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Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AP)

Boko Haram attack: Death toll rises to 37 in Cameroon, 15 terrorists...

The militants carried out attack on region bordering Lake Chad on Sunday night, clashing with the Cameroonian army until...

12 Jun 2019 1:54 PM IST

The case, which local media reported had been brought by a university student, argued the government should do away with the law in light of a changed society where homosexuality was more widely accepted. (Photo: AP)

Botswana's High Court decriminalises homosexuality

South Africa is the only African nation to have legalised gay marriage.

12 Jun 2019 1:01 PM IST

Officials insist that what became the worlds biggest internal displacement crisis in 2018 is under control, and that more than a million people have returned to their homes. However those working on the ground, speaking anonymously to avoid a government backlash, say the displaced are being forcibly returned. (Photo: Twitter | @@UNHCREthiopia)

Rising misery as Ethiopia struggles to stem ethnic tensions

Clashes led to the world's largest displacement crisis, with over a million mostly ethnic Gedeos displaced, according to...

10 Jun 2019 11:22 AM IST

The black bears are among 26 animals, eight lions, 12 lionesses, two Bengal tigers and four bears, who live in the sprawling 1.4-square-kilometre sanctuary in a wooded mountainous region. (Photo: AFP)

14 lions escape from national park in South Africa, found roaming in...

Until the matter is settled, the park spokesperson warned that there is a danger to members who are working in the area.

8 Jun 2019 6:50 PM IST

Following the deadly crackdown, the military council announced it was abandoning all previous agreements reached with protest leaders on a transition to civilian rule. (Photo: AFP)

Sudan violence: '60 people killed in two-day crackdown,' says doctors'...

The protest movement, in turn, dismissed the generals' promise of elections within nine months instead.

5 Jun 2019 3:10 PM IST

The country has been largely divided into two factions ever since the death of its dictator Muammar Gaddafi. (Photo:ANI/Representational)

2 bodies retrieved from boat off Libya's coast; 73 migrants rescued

In recent years, thousands of migrants have lost their lives after undertaking dangerous sea travel on overcrowded...

3 Jun 2019 9:13 AM IST

Some died in custody because of ill-treatment and lack of medical care, HRW said, citing former detainees. (Photo:AP)

Human Rights Watch: Egyptian security forces commit war crimes in...

The report accused security forces of arbitrary arrests including children, disappearances, torture, extrajudicial...

28 May 2019 11:08 AM IST

The former trade unionist played a prominent part in the struggle to end white-minority rule. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa sworn-in as President of South Africa; promises new...

Foreign heads of state from more than 40 countries were among 36,000 people who witnessed the event replete with pomp.

27 May 2019 8:59 AM IST

Ramaphosa was a successful businessman before re-entering the political arena. (Photo:AP)

Cyril Ramaphosa elected President by South African Parliament

Former president Jacob Zuma, 77, resigned in February last year amid allegations of corruption and state capture.

25 May 2019 3:56 PM IST

Boko Haram attacks on military bases were a frequent tactic as the group gained in size and strength, using the weapons and ammunition seized to capture swathes of territory in the northeast in 2013 and 2014. (Photo: AP)

How to crush Boko Haram? Analysts say treat women better

Those who have escaped the group are often now living among the same communities badly hit by violence, ICG said.

21 May 2019 8:55 AM IST

The bus was carrying at least 25 people mostly from South Africa, officials added. (Photo:AP)

Tourist bus near Egypt's Gaza pyramids hit with bomb; injures 17

The attack comes as Egypt's vital tourism industry is showing signs of recovery after years in the doldrums.

20 May 2019 10:37 AM IST

Sexual exploitation must be recognised as a real and widespread problem. (Photo:AP)

Safeguarding women after disasters: visible progress, but room for...

Globally, international organisations appear to be grappling with the issue more seriously than before.

14 May 2019 10:25 AM IST