Troops charged over Somalia deaths
Craig TaylorThree Ugandan soldiers have been charged over the killing last month of civilians at a wedding in Somalia, the African Union says. BBC News – Africa
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Kenyan pastor charged over crash
Controversial Kenyan televangelist James Ng’ang’a denies charges of causing death by dangerous driving and an alleged cover-up of his involvement. BBC News – Africa
Pistorius release ‘may be reviewed’
South Africa’s justice department is considering intervening to prevent Oscar Pistorius’ early release from prison on Friday. BBC News – Africa
South Sudan leader snubs peace deal
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir fails to sign a peace deal with rebels, despite a deadline to do so or face sanctions. BBC News – Africa
Shekau ‘still leads’ Boko Haram
An audio emerges purportedly of Abubakar Shekau in which he denies being replaced as leader of Nigerian-based Islamist militant group Boko Haram. BBC News – Africa
Nigerians mourn revered monarch
A revered monarch in south-west Nigeria, the Ooni of Ife, has been buried after thousands attended his funeral, a mourner tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa