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Christian minority working in Libya now faces imprisonment, death Watch

Image of Egyptian Copts wear tattoos such as this cross, which Libyans are using as evidence of guilt.

In a troubling development, Egyptian Copts in Libya say one of their number has been killed by a militia while detained along with dozens ... continue reading


It's about time to focus on the evils of child marriage

Image of Child brides are a problem in many countries, condemning many girls to a life of abuse, neglect, and sometimes an early death.

The recent beating death of a 17-year-old girl in South Sudan has world attention focused on the practice of child marriages around the ... continue reading



South Sudan arrests hundreds amid civil unrest Watch

Image of Hundreds of people have been arrested and detained without the knowledge of what they have done wrong, all part of government intimidation amidst civil unrest.

South Sudan is the world's newest country, and it is also one of the most troubled. Comprised of ten states, there are active rebellions in ... continue reading


Top secret Al Qaeda memo reveals new Africa strategy Watch

Image of A softer approach is being suggested for Al Qaeda operatives in Mali.

The Associated Press has found a secret letter from Al Qaeda's commander-in-chief in Africa to Islamic fighters in Mali. The letter details ... continue reading


Details of a horrific flogging in Mali as sharia extremists impose their unforgiving justice on young lovers Watch

Image of Slalaka Djike stands in the jail cell where she was held for three days awaiting punishment.

Stories of Islamic cruelty are coming out of Timbuktu following the French liberation of that city just days ago. The Islamic militants ... continue reading


Why it's a bad day to be an Islamist militant in Mali, international resistance grows against rebels Watch

Image of Deploying French Marines stand at the ready to defend Mali from Islamists.

It's a bad day to be an Islamist militant in Mali. French airstrikes continued for the fourth consecutive day and more nations have pledged ... continue reading



'Kill the Gays Bill' revived in Uganda, with some changes. Many fear damage is done, think law is passed Watch

Image of A supporter of the bill provides his opinion on the matter during a public demonstration.

Homosexuals in Uganda are worried again after a bill that would criminalize and severely punish homosexual activity was revived in ... continue reading


Mosri offers no meaningful concessions to opposition Watch

Image of An image comparing Morsi to Mubarak has gone viral in Egypt.

Mohammed Morsi has made a conciliatory offer to his opposition, but shows no sign of backing down on his Nov. 22 decrees and plans to hold ... continue reading


Is Egypt teetering towards civil war? Watch

Image of Egyptian protesters gather outside of the presidential palace to protest Mohammed Morsi's new powers.

Protests in Egypt continue to rage as crowds march on the presidential palace. Supporters of President Morsi clashed with adversaries, ... continue reading


African lions swiftly headed for local extinction

Image of Lions once roamed as far afield as India, now they live in fewer and fewer places in Africa.

Several populations of African lions are bound for extinction. The great cats which once roamed proudly over an area a third the size ... continue reading


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