The AU says that three peacekeepers and five Islamist gunmen were killed in the ensuing battle, which saw the gunmen infiltrate the base in Mogadishu.
Taliban threats and conservative beliefs are preventing women’s cricket in Afghanistan, where it is believed that women should not compete in public.
Negotiations broke up after more than five hours on Wednesday with the pro-Russian rebels reporting little to no progress.
This is the first hostage taken from the US-led coalition battling Isis, but the group is divided over whether or not the plane was shot down by Isis.
A superior court judge turned down a request from Polanski’s lawyers, who wanted a new hearing to try and close the case on procedural grounds.
Okay, it was an election year, but 2014 saw ever more books on South African politics emerge. Shaun de Waal rounds up the most notable of them.
Sony has debuted the movie online after hackers threatened its release, making it available on YouTube before screenings at 320 independent theatres.
The 18-year-old Antonio Martin was said to be carrying a handgun, which he allegedly pointed at the police officer before the cop opened fire.
The midfielder was left out of the national Afcon squad, even though he asked his English side West Ham United to be released for the 2015 tournament.
The matter of Hawks head Anwa Dramat’s suspension could head to court as questions arise on whether or not his suspension was legal.