Thousands protest over Afghan killings
About 2,000 people have protested in the eastern Afghan city of Ghazni against the killing of seven civilians by militants. The murdered Hazaras inclu
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Meningitis jab in Africa a ‘stunning success’
A mass vaccination programme against meningitis A in Africa has been a “stunning success”, say experts. More than 220 million people were
Myanmar opposition irked by slow vote results
Myanmar’s National League for Democracy accused the Union Election Commission Tuesday of intentionally delaying the release of parliamentary ele
EU criticises Turkey over human rights
The European Commission has called on Turkey urgently to address significant failings on human rights and democracy. A delayed annual report on Turkis
Senegal’s president says clerics should preach ‘tolerant Islam’
Senegal’s President Macky Sall has called for a fight against the “excessive form” of Islam which has led to the growth of jihadi gr