African News Headlines, Stories and Videos [June 2011 Bulletin]

[CNN]

Somali government forces and African Union troops pushed al Qaeda-linked militants out of its last outpost in the western part of Mogadishu, opening the main artery to the famed Bakaara Market, the African Union Mission to Somalia said Friday.

Source: African Union forces capture last western outpost in Mogadishu

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Public attitudes about HIV and AIDS have changed dramatically since the first AIDS cases were reported 30 years ago.

Source: Dealing with the 'painful' stigma of AIDS in Africa

[CNN]

NATO used attack helicopters for the first time Saturday as part of its military operation aimed at increasing pressure on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime.

Source: NATO uses attack helicopters for first time in Libya air assault

[CNN]

Moftah Ahmed al-Akrout looks completely out of place walking up and down the front line, shouting at rebel fighters between rapid blasts of heavy arms fire.

Source: Misrata rebels in holding pattern, waiting for help

[CNN]

South Africa declared national days of mourning Saturday to honor Albertina Sisulu, an icon of the anti-apartheid movement who died this week.

Source: South Africa declares days of mourning for anti-apartheid icon

[CNN]

Top British officials paid a visit Saturday to leaders of Libya's opposition government, the beneficiary of the first NATO helicopter attacks on ruler Moammar Gadhafi' military vehicles, equipment and forces.

Source: NATO uses helicopters in Libya; British officials visit Benghazi

[CNN]

The United States is deeply concerned about the well-being of Eman al-Obeidy, according to a State Department source, and worked closely with officials in Europe and Libya to get her safely out of the country.  The same source said the U.S. is "prepared to provide whatever help and support Eman may need."

Source: Source: Al-Obeidy headed to Malta

[CNN]

Explosives tossed Sunday at the residence of Finance Minister Tendai Biti failed to detonate, according to officials of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Movement for Democratic Change.

Source: Zimbabwe coalition party says explosive thrown at official's home

[CNN]

The International Monetary Fund has tentatively agreed to lend $3 billion to Egypt to support the country's economy for the next year, the IMF announced Sunday.

Source: IMF set to lend struggling Egypt $3 billion

[CNN]

As NATO airstrikes continue to pound pro-government facilities in Libya, Human Rights Watch charged Sunday that Libyan rebels are arbitrarily detaining dozens of civilians suspected of loyalty to ruler Moammar Gadhafim, holding them without trial or due process.

Source: Libyan rebels accused of arbitrary arrests, torture