African Union Convenes Donors” Summit over Famine

Addis Ababa, Aug 1 (Prensa Latina) The African Union convened a donors” summit to rise urgently-needed humanitarian aid for the victims of a famine in East Africa.

The imminent threat of death is hanging over tens of millions in Somalia, Kenya, Djibuti and Ethiopia due to a drought affecting the African Horn, war, and food shortages, which together could result in the worst human tragedy of the 21st century.

This Week in Africa: AU Summit Discusses Libya

Malabo,  (Prensa Latina) A summit meeting of the African Union (AU) rejected an international warrant for the arrest of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

An AU resolution called for peace in Libya and noted that AU member states would not cooperate with the arrest of Gaddafi or others people ordered by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Nigeria: Bomb Explosions Kill 25

Abuja, Jun 27 (Prensa Latina) At least 25 people were killed and 30 injured in northern Nigeria when attackers on motorcycles threw bombs into bars, police said on Monday.

According to local authorities, the people injured in the attacks in Maidiguri, Borno, were taken to a university hospital in Abuja.