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Congolese security forces kill six during anti-Kabila protest
Congolese security forces shot dead at least six people and wounded dozens more as they fired tear gas to disperse a protest against President Joseph Kabila.
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Politics
Tunisian government makes concessions in attempt to defuse protests
Tunisians took to the streets over the weekend to mark the seven-year anniversary of the start of the so-called Arab Spring.
- by Lilia Blaise
Crime
Gunmen kill 13 in Senegal's Casamance region, says army
Gunmen shot dead 13 people and wounded seven others on Saturday in the forest of Senegal's southern region of Casamance, the army said.
Tragedy
Gunmen kill several at Nigeria church service
A Nigerian official says gunmen have shot dead at least 17 worshippers who were attending a church service to usher in the new year.
Immigration
Plight of trapped teens exposes risk of escape paths in Africa
European Union intervention in African people trafficking has reduced the trade in desperate migrants but with unforeseen and at times unfortunate consequences
- by Sudarsan Raghavan
Bloody crackdown on Congo church demos kills anti-Kabila protesters
Security forces are cracking down on planned protests against President Joseph Kabila's refusal to step down in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- by Jina Moore
Politics
Zuma's ex-wife a contender for South African leadership
The race to succeed President Jacob Zuma has gone unresolved, as officials delayed a Sunday vote to settle internal disputes.
- by Peter Granitz