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Africa
Ruto: My support for Raila sent me to ICC
By NELCON ODHIAMBO, SUNDAY 28 JUNE 2015, The Nation (Kenya) Deputy President William Ruto on Sunday said his support for ODM leader Raila Odinga during the 2007 elections led to his trial for crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. Addressing a church service at Bondo Anglican Church in Mr Odinga’s political bedrock, Mr Ruto also declared that … [Read more...] about Ruto: My support for Raila sent me to ICC
African Union says Burundi election not free or fair, speaker flees
BUJUMBURA | BY CLEMENT MANIRABARUSHA | Sun 28 Jun 2015 | REUTERS The African Union stood down its election observers in Burundi on Sunday, saying Monday's parliamentary election would be neither free nor fair, as the speaker of parliament said he had fled after being threatened and heavy gunfire echoed across the capital. Residents of the capital Bujumbura reported … [Read more...] about African Union says Burundi election not free or fair, speaker flees
New Nigerian president seeks to crush ‘godless’ Boko Haram
Abuja | By Julia Payne, Fri 29 May 29, 2015, Reuters New Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari promised on Friday to eradicate the "mindless, godless" militants of Boko Haram and rescue hundreds of women and children held captive, including 200 girls taken from the town of Chibok a year ago. In his inaugural address as elected leader of Africa's most populous nation and … [Read more...] about New Nigerian president seeks to crush ‘godless’ Boko Haram