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.

Africa

Ivory Coast tipping into civil war?

With forces loyal to ex-president Laurent Gbagbo fighting with rivals and UN troops in Abidjan, Ivory Coast is divided into hostile camps and Nigeria is threatening military intervention.

Africa

Violence follows Christmas terror in Nigeria

Violence has rocked the Nigerian city of Jos since Christmas eve bombings left 32 dead. Riots have pitted Christians against Muslims, with both churches and mosques vandalized.