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This article discusses the fighting that is resuming in Darfur. The differences between the adversary Arab tribes over control of a gold mine leave 21 dead and dozens hurt. 

The speaker addresses the issue of slavery in the contemporary world by presenting ideas on how to fight this despicable phenomena.

In order to quell terrorism, the U.S attempts to stultify the flow of cash to radical groups. In Kenya, Somali money-- marked by terrorism-- results in  economic depression due to the extortion of money by Kenyan officials. In fact, about 5% of Kenya's GDP has been tainted by Somalian terrorist groups. Furthermore, Kenyan police have made questionable arrests with little evidence to support terrorism.

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

In Kampala, Uganda, women are fighting against their known name of the "rape capital of the world", and they are driving to be entrepreneurs. Women are creating their own businesses and brands and are having great success.

African leaders signed a deal backed by the U.N. that is meant to bring some peace to the DR of Congo. The country is fighting the M23 rebel group in the eastern region of their country. Maybe some peace can be brought to a region that has been engulfed in war for many years now. 

A Kenyan photojournalist sets his camera aside to build a movement to fight political corruption. 

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.