AFP
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:17
Nigeria's army said on Wednesday it had released 128 detainees held on suspicion of being Boko Haram militants, amidst criticism from human rights groups about the military's detention and treatment of civilians.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 07:02
Burundi troops have killed two gunmen in separate clashes in recent days, the army said Wednesday, the latest unrest following the president's controversial re-election.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 - 06:38
Gunmen in Burundi shot dead the spokesman of a small opposition political party, whose president was killed during the height of anti-government protests in May, police said Tuesday.
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 06:53
War crimes accusations have been filed against Chad's President Idriss Deby, a Senegalese court which is already trying ex-Chadian dictator Hissene Habre said Thursday.
Thursday, September 3, 2015 - 06:02
Tensions over land ownership are soaring between Brazil's indigenous Guarani people and ranchers after the shooting of a Guarani leader, activists said Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 07:29
The United States on Tuesday warned both sides fighting in South Sudan to down arms or face sanctions that have already been authorized by the UN Security Council.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 07:24
Ugandan lawmakers debated on Tuesday a bill that would give authorities sweeping powers to regulate civil society as rights groups warned it would "strangle" criticism of the government.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:22
A mass grave has been found in northern Mexico, authorities said Tuesday, as a rights group indicated it could contain 31,000 bone fragments corresponding to at least 31 bodies.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:18
Libyan pro-government forces on Monday battled jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants in second city Benghazi, where five pro-government fighters have been killed in two days of violence, media said.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:09
Venezuela has arrested 32 alleged paramilitaries leading smuggling rings since it closed part of its border with Colombia, a top official said Tuesday.