A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
A coup too far: Why Benin’s rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.
Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict
Ali Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
Burkina Faso accuses Nigerian Air Force of violating its airspace
Nigeria denies the violation saying the aircraft made an emergency landing due to a technical issue.
Tanzania crackdown on planned protest leaves streets deserted
There is a large police presence in major cities and the authorities have encouraged people to stay home.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says
A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.
More than 100 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan, WHO chief says
The UN says 63 children were among those killed in the attack, which took place last week.
Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed
Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.