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US Secretary of State John Kerry (foreground) speaks at a joint news conference with Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom in Addis Ababa May 25, 2013.

Kerry: Nigeria Working to Stop Abuses by Security Forces

After meeting with Nigerian president, US top diplomat welcomes Abuja’s efforts to investigate, reign in excesses by troops fighting Boko Haram militants More

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan (R) and his Tanzanian counterpart Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete are seen at one of the sessions marking the 50th anniversary of the African Union in Addis Ababa May 25, 2013.

AU Marks 50 Years with Call for Stronger Future

The organization’s leaders celebrate the achievements of the past and call for greater solidarity among nations going forward More

US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a news conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, May 25, 2013.

Kerry: US Working with AU to Reduce Sudan/South Sudan Violence

US top diplomat meets with Sudanese FM on sidelines of African Union summit in EthiopiaMore

Anti government protesters burn tires and place rocks in the streets in Conakry, Guinea, May 3, 2013

Violence Continues in Conakry Over Upcoming Elections

Opposition has called for boycott of elections More

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attends anniversary parade in Kasese town, about 300 miles west of Kampala, Jan. 30, 2013 file photo.

Uganda Leader Replaces Army Chief in Succession Dispute

General Aronda Nyakarima was listed in leaked memo as opposing Museveni's alleged plan to have his son succeed him as president More

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Video Kerry to Meet with AU Officials in Ethiopia

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry travels to Ethiopia Friday for meetings with African Union officials that are expected to discuss violence in Sudan and efforts to battle Islamic fundamentalists in northern Mali and in northern Nigeria. VOA State Department correspondent Scott Stearns has the story.
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Soldier from Lagos, part of an expected 1,000 reinforcements sent to Adamawa state to fight Boko Haram Islamists, with th 23rd Armoured Brigade, Yola, May 20, 2013.

In Boko Haram Offensive, Nigerian Forces on Familiar Ground

Analysts say Boko Haram's recent military-style seizures of northern districts compelled a military trained in territorial battles to respond
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Anti government protesters burn tires and place rocks in the streets in Conakry, Guinea, May 3, 2013

Violence Continues in Conakry Over Upcoming Elections

Opposition has called for boycott of elections
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Ethiopian Activist Recognized for Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation

Activist uses community based approach to try to end practice
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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni attends anniversary parade in Kasese town, about 300 miles west of Kampala, Jan. 30, 2013 file photo.

Uganda Leader Replaces Army Chief in Succession Dispute

General Aronda Nyakarima was listed in leaked memo as opposing Museveni's alleged plan to have his son succeed him as president
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Africa Backs Kenya's Request to Drop ICC Kenyatta Case

African Union is requesting local prosecution in lieu of International Criminal Court trial
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry steps off his plane, May 14, 2013. (File photo)

Video Kerry in Ethiopia for Security Talks

US secretary of state will discuss Sudan violence and efforts to battle insurgents in Mali, Nigeria during talks with African Union
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US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks to the media at the State Department in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2013.

Kerry to Visit Ethiopia for Security Talks

On Saturday, Kerry will join African leaders and other foreign dignitaries at an AU summit that will celebrate 50 years of the pan-African organization
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FAO Project Will Track S. Sudan Food Production

The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization launches a three-year project in South Sudan to improve tracking of food production.
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