Africa

Up to 15,000 people arrive in Burundi from DRC

Between 10,000 and 15,000 people have crossed into Burundi over the last few days, fleeing escalatin

Commonwealth urges Uganda to release Besigye

The Commonwealth has called on Uganda, a member of the 56-nation group, to release opposition politi

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