11/11 BBC News | Africa | World Edition

Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. BBC News | Africa | World Edition UN gives backing to 'Mandela Day' November 10, 2009 at 6:27 pm The UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela Day to mark his contribution to freedom. 'Scam comic' kidnapped in Nigeria November 10, 2009 at 2:23 pm A comic actor, famous for portraying an e-mail scammer, is abducted in eastern Nigeria. French aid worker seized in Chad November 10, 2009 at 1:23 pm The Red Cross says a French member of staff working in east Chad has been abducted. Somali pirates charged in Kenya November 10, 2009 at 12:46 pm Seven Somalis, captured at sea by German naval forces last month, appear in court in the Kenyan port of Mombasa accused of piracy. Are we too soft on Somali pirates? November 10, 2009 at 12:04 pm Piracy off the coast of Somalia cost $30m in ransoms last year. Has the international response been tough enough? Somalis free Kenyan print staff November 10, 2009 at 11:54 am Two Kenyan printing contractors abducted in Somalia's capital are freed unharmed two days after they were seized. Egypt, Algeria appeal for calm November 10, 2009 at 11:01 am The governments of Egypt and Algeria are appealing for calm ahead of Saturday's crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier between the two nations. Eye in the sky November 10, 2009 at 10:18 am Unmanned drones to fight Somalia's elusive pirates McCarthy eyes exit at Blackburn November 10, 2009 at 9:39 am South Africa striker Benni McCarthy gives his clearest indication yet he wants to quit Blackburn Rovers in January. Charles Taylor 'duped' by Nigeria November 10, 2009 at 9:29 am Former Liberian President Charles Taylor tells his war crimes trial he was duped by Nigeria into being arrested there in 2006. Girlfriend 'kills Uganda general' November 10, 2009 at 8:17 am Uganda's former army chief James Kazini is killed at his girlfriend's flat with an iron bar. Call to free ill Tunisia reporter November 10, 2009 at 7:51 am France's foreign minister urges Tunisia to let detained journalist Taoufik Ben Brik seek medical treatment. Dangerous job November 10, 2009 at 7:13 am Sacked Nigerian corruption fighter 'got death threats' Bafana hit by indiscipline again November 10, 2009 at 7:07 am South Africa's preparations for next year's World Cup are once again hit by ill-discipline as another player is dropped from the squad. SA police 'kill boy aged three' November 10, 2009 at 5:43 am South Africa's police watchdog condemns the alleged killing of a three-year-old boy by police. Congo rebel fight 'must continue' November 10, 2009 at 5:38 am The UN envoy to DR Congo urges support for the government in its battle with Rwandan rebels, despite accusations of abuses.   This email was sent to deblackmencoy@gmail.com.  Create Your Account Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.