Tunisia nabs suspects in politician’s murder
Two reported members of Salafist movement arrested for alleged killing of prominent opposition figure Chokri Belaid. Read full story on author website »
February 25, 2013
Kenya candidates clash in final debate
Eight presidential hopefuls hold last TV debate before next week’s general election, the first since disputed 2007 vote. Read full story on author website »
February 24, 2013
Pistorius’ brother faces own homicide trial
Brother of South African athlete on trial for murdering girlfriend also faces charges of killing woman in 2010. Read full story on author website »
African leaders to sign DR Congo peace deal
Agreement could lead to UN intervention brigade of 2,500 troops to tackle armed groups in war-torn eastern region. Read full story on author website »
Oscar Pistorius must ‘live with conscience’
Father of Pistorius’ slain girlfriend was speaking day after the South African athlete was freed on bail pending trial. Read full story on author website »
February 23, 2013
Fighting resumes in Sudan’s Darfur region
Clashes between rival Arab tribes over control of a gold mine reported to have left 21 people dead and dozens wounded. Read full story on author website »
Heavy casualties in northern Mali fighting
At least 13 Chadian troops and 65 rebels killed in fierce clashes in Ifoghas mountains, Chad’s military says. Read full story on author website »
DR Congo ‘on brink of major conflict’
Head of UN mission in Congo says peacekeeping force is “urgently needed” to combat armed rebel groups in country’s east. Read full story on author website »
February 22, 2013
Nigeria in ‘manhunt’ for French hostages
Security forces undertaking massive operation in country’s north to track down hostages kidnapped in Cameroon. Read full story on author website »
Judge grants bail for Oscar Pistorius
Judge at bail hearing for athlete Oscar Pistorius, charged with shooting dead his girlfriend, hands down decision. Read full story on author website »
Tunisia’s Ennahdha names candidate for PM
Main Islamist party nominates Interior Minister Ali Larayedh as its candidate following resignation of PM Hamdi Jebali. Read full story on author website »
Bail decision to be made in Pistorius case
Defence lawyers argue that South African Olympian accused of killing girlfriend is far too famous to flee prosecution. Read full story on author website »
February 21, 2013
Renewed clashes break out in Mali
French and Malian troops battle al-Qaeda-linked fighters on the streets of Gao as violence shows little sign of abating. Read full story on author website »
Tunisia makes murder arrests amid crisis
Suspects held over assassination of leftist politician Shokri Belaid while effort to find replacement PM continues. Read full story on author website »
Muslim worshippers killed in eastern Kenya
At least seven killed in mosque in village close to Somali border, deepening security fears in run-up to March 4 vote. Read full story on author website »
French hostages ‘released’ in Cameroon
French TV, quoting Cameroon army source, says seven hostages were found alive in a house in northern Nigeria. Read full story on author website »
Pistorius detective faces own shooting charge
South African detective leading Paralympic star’s inquiry faces seven charges of attempted murder, police say. Read full story on author website »
Pistorius bail hearing enters third day
A decision on whether to grant bail to the South African Olympian could be made by the court on Thursday. Read full story on author website »
February 20, 2013
Deadly blast in Boko Haram stronghold
Nigerian army says three killed, including bomber, when improvised explosive device went off in town of Maiduguri. Read full story on author website »
Crew abducted from oil ship off Nigeria
Armed pirates storm oil-service vessel, kidnapping six foreigners and demanding $1.3m ransom for their release. Read full story on author website »
Somali court to hear journalist’s appeal
Court of appeals to hear case of journalist and woman he interviewed who alleged that government forces raped her. Read full story on author website »
Pistorius arrives in court for bail hearing
South African sprinter arrives for second day of hearings on charges of murdering his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Read full story on author website »
Pistorius says he shot girlfriend by mistake
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius tells court he accidentally killed Reeva Steenkamp, thinking she was an intruder. Read full story on author website »
February 19, 2013
French soldier killed in northern Mali
French president confirms soldier from parachute regiment died during clashes with rebels in mountainous Iforhas region. Read full story on author website »
French president confirms Cameroon kidnapping
Francois Hollande says seven French nationals, four adults and three children, abducted by armed men in national park. Read full story on author website »
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo set for trial
Ex-president to appear before judges at the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity committed during election standoff. Read full story on author website »
EU lifts sanctions on Zimbabwe officials
European Union removes 21 loyalists of Zimbabwe’s president from a list of people facing travel and banking bans. Read full story on author website »
‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius due back in court
South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius to apply for bail after being charged with murdering his girlfriend. Read full story on author website »
February 18, 2013
Tunisia PM sees government plan collapse
Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali says talks with political leaders “failed”, but he does not rule out more talks or options. Read full story on author website »
Several wounded in South Africa mine shooting
At least 13 mine workers injured after security guards open fire on rival unions clashing near town of Rustenberg. Read full story on author website »
Follow Sturvs
