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UTA creates African-American Studies program - Mansfield News Journal UTA creates African-American Studies program Mansfield News Journal By Diane Smith, Fort Worth Star-Telegram In 1966, Scarlett became the first African-American to graduate from what is now the University of Texas at Arlington. In the fall of 1962, he was among the first three African-American men to live in a college ... and more »

South African UN worker held in Sudan - Times LIVE Times LIVE South African UN worker held in Sudan Times LIVE Within 24hours of a South African being killed in Somalia another was captured in Sudan. Saturday's capture of Thabo Siave came after Lodewyk Pietersen, 55, was shot dead on Friday in Puntland, Somalia, allegedly by his bodyguard. and more »

For US Soldiers in Africa, a Quarry Is Famous, but the Jungle Is Vast - New York Times New York Times For US Soldiers in Africa, a Quarry Is Famous, but the Jungle Is Vast New York Times OBO, Central African Republic — It has got to be one of the oddest matchups in United States military history: 100 of America's most elite Special Operations troops, aided by night vision scopes and satellite imagery, helping African forces find a ... US Uses Advanced Intelligence in Fight Against LRA in Central AfricaVoice of America US special forces team up with African forces in hunt for wanted warlord ...Washington Post US Takes a Bigger Role in Hunt for KonyWall Street Journal Salt Lake Tribune -The Associated Press all 311 news articles »

Taking Names: African, Cuban films win Tribeca honors - Washington Times Washington Times Taking Names: African, Cuban films win Tribeca honors Washington Times (Associated Press) The African child soldier drama “War Witch” won best film and its 15-year-old star earned best actress Thursday night at the Tribeca Film Festival. Tribeca announced its winners as the 11th annual edition of the New York festival ... and more »

S. African investors asked to take part in development of mining industry in ... - Arab News Arab News S. African investors asked to take part in development of mining industry in ... Arab News Commerce and Industry Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and South Africa's Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies sign the minutes of the Fourth Saudi Arabian African Joint Committee held at the Royal Conference Palace in Riyadh on Sunday. and more »

S.African security officer killed in Somalia - local govt - Reuters SomalilandPress S.African security officer killed in Somalia - local govt Reuters By Feisal Omar | MOGADISHU, April 29 (Reuters) - 0A South African security trainer has been killed in Somalia by unknown gunmen during a government-approved mission against pirates, the government of the semi-autonomous region of Puntland said. South African security officer killed in SomaliaBusiness Recorder (blog) South African security trainer killed in northern Somalia, government ...Washington Post all 158 news articles »

West African force to start G.Bissau deployment Sunday - AFP AFP West African force to start G.Bissau deployment Sunday AFP BISSAU — The first contingent of West African peace troops is due to arrive in coup-stricken Guinea-Bissau later Sunday, a security official said. "The first group from the ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) force is expected to arrive ... Mali soldiers threaten to force out post-coup mediators from West African ...Winnipeg Free Press Mali junta rejects West African transition planReuters Africa Mali coup leader rejects West African troop deploymentDeutsche Welle Jollofnews -Reuters Canada all 747 news articles »

African champions Esperance thump Zimbabwe's Dynamos - BBC Sport BBC Sport African champions Esperance thump Zimbabwe's Dynamos BBC Sport Title holders Esperance took a huge step towards a place in the group phase of this year's African Champions League with a 6-0 thrashing of Dynamos of Zimbabwe on Saturday. Tunisian sides did well over the weekend, with Etoile du Sahel also earning a ... Esperance 6-0 DynamosNew Zimbabwe.com all 8 news articles »

South African firm says Sudan 'abducted' deminers - Vancouver Sun Times LIVE South African firm says Sudan 'abducted' deminers Vancouver Sun KHARTOUM - A South African demining company on Sunday said two of its workers were abducted by the Sudanese military while on a UN landmine clearance contract in South Sudan. Ashley Williams, CEO of state-owned Mechem, said its employees, ... Sudan arrests foreigners in disputed border regionMontreal Gazette South African worker captured in SudanTimes LIVE SA following up on Sudan arrestsIndependent Online News24 all 1,815 news articles »

South Africa to release up to 35000 from crowded prisons - Globe and Mail Independent Online South Africa to release up to 35000 from crowded prisons Globe and Mail JOHANNESBURG— AP South African authorities say they are releasing up to 35000 offenders to ease overcrowding in the nation's prisons. Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said Saturday some 14600 prison inmates will be released “conditionally or ... South Africa to release 35000 from crowded prisonsFox News South Africa releasing over 14000 prisoners to make Mandela election victoryRTE.ie all 163 news articles »