Report by rights group accuses government troops of committing war crimes in rebel-held parts of the Unity State.

Opposition and civil society groups boycott vote, saying it is unconstitutional, as Pierre Nkurunziza seeks third term.

At least 24 people killed and 22 injured after AU troops open fire on civilians in the town of Marka, residents say.

Ex-finance minister makes case against the deal during parliamentary debate as police battle thousands of protesters.

In the midst of an asylum housing crisis in Austria, a new initiative invites refugees to stay in people’s spare rooms.

Increasing violence against Afro-Colombians has raised concerns about deep-rooted racial divisions.

Prosecutors to examine whether former president improperly used his connections to benefit engineering giant Odebrecht.

Journalists would be fined, rather than jailed, for contradicting government reports on “terrorist” attacks.

Uighurs say China’s policies are encouraging radicalisation in the region.

At least 35 people have been killed and 70 others wounded in explosions across Iraqi capital.