Somalia suicide bomber kills police at Mogadishu academy
Craig TaylorAt least 18 officers are killed by a bomber wearing a police uniform during a parade in Mogadishu. BBC News – Africa
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Trafficking of pills used by suicide bombers soars in Sahel
The UN’s drugs agency warns smuggling of the opioid tramadol, used by Boko Haram, must be stopped. BBC News – Africa
Tanzanian President Magufuli pardons child rapists
Rights group condemns John Magufuli for pardoning musicians who raped 10 primary schoolgirls. BBC News – Africa
Egypt uncovers ancient tombs at Luxor
A mummy dating back about 3,500 years is among items discovered in the two tombs. BBC News – Africa
DR Congo: UN peacekeepers killed in attack in North Kivu
At least 14 are killed and more than 50 wounded in a rebel attack in North Kivu province. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria’s anti-Boko Haram general Attahiru Ibrahim sacked
The redeployment of the general who led the fight against the militants follows a wave of attacks. BBC News – Africa