Africa
Rwanda votes to extend presidential term limits
Rwandans approved a referendum potentially allowing President Paul Kagame to stay in power for another 17 years—drawing protests from the US State Department.
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Africa
Nigerian farmers can sue Shell in Netherlands
In a landmark victory for Nigerian farmers, the Hague Court of Appeals ruled that Royal Dutch Shell can be sued in a Netherlands court over oil spills in the Niger Delta.
Africa
Nigeria: army massacre of Shi’ites claimed in north
Human rights advocates are demanding an investigation following a Nigerian army raid on a Shi'ite sect in which hundreds of followers were reportedly killed in Zaria city.
Africa
China gets naval base in Djibouti —and Namibia?
As China establishes its first foreign military base at Djibouti, rumors have Beijing seeking a second base in Namibia—where Chinese uranium interests face labor unrest.
Africa
Mali: who is behind Bamako attack?
The deadly hotel siege in Mali's capital was apparently ordered by Algerian militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar—who was twice reported killed in military operations over the past two years.
Africa
Nigeria: anguish amid Boko Haram terror
As yet another Boko Haram attack left 30 dead at a vegetable market, Nigerian activists decried the disparity in online and media response with the Paris attacks.
Africa
Crimes against humanity charges in Burkina Faso
The leader of last month's attempted military coup in Burkina Faso, Gen. Gilbert Diendere, was charged with crimes against humanity for the slaying of anti-coup protesters.
Africa
Ethiopia: ‘Zone 9’ bloggers acquitted
Five Ethiopian bloggers were acquitted of "terrorism" charges related to writings on their Zone9 website—but one remains detained for "inciting violence."
Africa
South Sudan: oil wealth as threat to peace plan
South Sudan's opposition charges that a plan by President Salva Kiir to redraw the country's internal borders aims at keeping oil wealth in the hands of his Dinka followers.
Africa
US troops mobilized to Cameroon
The Pentagon has dispatched the first contingent of a 300-strong force to northern Cameroon, where they are to provide intelligence for the regional military alliance against Boko Haram.
Africa
South Africa to leave ICC: reports
A South African deputy minister said that the nation will leave the International Criminal Court, opining that it has "lost its direction" in singling out Africans for prosecution.
Africa
Chad, Cameroon terror attacks target refugees
Coordinated suicide attacks left over 40 dead in villages in western Chad and northern Cameroon that host thousands of Nigerian refugees who have fled Boko Haram violence.