Militias
NAIROBI, Kenya - Somalia's president has ordered an investigation into reports that the Somali army is recruiting children in its fight against powerful Islamic insurgents, a decision welcomed by rights groups on Thursday.
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez urged thousands of gun-toting militia troops Tuesday to be ready to fight for his socialist government, telling them that opponents may be plotting to oust or kill him.
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali army recruits are using sticks instead of guns as they train for combat against battle-hardened Islamist rebels.
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's government signed an agreement with a powerful militia on Monday that offers high-level militants senior government positions in return for their military support during a long-planned offensive against an Islamist insurgency.
CONAKRY, Guinea - One of Africa's most brutal rebel movements relies on a vast, international network of supporters in at least 25 countries, including the United States and some in Europe, a United Nations report said.
