BBC (UK)
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:46
Somali militant group al-Shabab has sent reinforcements to the town of Barawe, where US commandos tried to seize one of its leaders on Saturday, residents have told the BBC.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:45
The attack took place outside a supermarket in the capital's Hadda district, where the German and other foreign embassies are located.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 08:33
Rwanda has strongly rejected allegations that it is helping train child soldiers for rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Monday, October 7, 2013 - 07:41
Egyptian security forces have been targeted in several attacks around the country, reports say.
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 08:25
Egypt's government is moving to seize the assets of the Muslim Brotherhood after the group's activities were banned amid a crackdown by authorities.
Friday, October 4, 2013 - 00:00
As another round of talks resumed in Cuba, chief Farc negotiator Ivan Marquez said the agreements reached so far amount to a 25-page document.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 08:27
It condemns "widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by the Syrian authorities", as well as "any" such violations by armed groups.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 00:00
Mr Souza, 43, has not been seen since 14 July, when he was taken by police officers who were investigating drug-trafficking activities at the favela.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 00:00
The Colombian Agency for Reintegration director said the body could look after double the number of demobilised rebels it currently mentored.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013 - 09:32
In the aftermath of the violent shopping centre siege that left dozens of people dead, many in Kenya and neighbouring Somalia are searching for answers about why and how the attack could happen.