Otherwise, we might have another major humanitarian crisis on our hands

Presidential guard officers in Burkina Faso seize power in a coup, with more than 10 people reportedly killed as protests break out in the capital.

Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been treated for "water on the brain" and a chest infection, the palace revealed in a rare statement.

Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria