Some More Bombs Have Been Dropped... YAY?

Yesterday, a unknown amount of casualties were caused because two or more bombs were dropped near the Yida refugee camp in South Sudan. There has been much concern because it has been reported that the bombs were dropped were there are thousands of refugees. They are clumped there after fleeing from the violence in Southern Kordofan. White House press secretary stated that the United States "strongly condemns the aerial bombardment by the Sudan Armed Forces of the Yida. It is estimated that over 20,000. "This bombing of civilians and humanitarian workers is an outgrous act, and those responsible must be held accountable for their actions", stated a local. The U.S. demands that Sudan halt aerial bombardments immediately. This has also raised potential for confrontation with Sudan and South Sudan. The South Sudan president Saliva Kiir Mayardit stated that we will not in anyway support armed forces opposing the government fighting. Sudan in 22 year civil war, the militas have taken up arms against their former comrades and become a challenge for the worlds newest nation.

Egypt Temporarily Closes Pyramid on 11/11/11

by: Alex Nunez

On Friday, November 11, 2011, the inside of the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu was closed for maintenance. It was closed because of rumors of unauthorized rituals being held that day. The only pyramid that was closed was the one of Pharaoh Khufu, the rest of the nearby pyramids and the sphinx remained opened. Also security was increased at the Giza complex. There was no unusual activity during Friday and the director of the complex and the head of the Supreme Council of Antiques decided that the rumors of the planned ceremonies had no truth. Pharaoh Khufu's pyramid is the last standing seven wonders of the ancient world and it is the largest in the complex. It was also the tallest building in the world until the French built the Eiffel tower.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15698892

56 Dead in Multiple Suicide Bombings in Nigeria.

Two says ago in northwest Nigeria a series of bombs and gun attacks that targeted churches, police stations, and mosques. This resulted into 65 people dead and more than 100 injured stated The Red Cross. The attack lasted for roughly three hours in the Yobe the city state of Damaturu. It is reported that the gunman attacked the polce station killing 2 and injuring 5 first. The bombers then proceded to the head towards the churches and  mosques. Then three suicide bombers drove a SUV that was stolen towards the Joint Task Force headquarters however, it could not make it through the gates. Although the blast damaged some walls and a couple blasted roofs. There has been some blame put on the militant group Boko Haram for these attacks. They are also suspected in Damaturu attack reported the Red Cross.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/11/05/world/africa/nigeria-attacks/index.htm.l

Greenpeace Protest!!

Near Witbank South Africa there is a coal plant. Recently protesters have chained themselves to the plant. Protesters have even climbed the crane at the power plant. The six men that climbed the crane were persuaded by police to come down. The six men were then taken into custody. They are being charged for trespassing. The protesters are trying to prevent South Africa from being coal dependent. Construction of a new coal plant is to be completed by 2016. Eskom the state owned power company is the main provider of greenhouse gas emissions in South Africa. Eskom spokesperson Hillary Joffe says that Eskom can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. They are also moving toward becoming more green. World Bank has donated $250 million dollars to Eskom so that they can construct a Solar and Wind power plant.

Egypt Bus Crash

By Alex Nunez

On Sunday, November 6, a bus overturned in Hurghadad, Egypt. Eleven Hungarian tourists were killed in the crash and 27 other Hungarians were injured, including 4 children. The bus was headed from a hotel to the airport when it crashed. Possible causes for the driver to lose control is the poor road conditions and the lack of road law enforcement in Egypt. Sadly, bus crashes are quite common in Egypt. There are 6,000 million deaths annually caused by road accidents in Egypt. Last year there was a crash that killed eight U.S. citizens in another Egyptian city, Aswan.

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-15614512

Record for Rhino killing

In South Africa there has been a record set for Rhinos killed this year. In 2011 341 Rhinos have been killed in South Africa alone. The reason why Rhino killing has been so high this year is because there has been a high demand for Rhino horn. During 2000-2005 an average of 36 Rhinos have been killed every year. Africa has the largest Rhino population with 1,916 black rhinos, and 18,780 white rhinos. The government has been trying to decide wither to make killing rhinos for their horn illegal or not. In Vietnam they believe that rhino horns can cure cancer. Hopefully the make killing rhinos in South Africa illegal!

Somalian Famine Refugees joined By those Avoiding Strife

The new attack on terrorism in Somalia by Kenya has stirred people to flee from Southern Somalia, and many new refugee camps have formed not due to famine, but because of al Shabab's extreme form of Islam forced onto Southern Somalia. "People have a lot to be scared of from al-Shabab, things like beatings and beheadings. My family will have to accept life as refugees until Somalia is safe again," says Ibrahim Ismael Haji, who recently escaped from Somalia with his wife and nine children. An estimated half million Somalis now inhabit refugee camps in Kenya and Ethiopia.

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~Paul Ford, African News at your convenience 

http://www.voanews.com/english/news/africa/Somalia-Famine-Refugees-Joined-by-Others-Fleeing-Insecurity-132923198.html