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US Case Involving Somalis Tests Immunity and Torture Laws (Voice of America)
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case Wednesday involving a
former Somali defense minister accused of torture. The case will present the court with
a test of U.S. laws on both immunity and torture.
Nigeria: Govs Stop Move to Oust Yar'Adua - North Retains President in 2011
(Allafrica)
Much anticipated moves at today's meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to
initiate a process under Section 144 of the Constitution to oust ailing President Umaru
Yar'adua were stopped in their tracks last night by the 36 state governors.