Africa
UN rights office 'deeply disturbed' by reports of killing of large numbers of civilians in Burkina Faso
'It is crucial that allegations of such serious violations and abuses by various actors are brought to light and that transitional authorities promptly undertake thorough, impartial and effective investigations,' says spokesperson
Ethiopian gov't charges ex-state minister in alleged ‘anti-peace campaign’
Taye Dendea is also accused of violating Firearms Act as he ‘possessed unauthorized weapons’
70 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somali military operation: Ministry
More than 30 terrorists also wounded in operation, Information Ministry says
‘Brutal manifestation of Western imperialism’: Backlash in Rwanda over UK asylum seeker deal
Deal allowing UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is ‘ethically questionable on many levels,’ says analyst Louis Gitinywa
118 inmates escape from Nigeria's prison after heavy rains
Parts of Suleija Prison in Niger State collapsed, according to correctional service spokesperson
South Africa extends troop deployment in DR Congo, Mozambique
South African army will remain in Mozambique to help government fight against violent extremism and in DR Congo to fight rebels, says President Cyril Ramaphosa