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Security situation in CAR 'highly volatile'

The political and security situation in the Central African Republic is highly volatile, the humanitarian situation is "extremely dire," looting and sexual violence are on the rise, and armed groups are recruiting children, the UN envoy to the impoverished country has said.

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Malawi adjourns treason trial of ex-officials

A court in Malawi has adjourned a treason trial against the former foreign minister and other high-ranking former government officials until April 16.

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Somalia acknowledges rape by soldiers

After months of denial, Somalia's government has for the first time acknowledged that its security forces were involved in rape cases that drew an international outcry by human rights groups.

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France begins withdrawing troops from Mali

France has withdrawn its first batch of soldiers from Mali, as it begins to pull out troops sent to battle rebel fighters in the west African nation.

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UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush

Five Indian peacekeepers escorting a United Nations convoy in South Sudan have been killed in an ambush by rebels, according to the Indian foreign ministry.

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Rebels inch closer to South Darfur capital

Rebels in Sudan's Darfur have moved within kilometres of a key town in the violence-racked region, local media have reported.

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Kenyatta sworn in as Kenya's new president

Many Kenyans hope Kenyatta will live up to his pledge to be a leader for all and not just his ethnic group [Reuters]Kenya's new president, Uhuru Kenyatta, who faces international charges of crimes against humanity, has been sworn in to office at a ceremony in a stadium packed with supporters and foreign dignitaries.

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Qatar pledges $500m for Darfur reconstruction

Qatar has pledged $500m in aid to rebuild Sudan's Darfur region after a decade-long conflict, an official has said.

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Armed men ambush police boat in Nigeria

Armed men have ambushed a police boat in Nigeria's oil-producing Niger Delta region, leaving 12 officers missing and presumed dead, security officials said.

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CAR 'president' vows to respect vote

Michel Djotodia, Central African Republic's self-appointed president, has said he will step down if not selected by a council created to a choose an interim president.

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