Somalia Villa Rays attack: Siege ends leaving eight civilians dead
Craig TaylorAt least eight civilians die after al-Shabab militants storm a hotel near the presidential palace. BBC News – Africa
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South Africa pit bull attacks: ‘We can’t live in a world where dogs eat children’
Anger mounts after the killing of children, including Keketso Saule, by pit bulls in South Africa. BBC News – Africa
Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima charged with corruption
Saulos Chilima pleads not guilty after being detained for accepting money in exchange for contracts. BBC News – Africa
Ethiopia civil war: We are ready to leave the past behind us – TPLF
The TPLF spokesman says his group is ready to address political problems in a “peaceful” manner. BBC News – Africa
Somalia: Rare access to its US-funded ‘lightning’ commando brigade
The BBC goes on manoeuvres with the unit leading a growing offensive against al-Shabab militants. BBC News – Africa
South African court orders release of Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus
The man who shot dead anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani should be freed on parole, judges rule. BBC News – Africa