Africa

UN fears “crimes against humanity” in Ivory Coast

The shelling of a market in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, which killed at least 25 people and wounded 40, may be a crime against humanity, the UN says. Laurent Gbagbo denied responsibility and urged his people to “fight the rebels.”

Africa

Youth uprising in Burkina Faso

Some 20 prisoners escaped in Burkina Faso after middle and high school students set four police stations on fire to protest the killing of four youth by police last month.

Africa

Coup attempt crushed in Comoros

Government troops in the Comoros killed or repelled French-speaking white mercenaries who tried to seize control of part of the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.

Africa

Fighting spreads in Sudan border region

At least 20 are dead in two days of clashes in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, as a pro-Khartoum militia refused to withdraw to the North following the vote for secession.