South Africa direct rule for North West province
Craig TaylorViolent protests at alleged corruption by local officials have gripped the region. BBC News – Africa
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Burundi village attack leaves 26 dead ahead of referendum
The violence comes days before a referendum which could see President Nkurunziza stay in power until 2034. BBC News – Africa
Noura Hussein: Sentenced to death in Sudan for killing ‘rapist husband’
Human rights groups call for the conviction of former child bride Noura Hussein to be overturned. BBC News – Africa
Somali woman ‘with 11 husbands’ stoned to death by al-Shabab
She was buried neck-deep and pelted to death with stones by al-Shabab fighters. BBC News – Africa
Nigerian authorities shut three cough syrup manufacturers
A BBC investigation showed employees illegally selling addictive cough syrup containing codeine. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria Kaduna: Bandits slaughter 51 villagers
A gang of what are said to be former cattle rustlers kills 51 adults and children, razing homes. BBC News – Africa