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- Somalia 'strike kills militants' February 24, 2012A huge air strike in al-Shabab-held southern Somalia kills at least six people, including some foreigners, eyewitnesses tell the BBC.
- Nigerian school targeted in fire February 23, 2012A Nigerian school is set alight - the second non-religious school in the Islamist militant stronghold of Maiduguri to be targeted this week.
- Tunis summit to seek Syria truce February 24, 2012Tunisia hosts a major conference to seek a breakthrough in Syria, with fresh pressure set to be placed on Damascus to allow humanitarian access.
- Italy chided over Africa migrants February 23, 2012The European Court of Human Rights says Italy violated the rights of Eritrean and Somali migrants by sending them back to Libya.
- Tanzanians riot over 'witchcraft' February 23, 2012Four Tanzanian police officers are detained after a deadly protest over women allegedly killed to obtain body parts for witchcraft use.
- Protection vital for Med wetlands February 23, 2012Urgent government action is the only thing that can stem the crisis facing the Mediterranean's wetlands.
- South Sudan expels oil firm boss February 22, 2012South Sudan expels the head of a Chinese and Malaysian-owned oil firm following its investigation into Khartoum's "theft" of oil worth $815m (£518m).
- Nigeria rig 'may burn for months' February 22, 2012A gas-fuelled fire, with flames as high as 5m, may burn for months in waters off the Niger Delta in south-east Nigeria, a Chevron spokesperson tells the BBC.
- Verdict on Mubarak set for 2 June February 22, 2012A trial verdict for Egyptian ex-leader Hosni Mubarak, accused of ordering the killing of protesters in the uprising that ousted him, is set for 2 June.
- Obasanjo in Senegal peace mission February 22, 2012Former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo is to meet Senegal's opposition to try to defuse rising tensions ahead of Sunday's elections.
