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When Al Shabab's last stronghold falls, will a guerrilla war follow?

Kenyan soldiers launched an attack on Kismayo, the last stronghold of Islamist group Al Shabab in Somalia. But many worry that if Kismayo falls, Al Shabab may revert to terrorist attacks.

Sudan and South Sudan strike 'partial peace' deal

In Somalia, UN charcoal purchases could be funding Al Shabab terror group

Somali militants under pressure in last stronghold of Kismayo

New Somali president survives terrorist attack, faces daunting job

In Somalia, battle looms for militants' last major stronghold

With death of Ethiopian leader Meles, US loses an anti-terror ally (+video)

Meles Zenawi, Ethiopian Prime Minister and Western ally, dies (+video)

In Somalia, optimism rises

The Monitor's View Africa as muse, not mess

Why Somalis aren't benefiting from rollback of Islamists

In Somali capital, a year without Islamist militia

Sudan allows aid into border areas after oil deal struck with South Sudan

Congo accuses Rwanda of backing new rebellion

Will Ethiopian crackdown stir Islamist backlash?

Keep Calm Good Reads: Mali jihadis, and the consequences of military intervention

Egyptian president names unknown as next prime minister

African Union gets a South African leader, lending the group heft

Somalia sends troops to rescue aid workers nabbed by pirates

Somali rescue operation frees 4 kidnapped foreign aid workers

Once a stopover, Mali town becomes frontline destination for displaced people

Wanted in Somalia: US puts bounties on top Al Shabab leaders

Turkey takes lead in rebuilding Somalia

Somalia famine has ended, but many still hungry

With talks, another chance at peace for Sudan and South Sudan