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Friday, August 28, 2015 - 06:42
Thousands of protesters have marched in the Guatemalan capital, demanding the resignation of President Otto Perez Molina over a corruption scandal.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 06:09
Colombia and Venezuela have recalled their ambassadors following days of growing tension between the neighbouring nations.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 06:05
The US has announced sanctions against four alleged members of Colombia's Farc rebel group, accusing them of drug trafficking and money laundering.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 07:22
Guinea-Bissau's President Jose Mario Vaz has dismissed the government following a rift with PM Domingos Pereira. The two men are said to have disagreed on the use of aid money and the return to Guinea-Bissau of a former army chief of staff.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 05:56
More than 374 bombs, including cluster bombs, were dropped in 67 locations between January and April, killing at least 35 people, the human rights group said.
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 06:54
Torture, human rights abuses and censorship are still widespread, according to human rights organisation Amnesty International.
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 06:21
Multinational troops fighting Boko Haram in West Africa will be able to pursue the militants across borders, Nigeria's presidential spokesman says.
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 06:38
US President Barack Obama has warned that Africa will not advance if its leaders refuse to step down when their terms end.
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 05:55
A British medic recruited at least 16 fellow students from the UK to join the Islamic State group, a BBC investigation has found.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 - 06:41
A bomb attack has killed at least 25 people and wounded 32 others in northern Nigeria's Zaria city, the state governor has said.