The secretary-general of South Africa’s ruling party has accused U.S. diplomats of stirring up a regime change in the country similar to the Arab Spring. But local analysts say the accusation is only a deflective tactic to distance the party from the problems plaguing South Africa.

Libyans crowded Benghazi’s streets in celebration today after army units and civilian fighters cleared Islamic extremists from the town’s al-Laithi district. The successful campaign follows a U.S. airstrike that killed more than 40 Islamic militants on Friday. But experts warn these small victories are not enough to stop Islamic State (ISIS) militants, who continue to launch deadly attacks in other parts of the country.

Uganda’s 30-year incumbent, President Yoweri Museveni, won another term in office in Saturday’s disputed election.

Many have cried foul over the election results, but the outcome isn’t surprising.

Furious Egyptian protestors surrounded Cairo’s security headquarters last night after a police officer killed a 24 year-old taxi driver over a fare dispute. The protest follows a string of other public demonstrations against police excesses, unrest analysts say could lead to another uprising in the restive country.

The Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabaab could face a major setback after an airstrike killed its head of intelligence, according to Kenyan military officials.

Kenya’s military spokesman, Col. David Obonyo, said the attack took place 10 days ago when Mahad Karate went to Nadris camp to preside over the graduation of some 80 recruits into Amniyat, the intelligence wing of al-Shabaab. The attack also killed 10 midlevel al-Shabaab members and 42 recruits.

President Barack Obama said yesterday the United States will continue working to thwart Islamic State’s (ISIS) growth in Libya. But analysts warn until the country has a functioning government, the terror group is working in territory fertile for militancy.

“We are working with our other coalition partners to make sure that, as we see opportunities to prevent ISIS from digging in Libya, we take them,” Obama said during a news conference yesterday.

Cameroonian special forces killed 162 Boko Haram militants last week during a raid to regain control of Goshi, a town in northeastern Nigeria.

During the three-day operation that began Feb. 11, the Cameroonian force freed about 100 captives held by the militants, including Nigerians and Cameroonians. Two members of Cameroon’s military were killed, including a senior commander.