South Sudan coup charges ‘baseless’
Craig TaylorSouth Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar tells the BBC that the treason charges laid against him and some of his allies are “baseless”. BBC News – Africa
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UN ‘may need 10,000 troops in CAR’
The United Nations believes at least 10,000 troops are needed in any force sent to end unrest in Central African Republic, France’s UN envoy says. BBC News – Africa
US strike ‘targets al-Shabab chief’
The Pentagon says the US has carried out a missile strike in Somalia against a suspected militant leader with ties to al-Qaeda and al-Shabab. BBC News – Africa
Egypt anniversary clashes kill 29
At least 29 people are killed in clashes in Egypt as rallies mark the anniversary of the 2011 uprising which overthrew President Hosni Mubarak. BBC News – Africa
Militants step up Egypt attacks
Six people are killed and some 100 others wounded as militants step up attacks against the authorities with a series of explosions across Cairo. BBC News – Africa
Controversial Morocco rape law axed
The Moroccan parliament unanimously amends laws that allowed rapists of underage girls to avoid punishment by marrying their victims. BBC News – Africa