Human Rights Watch say the attacks by government forces on towns and villages in Darfur in the past year and a half may constitute "crimes against humanity". Read more »
South Africa takes this warning seriously but its information from the ground was that there was no imminent danger, according to State Security Minister David Mahlobo. Read more »
These positions were recaptured after African Union troops pulled out of the areas. Read more »
The cartons of dried fish and smoked meat were recovered by the military after operations in Borno State. Read more »
The government wants the African Union to establish a peacekeeping force similar to that in Somalia, to ensure that the terms of the peace agreement are not violated. Read more »
Senior officials say that Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has failed to bring the government and opposition to the negotiating table. Read more »
A Kenyan court has said prosecutors should close their case against British terror suspect Samantha Lewthwaite after failing to produce her in court. Read more »
The army has pardoned and reinstated 3,032 out of 5,000 soldiers convicted of various disciplinary offences through a series of court martials, in a bid to boost the fight against ... Read more »
Despite military searches and international lobbying, no trace of the 219 girls have been found. Read more »
The International Crisis Group notes the existence of at least six Boko Haram factions - the largest and most violent of which is headed by Abubakar Shekau - each of which operates ... Read more »
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