BBC (UK)
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 11:21
The UN believes at least 10,000 troops will be required in any force sent to end unrest in Central African Republic, the French UN envoy says.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 08:25
Suspected Islamist militants have attacked two villages in north-eastern Nigeria, leaving 74 people dead, say police and witnesses.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 08:17
The security situation in the Central African Republic is getting even worse despite the inauguration of a new leader, the UN human rights chief says.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 08:15
While the GCC agreement did avert continued bloodshed, its shortcoming was that it did not address any of the underlying political issues tearing at the fabric of the country.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:30
The main Shia opposition political grouping, al-Wefaq, meanwhile claims Abbas died as a result of "savage" torture during his detention.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 00:00
Brazil and Cuba have inaugurated the first phase of a deepwater sea port, a rare large foreign investment project on the Caribbean island.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 09:03
Uganda's government says it doubts rebel leader Joseph Kony is serious about peace after he purportedly sent a letter asking for forgiveness and calling for talks.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 08:48
The US military has carried out a missile strike in Somalia against a suspected militant leader with ties to al-Qaeda and al-Shabab.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 08:46
An explosion at an arms depot in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 20 people, UN officials say.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 07:28
The attack left hackers temporarily in control of 15 computers that are part of Israel's defence forces.