Moroccan king marks anniversary with clemency (AFP)

King Mohammed VI of Morocco, pictured in June 2010, on Thursday granted pardons or reduced sentences to nearly 1,000 people to mark his 11 years on the throne, the justice ministry said.(AFP/File/Abdelhak Senna)AFP - King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Thursday granted pardons or reduced sentences to nearly 1,000 people to mark his 11 years on the throne, the justice ministry said.
Russian pilot missing in Sudan's Darfur returns to UN base (AFP)

This picture, released by UNAMID, a helicopter at the El-Fasher airport in northern Darfur in April 2010. A Russian helicopter pilot who went missing in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region was returned to his UN peacekeepers' base on Thursday, as Moscow said he had been taken prisoner and freed.(AFP/UNAMID/File/Olivier Chassot)AFP - A Russian helicopter pilot who went missing in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region was returned to his UN peacekeepers' base on Thursday, as Moscow said he had been taken prisoner and freed.
Three killed in factional clashes in Darfur: UN (AFP)

A UN soldier stands guard in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur on July 5. Three people were killed Wednesday during a gun battle between supporters of rival rebel groups in a camp for displaced people in west Darfur, a UN spokesman said Thursday.(AFP/File/Ashraf Shazly)AFP - Three people were killed Wednesday during a gun battle between supporters of rival rebel groups in a camp for displaced people in west Darfur, a UN spokesman said Thursday.
Border must be agreed before south Sudan vote: party (AFP)

Hundreds of supporters of south Sudan independence rally in Juba on July 9. A referendum in south Sudan on possible independence cannot he held as planned in January unless the border between north and south is demarcated in advance, a senior official of Sudan's ruling party said on Thursday.(AFP/File/Peter Martell)AFP - A referendum in south Sudan on possible independence cannot he held as planned in January unless the border between north and south is demarcated in advance, a senior official of Sudan's ruling party said on Thursday.
South Africa abolishes 6 traditional monarchies (AP)
AP - South Africa's president says six of the country's traditional monarchies are being abolished.
Nigerian regulator to sanction 260 stock operators (AFP)

the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) headquarters in Lagos. Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial regulator has vowed to haul 260 organisations and individuals, including banks, before a tribunal for alleged fraudulent share activities.(AFP/File/Pius Otomi Ekpei)AFP - Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial regulator has vowed to haul 260 organisations and individuals, including banks, before a tribunal for alleged fraudulent share activities.
South Africa axes six traditional kings (AFP)

ANC (now South African) President Jacob Zuma (L) joins Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu honour the birth of the founder of the Zulu nation King Shaka at a ceremony 90 kilometres north of Durban in September 2008. Zuma announced Thursday that South Africa would stop recognising half the nation's traditional kings and queens, dismissing them as artificial creations of the apartheid regime.(AFP/File/Rajesh Jantilal)AFP - President Jacob Zuma announced Thursday that South Africa would stop recognising half the nation's traditional kings and queens, dismissing them as artificial creations of the apartheid regime.
Uganda bombings bring Africa together. Except Eritrea. (The Christian Science Monitor)
The Christian Science Monitor - Shortly after marking two weeks since suspected twin suicide bombings killed 76 people watching the World Cup Final in Uganda's capital of Kampala, leaders from across the continent pledged to tackle the terrorist threat from Somalia at an African Union summit in the city.
Shebab vow to make Mogadishu graveyard for extra troops (AFP)

Shebab fighters stand during a military exercise in northern Mogadishu's Suqaholaha neighborhood in January 2010. Hardline Somali Islamist rebels promised Thursday to turn Mogadishu into a graveyard for the extra troops African Union sends to boost its force in the war-torn Horn of Africa country.(AFP/File)AFP - Hardline Somali Islamist rebels promised Thursday to turn Mogadishu into a graveyard for the extra troops African Union sends to boost its force in the war-torn Horn of Africa country.
At least 80 dead after Congo boat disaster (AP)
AP - A boat ferrying about 200 passengers to Congo's capital capsized after hitting a rock, and a government spokesman said Thursday at least 80 people were confirmed dead.
Up to 138 killed in DR Congo boat accident (Reuters)
Reuters - As many as 138 people died when an overloaded boat carrying passengers and goods capsized in rough water in Democratic Republic of Congo, police said on Thursday.
Fifth suspect charged in Rwandan exile shooting (AP)
AP - A court has charged a fifth suspect in the shooting and wounding of an exiled Rwandan general living in South Africa.
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