PLACES IN NEWS
Sudan
- The African Union has suspended Sudan’s membership amid an upsurge of violence in the capital that has seen dozens killed.
- The pan-African body has warned of further action if power is not transferred to a civilian authority - a key demand of pro-democracy protesters.
Mauritania
- Mauritania, a nation in Northwest Africa went to polls for the 1st time since the African nation gained independence from France approximately 60 years ago. Following the independence, the nation has mostly been by ruled Non-elected military governments.
Puerto Williams
- Puerto Williams, a growing hamlet draped in snow-covered peaks on the remote southern tip ....