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Thursday, April 7, 2016 - 06:18
Security forces in Eritrea's capital Asmara have killed several young conscripts who tried to escape the convoy they were travelling in, according to opposition media outlets.
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 06:32
The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution paving the way for a UN police force to be deployed in Burundi.
Thursday, February 11, 2016 - 05:57
The U.S. has raised concerns with Rwandan officials over reports suggesting it is involved in "destabilising activities" in neighbouring Burundi, officials have said.
Friday, December 4, 2015 - 06:36
Germany's parliament has voted to send military support to the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.
Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 06:04
Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady have been arrested in Haiti and taken to the U.S. to face drug trafficking charges, U.S. media reports say.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 06:14
The Dominican Republic says it will seek the extradition of two French pilots who fled the country after being convicted of drug trafficking.
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 06:53
Hundreds of Tunisians have marched through the streets of the capital Tunis to protest against a proposal to grant amnesty to those accused of corruption.
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 06:43
Ecuador has extradited a Peruvian man who is accused of being one of Peru's most powerful drug dealers.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:37
Brazil has lost its investment-grade credit rating following a downgrade by Standard & Poor's to "junk" status.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 06:15
Genocide is an emotive and powerful accusation to make against anyone but it is exactly what some indigenous leaders in Brazil say is happening to their people because of their government's ignorance, if not its compliance.