Swaziland bans underage marriages
Tribal leaders contend that new law preventing child brides departs from traditional customs. Read full story on author website »
May 13, 2013
Bomb explodes outside Benghazi hospital
Casualties reported after car bomb explodes in crowded area outside a hospital in Libya’s eastern city. Read full story on author website »
Former Darfur rebel leader killed in Chad
Mohamed Bashar and deputy who signed peace deal with Sudan last month, killed by Justice and Equality Movement fighters. Read full story on author website »
May 12, 2013
Deal with former rebels ends Libya siege
Armed groups end siege of foreign and justice ministries after hundreds of people rally against use of violent tactics. Read full story on author website »
May 11, 2013
US and UK withdraw Libya diplomatic staff
Some workers removed amid rising tension after fighters besieged ministries over ban on Gaddafi officials taking office. Read full story on author website »
May 10, 2013
Mali seeks $2.6bn in financial aid from EU
Former French colony asking for help to rebuild country and stop resurgence of armed fighters. Read full story on author website »
S Africa platinum giant plans major job cuts
Anglo American Platinum plans to cut 6,000 jobs, less than half initially proposed, as unions vow to ‘fight’ losses. Read full story on author website »
Bomb blast rocks Libyan city of Benghazi
Bomb explodes outside police station in the latest in a series of such attacks in the eastern city. Read full story on author website »
May 9, 2013
Kenya calls on UN to drop Kenyatta trials
Kenya asks UN to scrap international crimes against humanity charges against President Kenyatta and Vice President Ruto. Read full story on author website »
Nigeria ‘cult’ carries out deadly ambush
At least 23 police officers killed in ambush carried out by armed members of Ombatse group in Nassarawa state. Read full story on author website »
‘Eritrea jails 10,000 political prisoners’
Amnesty International says ex-rebel government jails at least 10,000 political prisoners to ‘silence dissent’. Read full story on author website »
May 8, 2013
UN accuses Congolese troops of child rapes
Report finds more than 97 women and 33 girls subject to rape by DRC forces as M23 perpetrated its own violence. Read full story on author website »
Dozens killed in Boko Haram raid in Nigeria
At least 55 killed and 105 inmates freed in coordinated attacks on army barracks, a prison and police post in Bama town. Read full story on author website »
May 7, 2013
Editor of leading Zimbabwe weekly ‘detained’
Dumisani Muleya and the chief reporter of the Zimbabwe Independent held for writing “falsehoods,” the newspaper says. Read full story on author website »
Libya’s defence minister resigns
Mohammed Mahmoud al-Bargati’s quits, calling a siege of government ministries by armed groups an assault on democracy. Read full story on author website »
Libya fighters continue siege of ministries
Armed groups remain outside justice and foreign ministries, some demanding the government’s resignation. Read full story on author website »
May 6, 2013
Pro-independence rallies held in W Sahara
Sahrawi activists march in disputed Moroccan territory’s main city in region’s biggest demonstration in decades. Read full story on author website »
UK and Kenyan torture victims hold talks
Kenyans tortured during Mau Mau rebellion in the 1950s negotiating for compensation with British government. Read full story on author website »
Cameroon artists send political messages
Artists in Douala city, which is becoming art hub in region, use work to spread awareness of issues like corruption. Read full story on author website »
Saudis arrested over blast at Tanzania church
Officials say six people, including four Saudis, held in connection with attack that left two dead and 30 injured. Read full story on author website »