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    • In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africa’s national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)
      TV show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend airs GERALD IMRAY - AP - 10 hrs ago

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Reeva Steenkamp's last wish for her family before she was shot dead at boyfriend Oscar Pistorius' home was for them to watch her in a reality TV show … More »TV show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend airs

      In this frame-grab from state television channel SABC 1 a tribute is devoted to slain model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius. South Africa’s national broadcaster went ahead with the screening of the reality TV show "Tropica Island of Treasure" Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, featuring the dead model. Steenkamp encouraged her family to watch in one of her last conversations with them before her shooting death at the home of Pistorius. (AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Reeva Steenkamp's last wish for her family before she was shot dead at boyfriend Oscar Pistorius' home was for them to watch her in a reality TV show that went on air in South Africa on Saturday night, two days after her killing.

    • Somalia: Blast on beachfront restaurant kills 1 AP - 19 hrs ago

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali police officer says a car bomb detonated by remote control has killed one person and wounded two others in Somalia's capital. More »Somalia: Blast on beachfront restaurant kills 1

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali police officer says a car bomb detonated by remote control has killed one person and wounded two others in Somalia's capital.

    • This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
      TV show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to air GERALD IMRAY - AP - 22 hrs ago

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, it said Saturday, two days … More »TV show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to air

      This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, it said Saturday, two days after she was shot and killed at the home of the double-amputee athlete and Paralympic superstar.

    • CPJ asks Congo to release imprisoned journalist AP - 21 hrs ago

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A leading media advocacy group is calling on Congolese authorities to release a journalist who was sentenced in December to six months in prison on … More »CPJ asks Congo to release imprisoned journalist

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A leading media advocacy group is calling on Congolese authorities to release a journalist who was sentenced in December to six months in prison on defamation charges.

    • This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY
      Show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to go ahead GERALD IMRAY - AP - 23 hrs ago

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, two days after she … More »Show with Pistorius' dead girlfriend to go ahead

      This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) EDITORIAL PURPOSE ONLY

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa's national broadcaster says it will screen a reality TV show featuring the dead model girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, two days after she was shot and killed at the home of the double-amputee athlete.

    • Guinea electoral body appoints South African firm AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea's National Electoral Commission has approved the hiring of South African software firm Waymark to compile a new list of registered voters … More »Guinea electoral body appoints South African firm

      CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea's National Electoral Commission has approved the hiring of South African software firm Waymark to compile a new list of registered voters for elections on May 12.

    • Congo deploys 500 soldiers to hunt Ugandan warlord AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The African Union says Congo has sent 500 troops to join a Uganda-led military effort to hunt down Joseph Kony, the fugitive head of the Lord's … More »Congo deploys 500 soldiers to hunt Ugandan warlord

      KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The African Union says Congo has sent 500 troops to join a Uganda-led military effort to hunt down Joseph Kony, the fugitive head of the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group.

    • Zimbabwe president announces referendum date ANGUS SHAW - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe issued an official proclamation on Friday setting March 16 as the date for the nation to vote on a new constitution … More »Zimbabwe president announces referendum date

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe issued an official proclamation on Friday setting March 16 as the date for the nation to vote on a new constitution ahead of national elections later this year.

    • Zimbabwe police hit Valentine's Day marchers GILLIAN GOTORA - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A women's activism group said Friday Zimbabwe police fired tear gas and baton charged to disperse Valentine's Day marchers, herding 195 people … More »Zimbabwe police hit Valentine's Day marchers

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A women's activism group said Friday Zimbabwe police fired tear gas and baton charged to disperse Valentine's Day marchers, herding 195 people demonstrators into a police precinct. Later 25 were treated for injuries including broken teeth.

    • FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 file photo, an armed police officer walks past burning buildings during post-election rioting in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The families of seven people shot dead five years ago and eight wounded survivors this week filed a lawsuit to sue the Kenyan government over police brutality in the violence that followed the country's 2007 election, which comes as Kenya prepares for a new election on March 4, 2013 amid warnings from international human rights groups that the police are not ready to prevent electoral violence while refraining from human rights violations. (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File)
      Kenyan government sued for police brutality TOM ODULA - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government is being sued for police brutality in the violence following the 2007 election. More »Kenyan government sued for police brutality

      FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 file photo, an armed police officer walks past burning buildings during post-election rioting in the Mathare slum of Nairobi, Kenya. The families of seven people shot dead five years ago and eight wounded survivors this week filed a lawsuit to sue the Kenyan government over police brutality in the violence that followed the country's 2007 election, which comes as Kenya prepares for a new election on March 4, 2013 amid warnings from international human rights groups that the police are not ready to prevent electoral violence while refraining from human rights violations. (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo, File)

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government is being sued for police brutality in the violence following the 2007 election.

    • Zimbabwe police clampdown Valentine's Day marchers GILLIAN GOTORA - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A women's activism group said Friday Zimbabwe police fired tear gas and baton charged to disperse Valentine's Day marchers, herding 195 people … More »Zimbabwe police clampdown Valentine's Day marchers

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A women's activism group said Friday Zimbabwe police fired tear gas and baton charged to disperse Valentine's Day marchers, herding 195 people demonstrators into a police precinct. Twenty-five were later treated for injuries and broken teeth.

    • Somali militants claim to execute Kenyan soldier ABDI GULED - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia claimed Friday that they have executed a Kenyan soldier after the Nairobi government failed to meet their … More »Somali militants claim to execute Kenyan soldier

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Somalia claimed Friday that they have executed a Kenyan soldier after the Nairobi government failed to meet their demands.

    • Kenya government sued for police brutality in 2007 TOM ODULA - AP - Fri, Feb 15, 2013

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government is being sued for police brutality in the violence following the 2007 election. More »Kenya government sued for police brutality in 2007

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The Kenyan government is being sued for police brutality in the violence following the 2007 election.

    • In this Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 photo, neighborhood resident Mohamed Alassane sifts through documents left behind at the Ministry of Finance's Regional Audit Department, in Timbuktu, Mali, where a confidential letter was found from terror leader Abdelmalek Droukdel spelling out the terror network's blueprint for conquering this desert nation. In the days before being rousted by a French assault force, the leader of al-Qaida¹s branch in Africa had warned fellow Islamic fighters to go softly on the people in order to make their takeover of northern Mali last. The more than 10-page letter, which the AP found in a building the Islamists occupied for nearly a year, is signed by Droukdel, the senior commander appointed by Osama bin Laden to run al-Qaida's branch in Africa. (AP Photo/Rukmini Callimachi)
      In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind a manifesto RUKMINI CALLIMACHI - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In their hurry to flee last month, al-Qaida fighters left behind a crucial document: Tucked under a pile of papers and trash is a confidential letter, … More »In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind a manifesto

      In this Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 photo, neighborhood resident Mohamed Alassane sifts through documents left behind at the Ministry of Finance's Regional Audit Department, in Timbuktu, Mali, where a confidential letter was found from terror leader Abdelmalek Droukdel spelling out the terror network's blueprint for conquering this desert nation. In the days before being rousted by a French assault force, the leader of al-Qaida¹s branch in Africa had warned fellow Islamic fighters to go softly on the people in order to make their takeover of northern Mali last. The more than 10-page letter, which the AP found in a building the Islamists occupied for nearly a year, is signed by Droukdel, the senior commander appointed by Osama bin Laden to run al-Qaida's branch in Africa. (AP Photo/Rukmini Callimachi)

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — In their hurry to flee last month, al-Qaida fighters left behind a crucial document: Tucked under a pile of papers and trash is a confidential letter, spelling out the terror network's strategy for conquering northern Mali and reflecting internal discord over how to rule the region.

    • Excerpts from al-Qaida manifesto left in Timbuktu The Associated Press - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      The excerpts below are from a confidential letter from the emir of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, Abdelmalek Droukdel, to his fighters in Mali, that the AP found on … More »Excerpts from al-Qaida manifesto left in Timbuktu

      The excerpts below are from a confidential letter from the emir of Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb, Abdelmalek Droukdel, to his fighters in Mali, that the AP found on the floor of a building they occupied in Timbuktu.

    • In this Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 photo, neighborhood resident Mohamed Alassane ducks under a wire to enter the Ministry of Finance's Regional Audit Department in Timbuktu, Mali, a site used by al Qaida-linked Islamists for more than a year. In the building, also used to hold European hostages, the AP found a more than 10-page letter signed by Abdelmalek Droukdel, the senior commander appointed by Osama bin Laden to run al-Qaida's branch in Africa. The confidential letter from the terror leader spelled out the terror network's blueprint for conquering this desert nation.(AP Photo/Rukmini Callimachi)
      In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind strategic plans RUKMINI CALLIMACHI - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — The Associated Press has discovered a confidential letter written by a senior al-Qaida commander, spelling out the terror network's strategy for … More »In Timbuktu, al-Qaida left behind strategic plans

      In this Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 photo, neighborhood resident Mohamed Alassane ducks under a wire to enter the Ministry of Finance's Regional Audit Department in Timbuktu, Mali, a site used by al Qaida-linked Islamists for more than a year. In the building, also used to hold European hostages, the AP found a more than 10-page letter signed by Abdelmalek Droukdel, the senior commander appointed by Osama bin Laden to run al-Qaida's branch in Africa. The confidential letter from the terror leader spelled out the terror network's blueprint for conquering this desert nation.(AP Photo/Rukmini Callimachi)

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — The Associated Press has discovered a confidential letter written by a senior al-Qaida commander, spelling out the terror network's strategy for conquering northern Mali.

    • This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY
      Pistorius' girlfriend was a model, law graduate MICHELLE FAUL - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The leggy blonde model tweeted that Valentine's Day should be "a day of love for everyone." More »Pistorius' girlfriend was a model, law graduate

      This is an undated portfolio photo supplied by Ice Model Management in Johannesburg of Reeva Steenkamp, during a photo shoot. Paralympic superstar Oscar Pistorius was charged Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, with the murder of his girlfriend who was shot inside his home in South Africa, a stunning development in the life of a national hero known as the Blade Runner for his high-tech artificial legs. Reeva Steenkamp, a model who spoke out on Twitter against rape and abuse of women, was shot four times in the predawn hours in the home, in a gated community in the capital, Pretoria, police said. (AP Photo/Ice Model Management) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The leggy blonde model tweeted that Valentine's Day should be "a day of love for everyone."

    • Arab man arrested in Mali after giving interview RUKMINI CALLIMACHI - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — One of the last Arab men still living in the city of Timbuktu was seen being taken away Thursday by soldiers, who arrested him hours after he gave … More »Arab man arrested in Mali after giving interview

      TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — One of the last Arab men still living in the city of Timbuktu was seen being taken away Thursday by soldiers, who arrested him hours after he gave an interview to a political scientist. Acquaintances and witnesses say the elderly man's hands were bound and he was trembling when he was shoved into the …

    • Zimbabwe sets March 16 vote date ANGUS SHAW - AP - Thu, Feb 14, 2013

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's constitutional affairs minister says a referendum on a new constitution has been "tentatively" set for March 16 to be followed by fresh … More »Zimbabwe sets March 16 vote date

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe's constitutional affairs minister says a referendum on a new constitution has been "tentatively" set for March 16 to be followed by fresh elections later in the year to end the nation's shaky coalition government.

    • Travelers driving from Niamey, Niger, line up to be searched at the entrance of Gao, northern Mali, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Soldiers from Niger and Mali patrolled downtown Gao on foot Tuesday, combing the sand footpaths through empty market stalls to prevent radical Islamic fighters from returning to this embattled city in northern Mali. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)
      French, Mali troops recover explosives in Gao KRISTA LARSON and BABA AHMED - AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      GAO, Mali (AP) — French soldiers on Wednesday recovered an enormous stash of explosives that authorities believe radical Islamic fighters were using to make bombs for … More »French, Mali troops recover explosives in Gao

      Travelers driving from Niamey, Niger, line up to be searched at the entrance of Gao, northern Mali, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. Soldiers from Niger and Mali patrolled downtown Gao on foot Tuesday, combing the sand footpaths through empty market stalls to prevent radical Islamic fighters from returning to this embattled city in northern Mali. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

      GAO, Mali (AP) — French soldiers on Wednesday recovered an enormous stash of explosives that authorities believe radical Islamic fighters were using to make bombs for attacks on northern Mali's largest city, a Malian military spokesman said.

    • Book tying Angola generals to diamonds protected JON GAMBRELL - AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Angola received a boost to its free speech from Portugal, which refused to allow Angolan generals to stop the publication of a book exposing corruption … More »Book tying Angola generals to diamonds protected

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Angola received a boost to its free speech from Portugal, which refused to allow Angolan generals to stop the publication of a book exposing corruption and human rights abuses in the southern African country's lucrative diamond mines.

    • Monitors criticize Belgium on Zimbabwe diamonds ANGUS SHAW - AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A world monitoring group on conflict diamonds said Wednesday it wants restrictions on the sale of Zimbabwe diamonds tightened after calls to relax … More »Monitors criticize Belgium on Zimbabwe diamonds

      HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A world monitoring group on conflict diamonds said Wednesday it wants restrictions on the sale of Zimbabwe diamonds tightened after calls to relax them by diamond companies in Belgium.

    • Somalia : Journalist freed but may face charges ABDI GULED - AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali journalist was freed after being detained without charges for more than a week for speaking out against the imprisonment of a fellow … More »Somalia : Journalist freed but may face charges

      MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A Somali journalist was freed after being detained without charges for more than a week for speaking out against the imprisonment of a fellow reporter.

    • Guinea honors 11 officers who died in plane crash AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The 11 Guinean officers who died in a plane crash in Liberia are being honored at a state funeral presided over by the West African country's  … More »Guinea honors 11 officers who died in plane crash

      CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — The 11 Guinean officers who died in a plane crash in Liberia are being honored at a state funeral presided over by the West African country's president.

    • South Africa says 96 rhinos poached so far in 2013 AP - Wed, Feb 13, 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African authorities say at least 96 rhinoceros have been killed so far this year, as rampant poaching for their horns to sell to buyers in Asia … More »South Africa says 96 rhinos poached so far in 2013

      JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African authorities say at least 96 rhinoceros have been killed so far this year, as rampant poaching for their horns to sell to buyers in Asia continues.

     

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