at ICC
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Individuals accused of bombing and shooting anti-government protesters in Libya will end up on trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) sooner or later, the…
ICC may open 2nd war crime case against Gaddafi
CAIRO (Reuters) - The International Criminal Court prosecutor said on Thursday he would present a case for possible war crimes by Libya's Muammar Gaddafi in May and that…
Sudan allows overflights for Libya ops: diplomats
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Sudan has quietly granted permission to use its airspace to nations enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya as U.S., French, British and other air…
Ivory Coast neighbours urge tougher UN stance
ABUJA (Reuters) - Ivory Coast's neighbours urged the United Nations on Thursday to toughen the mandate of its 12,000 peacekeepers there and apply harsh sanctions on the inner…
NATO to police Libya no-fly, compromises on command
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - NATO said it would enforce a Libya no-fly zone but stopped short of taking full command of U.N.-backed military operations to protect civilians from forces loyal…