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Burundi Wracked by Violence as Coup Effort Falters

By Dustin M Braden - May 14, 2015 07:13 PM EDT

The capital of Burundi was engulfed in violence after members of the military who tried to depose the sitting president attack strategically valuable sites.

Al Shabaab Leader Surrenders to Authorities

By Dustin M Braden - Dec 27, 2014 12:51 PM EST

A high-ranking member of the Somali terrorist organization al Shabaab has turned himself into Somali authorities.

African Union troops accused of gang-rapes

By Dustin M Braden - Sep 08, 2014 10:07 PM EDT

An investigation conducted by the non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch has revealed evidence linking African Union troops in Somalia to sexual abuse of vulnerable women and girls, youngest victim was 12, The Guardian reports.

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