Deadly protests in Burundi capital
Craig TaylorAt least two people die in violent protests in Burundi after the president announces he will seek a third term. BBC News – Africa
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Burundi president seeks third term
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza is nominated as a candidate for a third term in office, a move his opponents say is unconstitutional. BBC News – Africa
Hope over child malaria vaccine tests
Final clinical trials of a malaria vaccine – the first to reach this stage – suggest it could protect one third of children against malaria, according to data published in The Lancet. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria targets last Boko Haram bases
Nigerian ground troops have joined an offensive on the last known hideout of the Boko Haram Islamist militants, an army spokesman tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
SA army to tackle migrant attacks
South Africa to deploy army to deal with anti-immigrant violence after wave of attacks, defence minister says. BBC News – Africa
Hundreds held over S Africa violence
More than 300 people have been arrested in South Africa in connection with the wave of violence against immigrants, the home affairs minister says. BBC News – Africa