Thousands head for Mogadishu as government and African Union troops shake al-Qaeda-linked rebels' grip on Afgoye.-Last Modified: 26 May 2012 11:33 - Al-Qaeda linked Somali fighters have vowed to intensify their war against the government and African Union troops, despite the fall of a key stronghold.

24 MAY 2012-Khartoum — Human rights group Amnesty International has called on Sudanese authorities to stop the execution a women condemned to stoning for alleged adultery, and release her 'immediately and unconditionally'.

By Agatha Ayebazibwe  (email the author) Posted  Saturday, May 26  2012 at  00:00-A growing number of Ugandans risk developing severe malaria, drug resistance and may die as a result of consuming fake malaria drugs that have become more available on the market.

By Ben Wedeman, CNN-May 26, 2012 -- Updated 0946 GMT (1746 HKT)-CNN) -- The crowd of farmers in the Nile Delta's Sharqiya Province cheered loudly whenever the neatly groomed candidate came out with a new promise. Jobs! Schools! Better social services!

Gospel Reading:John 20:19-23-22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit.-Meditation:  Do you know and experience in your life the gift and power of the Holy Spirit? After his death and resurrection

23 MAY 2012-Juba — A once bustling community of several thousand people on the outskirts of South Sudan's capital, Juba, has been replaced by groups of people huddled under trees, surrounded by bundles piled high and the rubble that was their homes.

By Edison Ndyasiima  (email the author) Posted  Saturday, May 26  2012 at  00:00

Ten-year-old Jane, who nursed her rotting private parts at Kiboga Government Hospital after she was allegedly defiled by her biological father early January, has vowed she will never forgive her father.

Jane’s ordeal (not real name) was brought to the attention of Kiboga hospital after the police arrested her father in January. She had been experiencing an uncontrolled flow of puss from her private parts.

Scripture:John 21:20-25-20 Peter turned and saw following them the disciple whom Jesus loved, who had lain close to his breast at the supper and had said, "Lord, who  is it that is going to betray you?" Meditation: Why do we often compare ourselves with others?

25 May 2012 Last updated at 09:45 GMT --In the last episode in a series showcasing Africa's musical talent, Eric Wainaina performs his song Other People's Lives, taken from his third album, Love and Protest, which was released in December 2011.

By David KerrVatican City, May 25, 2012 / 09:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A person suspected of leaking sensitive internal Vatican documents has been arrested and is currently being detained “in a secure room” by the Vatican police.