Russian jet lands in forest, no one hurt
AVIATION investigators in Russia have launched a probe into the emergency landing of a passenger jet that rolled into a forest without hurting anyone. TheGuardian
 

SSS Frees Two Kidnapped Russian Sailors
Two Russian sailors kidnapped by suspected militants, have regained their freedom, fol..Leadership
 

Nigeria replaces security leaders
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed new military and police chiefs ahead of planned January presidential election. BBC
 

Senegal convictions over begging
Seven Koranic teachers in Senegal are given suspended jail sentences for forcing their students to beg. BBC
 

Sect members escape Nigeria jail
At least 700 prisoners have escaped during an attack on a jail in northern Nigeria, including members of a militant Islamist sect. BBC
 

UN seeks to placate Rwanda leader
The UN's secretary general urges Rwanda not to withdraw its peacekeepers from Sudan over a leaked report saying its troops may have committed genocide. BBC
 

International Community Urged to Fund South Sudan Referendum
A former South Sudan envoy calls for funding of referendum and decries lack of voter education program VOA
 

Energy Production Could Spur Nigerian Economy by 10 Percent
Nigeria's finance minister says moves to improve electricity production could bring economic growth of 10 percent a year by 2011. VOA
 

Ivorian Political Leaders Committed to Free, Fair October Election
A special adviser to Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo said the country’s political leaders have unanimously agreed in principle to resolve all outstanding issues to ensure the 31^st October general election is not derailed. VOA