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Congo Boat Accident Kills Dozens
About 138 people died when an overloaded boat carrying passengers and goods capsized in bad weather in Democratic Republic of Congo, police said on Thursday.

New Militant Alliance Threatens One of Somalia?s Few Safe Spots
An insurgent leader in a relatively peaceful area of the country has pledged his loyalty to the Shabab.

Cape Town Journal: Awaiting a Full Embrace of Same-Sex Weddings
Some fret that South Africa?s same-sex marriage law has bypassed many of the country?s black citizens.

News Analysis: More Troops for Somalia, but No Peace to Keep
Analysts say sending more peacekeepers to Somalia is the wrong approach because outside forces have been unable to stabilize the country thus far.

Kampala Journal: Somalis Rediscover Fear in Haven in Uganda
Increasing violent attacks and the departure of a resettlement agency have threatened a paradise for Somali refugees in Uganda.

Portugal Turns to Angola to Grow
With oil and diamonds, Angola is one of the strongest economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and is attracting Portuguese to set up shop there.

Conakry Journal: As Guinea Moves Forward, Some Defend the Old Order
After years of living under authoritarian rule, most Guineans welcomed last month?s free election, but some in the African nation defend the way things were.

Origins of South Africa?s World Cup Found in Its Infamous Prison
An inmates? soccer league at Robben Island provided relief from monotony and a glimpse at what South Africa?s future could be.

Mogadishu Journal: Lush Land Winds Through a Ravaged Capital
A small no man?s land separates a small, besieged enclave controlled by the government from radical insurgents.

Rare Haven of Stability in Somalia Faces a Test
Somaliland, a relatively peaceful, organized piece of the Somali puzzle, hopes to become a separate nation.

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