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As Bashir lands in Sudan, South Africa's commitment to ICC in tattersPresident Bashir鈥檚 hasty retreat from South Africa is a major blow to an International Criminal Court that had already lost credibility in Africa. The incident also highlights the South African government's wavering support.
Suicide attack in Chad's capital: A new phase for Boko Haram?The simultaneous attack on two buildings in Chad's capital,聽N'Djamena, is the first assault of its kind since Boko Haram threatened the country and its president.
Sudanese president reportedly defies judge, leaves South AfricaOmar al-Bashir left South Africa on a jet Monday and is on his way back to Sudan, according to a South African journalist.
Judge bars Sudan's Bashir from leaving South AfricaThe International Criminal Court indicted聽Omar al-Bashir over crimes committed in Darfur, but the Sudanese president is unlikely to face arrest in South Africa.
In Burundi election, Catholic Church could be swing votePresident Nkurunziza agreed to postpone Burundi's presidential election to mid-July. But unless the influential Catholic Church gets on board, more trouble may lie ahead.
Should Kenya play peacekeeper in Somalia? Shabab attacks raise doubtsKenya's role in an African-led military mission in Somalia goes against the practice of not using troops from neighboring countries for such campaigns.聽And with good reason: the uptick of retaliatory attacks by Al Shabab has made Kenya鈥檚 fight personal.
Can Burundi hold election on July 15, amid violence?In reaction to persistent, near-daily demonstrations, the electoral commission has proposed a new date of July 15. Now, it's down to President Nkurunziza to respond.
Eritrean migrants may be fleeing crimes against humanity, UN saysThe tens of thousands of refugees who have been trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Europe need international protection, the United Nations said Monday.
Oscar Pistorius may be released this summer, officials recommendActing National Commissioner of Correctional Services Zach Modise said a committee made the recommendation on the basis of Pistorius' good behavior in the Kgosi Mampuru II prison.
Nigeria's president revamps military forces fighting Boko HaramPresident Buhari, who took power last week, vows to fight the Islamist insurgency. But the conduct of his troops has been called into question by a scathing report on human rights abuses under senior commanders.
South African minister says $10 million given to ex-FIFA official not a bribeThe denial comes one day after FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced he is stepping down from his post.
Amnesty International slams Nigeria over abuses in Boko Haram fightThe organization called for the Nigerian government to promptly investigate five officers for war crimes.
Elephants face 'catastrophic' decline in TanzaniaThe Tanzanian government estimates nearly 66,000 elephants have died in the country in the last five years. Poachers remain public enemy No. 1.聽
Was Boko Haram behind Nigerian market blast?After two explosions over the weekend in Maiduguri, Nigeria, on Tuesday a bomb went off in the city's busy meat market, reportedly killing dozens.
Burundi: Can a credible election take place amid political crackdown?East African leaders have urged President Nkurunziza to delay the Burundi presidential election by a month. But Burundians say that no matter the date, there is little chance that any election will be free or fair.
Why Sudan's Bashir is now calling for increased dialogue with the WestSudan's incumbent president, Omar al-Bashir, is under charges by the International Criminal Court for genocide. In his reelection speech, he calls for reconciliation.
South Africa's Lion Park stays open after woman's deathAfter a lioness killed a woman through a car window in Lion Park near Johannesburg on Monday, the park is still open but the lioness will be transferred to another property, away from tourists.
Chinese counterfeits leave Ghanaian textiles hanging by a threadTraditional clothing makers in Ghana are turning to technology to fight popular Chinese counterfeits. But little of the manufactures left are local, or even Ghanaian-owned.
With doves and a broom, Buhari promises change to NigeriansMuhammadu Buhari was sworn in as Nigeria鈥檚 president on Friday 鈥� the first ever democratic transfer of power in Africa鈥檚 most populous nation. In his inauguration speech, the former general acknowledged the challenges on his plate with cautious optimism.
For Sudan's uninsured, a dose of Facebook is the cureIn response to Sudan's weak health care coverage, one organization has learned how to聽successfully use social media to crowdfund medication. More activists are turning to Internet-based initiatives as development alternatives.
