Scores of civilians killed in attacks in South Sudan
At least 169 people, including 90 civilians and 79 soldiers, were killed in attacks on South Sudan villages, with unidentified armed men targeting Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area.
Central African Republic election: Who's running and what's at stake?
Controversial elections in the Central African Republic aim to extend President Faustin-Archange Touadera beyond two terms amid opposition boycotts and ongoing civil conflict.
Last Colombian soldiers released from rural village where they were held
Forty-five Colombian soldiers blocked in El Tambo by about 600 civilians were retrieved and released unharmed amid government warnings against mafia influence.
Death Toll From a Wave of Sectarian Violence in Syria Passes 100
The sectarian violence in Syria, ignited by a disputed audio clip, has left over 100 dead and spread from Jaramana to new regions, raising fears of further fracture.
