Africa

South Sudan commits to end child soldier recruitment

The South Sudanese government has reaffirmed its commitment to end the recruitment and the use of ch

UN denounces 'persecution' of opposition in Tunisia

The UN human rights chief has denounced the "persecution of political opponents" in Tunisi

Burundi withdraws troops from eastern DRC

Burundi is withdrawing its forces from eastern DR Congo where they had been fighting against M23 reb

Sudan, Iran agree to boost ties in trade, diplomacy

Sudan and Iran have agreed to expand cooperation and coordination across regional and international

UK summons Rwandan envoy over M23 advance in DRC

Britain's foreign ministry says it has summoned Rwanda's envoy to the UK to condemn advances made by

M23 killing, recruiting children: UN human rights chief

The UN human rights chief has accused M23 rebels of killing children and attacking hospitals and war