Africa

Senegal

Hissene Habre dragged from court; officials suspend war-crimes trial

“This is a farce” shouted the former President of Chad as he was dragged from a court in Senegal, where he is being tried on counts of war crimes

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi presidential vote underway amid violence and murders

Burundi’s chief of state has voted in the country’s presidential elections. Many say Pierre Nkurunziza is violating the constitution by running for a

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi's past overshadows Nkurunziza's pursuit of power

The latest crisis in Burundi was sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza’s announcement he would run for office a third time. Burundi’s constitution

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi: at least two reported dead in presidential election violence

At least two people have died in clashes overnight, linked to the presidential election in Burundi. A police officer and a civilian were killed

21/07/2015

Burundi

Burundi: President seeks third term in highly charged vote

President Nkuranzizi seeks five more years in controversial vote despite county facing its worst crisis

21/07/2015

Senegal

Chad's victims of Hissene Habre 'will inspire others' demanding justice

In the Chadian capital Ndjamena, the work of the Association of Victims of the Crimes of Hissene Habre has finally born fruit — 25 years after

20/07/2015

Senegal

Trial of Chad's former leader Hissene Habre begins in Senegal

The trial of the former president of Chad has begun in Senegal. Hissene Habre appears on charges of crimes against humanity after being brought to

20/07/2015

Senegal

Chadian despot Hissene Habre's trial to begin in Senegal

The historical trial of the former dictator of Chad, Hissene Habre, begins Monday in Senegal. It is the first time a former despot from one African

20/07/2015

Mali

Timbuktu tombs rebuilt after militant destruction

19/07/2015

Algeria

Algerian military confirms deadly attack on army patrol

The Algerian military has confirmed in a statement (in French) that nine soldiers were killed and two injured on Friday in an ambush by what it calls

19/07/2015

Egypt

ISIL affiliate claims attack on Egypt military in Sinai

A group linked to the self-proclaimed Islamic State organisation has claimed it carried out attacks in Egypt’s Sinai region which killed five members

19/07/2015

Kenya

Kenya: Westgate shopping mall reopens ahead of Obama visit to Nairobi

Kenya’s Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi has reopened to the public, nearly two years since al Shabaab gunmen went on the rampage in the aisles, in

18/07/2015

Kenya

Kenya's Westgate shopping mall re-opens after massacre

Kenya’s Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi has re-opened almost two years after the four-day siege and massacre in which at least 67 people died

18/07/2015

Nigeria

Nigeria: Suicide blasts kill at least 13 as worshippers mark Eid

At least 13 people were reported dead in suicide attacks in Nigeria on Friday. Conflicting accounts say that twin or triple blasts killed up to 13

18/07/2015

South Africa

'Hundreds' injured in South Africa rail collision

Over 200 people have been injured in a rail collision near Booysens station in South Africa, local media reports. Train company Metrorail said at

18/07/2015

Somalia

US drone attack in Somalia takes out Al-Shabaab leaders

17/07/2015

Nigeria

Nigeria: at least nine die in Damaturu attack

At least nine people have died in two bomb attacks in the city of Damaturu in north-eastern Nigeria. Twin explosion rocks Eid prayer ground in

17/07/2015

Sudan

Five of the world's most-wanted for crimes against humanity

17/07/2015

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's ex-president charged with treason

Burkina Faso’s transitional council has indicted former president Blaise Compaore and several senior members of his government for high treason. The

17/07/2015

World

Education on the move: boosting learning in isolated communities

When it comes to schooling, children can fall behind if they live in isolated or nomadic communities. This edition of Learning World looks at mobile

17/07/2015

Nigeria

Nigeria: Dozens of Eid shoppers killed in Gombe market blasts

Women and children are among around 50 people reported dead and dozens more injured after twin explosions at a packed market in Nigeria. Nobody has

17/07/2015

Egypt

ISIL says it launched missile attack on Egypt navy ship

Militants who have sworn allegiance to ISIL said on Thursday that they attacked an Egyptian naval ship in the Mediterranean near the coast of Israel

16/07/2015

South Africa

Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu treated for 'stubborn infection'

Retired archbishop Desmond Tutu is being treated for what’s been described as a “stubborn infection.” The eighty-three year old was admitted to Cape

16/07/2015

Sport

Former captain Oliseh presented as Nigeria coach

Sunday Oliseh has been presented as the new coach of the Nigeria national football team. The 40-year-old has signed a three-year deal to coach the

15/07/2015

My Europe Series

Alleged victims of former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré get their day in court

A historic trial scheduled for late July will see former Chadian dictator Hissène Habré face charges of human rights abuses. After falling from

14/07/2015

Egypt

Film legend Omar Sharif is laid to rest in Cairo

The funeral was held in Cairo on Sunday of Egyptian-born actor Omar Sharif. Family, friends and fellow Egyptian stars were among those paying their

12/07/2015