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French forces are said to be in the "final phase" in the fight against Islamic opposition in Mali.

People vote for the first time in Kenya since 2007. This election is under a new constitution that is meant to prevent violence.

This article describes the current situation pertaining to the French family who were kidnapped in Cameroon. The French government are attempting to find out where the family is now and it is thought that they have been smuggled into Nigeria by the Boko Haram. 

It explains the conflict in Somalia

African leaders met with the UN to hopefully sign a peace deal to help the corrupt Congo region.

The article describes how Nigeria had won the Africa Cup.  The President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan rewarded the players for the win.  The President is going to give each of the players money.  Also, the team will now try to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.  This article proves how soccer is also being played in Africa and how respected it is.  However, the article states that the President will attempt to try and improve the sport throughout Nigeria.

The Oscar Pistorius case is about the olympian who shot his girlfriend. The case shows how scared people are in the unstable South African region

The worst violence broke out in Cairo, Egypt since President Mohammed Mursi took office at the end of June.

This article is about three Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip leaving four people dead

An Israeli air strike targeting a terrorist rocket squad killed four people. This included a Salafist Islamist leader.

This article is about Syria banning Turkish civilian planes from flying over Syria.

This article explains what different people of different occupations do in preparation for the Arab Spring. It also faintly talks about a potential war in Syria and Lebanon

This article is about how UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is trying to establish peace between Syria and Iran

A gang rape victim in India has become the symbol of a campaign to improve women's rights.

Thirteen Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali. Friday's clashes occurred in the Ifoghas mountains, where many militants are believed to be hiding.