Africa

Sudan rejects UN-backed famine declaration

The Sudanese government has rejected a UN report describing the food security situation in the count

ADF rebels kill at least 21 in DRC during Christmas week

ADF rebels have killed at least 21 people over Christmas week in eastern DRC, sources told AFP on Sa

Early voting kicks off in Chad's election boycotted by opposition

President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has presented the weekend elections as a key stage in the transit

First aid convoy reaches Sudan capital since start of war

It took three months of talks to get the convoy through, says UNICEF's Sudan representative.

Kenya's President Ruto promises end to abduction of critics

President William Ruto tells parents to "take responsibility" of their children.

Nigeria's military admits airstrike killed civilians

A military fighter jet pursuing bandits mistakenly bombed civilians in the northwestern state of So