U.S. Kills Top Qaeda Leader in Southern Somalia (NY Times)
American commandos killed one of the most wanted Islamic militants in Africa in a daylight raid in southern Somalia on Monday, according to American and Somali officials, an indication of the Obama administration’s willingness to use combat troops strategically against Al Qaeda's growing influence in the region.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/15/world/africa/15raid.html
China Partnering, Not Plundering, in Africa (Reuters)
Beijing is worried about culturally naive Chinese companies damaging its image in Africa, but thinks the perception that it is only after cheap oil and minerals is unfair, its ambassador to Pretoria said on Tuesday.
http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE58E0K620090915
World Bank Urges Zambia to Control Spending (Reuters)
The World Bank will give further funds to Zambia when it implements measures to control spending and ensure such funds benefit its people, a senior Bank official said on Tuesday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSLF500257
Niger Corruption Case 'Political' (BBC News)
Niger opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou has said the corruption charges he faces are politically motivated.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8256361.stm
Senegal's Youths Dream of Europe (BBC News)
Senegal was once the starting point for thousands of Africans trying to reach a better life, but has the economic downturn led to a reduction in the numbers seeking a new start? Will Ross reports from the West African state.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/8251029.stm
