South Sudan no longer in famine
Craig TaylorMore than a million people are still facing emergency levels of hunger, one step below famine. BBC News – Africa
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Somali soldier who killed minister Siraji gets death sentence
Abas Abdullahi Siraji was shot dead by a soldier who reportedly mistook him for a militant. BBC News – Africa
Mali attack: Two dead as gunmen storm tourist resort
Troops free 32 people, the government says, as the resort is attacked by suspected jihadists. BBC News – Africa
Egypt Hisham Barakat killing: 30 sentenced to death
The men are accused of involvement in a car bomb attack that killed top prosecutor Hisham Barakat. BBC News – Africa
Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s wife shot dead
Police say the motive of the killing is unknown and they are carrying out their investigation. BBC News – Africa
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi case: ICC calls for arrest of ex-Libya leader’s son
Saif al-Islam, freed in Libya last week after six years, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity. BBC News – Africa