South Sudan president hits out at UN
Craig TaylorSouth Sudan President Salva Kiir accuses the UN peacekeeping mission of acting like a “parallel government”, as his forces recapture territory from rebels. BBC News – Africa
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CAR elects mayor as new leader
The mayor of Bangui, Catherine Samba-Panza, is elected interim president of the Central African Republic, as the EU reportedly agrees to send troops. BBC News – Africa
Army retakes key South Sudan town
South Sudan’s military recaptures the key town of Bor from rebel forces, with Uganda confirming it helped in the operation. BBC News – Africa
Uganda leader blocks anti-gay laws
Uganda’s president refuses to approve a bill to toughen punishments for homosexuals, saying gay people should be “rescued” not killed or imprisoned. BBC News – Africa
France ‘underestimated’ CAR hatred
France underestimated the hatred between Christian and Muslims in the Central African Republic, its ambassador to the United Nations says. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria hit by deadly car bomb
A car bomb kills at least 17 people in the north-eastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, in the latest attack claimed by the Islamist rebel group Boko Haram. BBC News – Africa