US ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Rwandan Arrests
Amid the accusation, the Rwandan government expressed strong opposition of the criticism. The government explained that the move was a response to threats from the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR).
Al-Shabaab Attack on Somali Parliament Draws Condemnation
Militants stormed the facility in the capital of Mogadishu and launched a killing rampage using automatic rifles, heavy machine guns and explosives in an attack. The deadly attack lasted for three hours.
Twin Bomb Blasts Kill 118 People in Nigeria
The first blast in Jos took place in the bus terminal, killing about 10 people. However, scores more died in the explosion in the busy market.
US ‘Outraged’ By Boko Haram’s Mass Kidnapping of Young Girls in Nigeria
In his testimony in Washington DC, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert P. Jackson said the barbaric acts of Boko Haram show the world that it has no regard for human life.
Sudanese Pregnant Woman Faces Death Sentence for Apostasy Case
Meriam Yahya Ibrahim was charged with apostasy as well as adultery for marrying a Christian man. The young woman is set to face a penalty of 100 lashes because her marriage to a Christian man is considered void under Sharia law.
