Boko Haram overrun Nigerian town on Chad border
Boko Haram’s seized control of a town and multinational military base on Nigeria’s north eastern border with Chad. Many residents of the fishing town of Baga on Lake Chad have fled into the neighbouring country seeking shelter. Over the past two years, Baga has suffered several attacks from Boko Haram. Medical charity Doctors Without Borders […]
Unrest after death of Raila Odinga
There’s been civil unrest in Nairobi after the son of opposition leader Raila Odinga was found dead in his home. Police say the death of 41-year-old Fidel Castro Odinga is being treated as unexplained. Fidel Castro Odinga had been drinking with his friends on Saturday night. He was found dead in his bed yesterday morning. […]
Hutu rebels in DRC fail to meet surrender ultimatum
President Jacob Zuma says Hutu rebels hiding out in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not meeting an ultimatum to surrender. So, regional leaders will meet in Angola next week to decide on what steps to take. Speaking as chairman of SADC’s defence arm, President Jacob Zuma says only 337 rebels from the Democratic Forces […]