Vote on Africa's Security Council seat goes to run-off

Kenya and Djibouti will compete in a run-off vote on Thursday to become Africa's next representative on the Security Council after an inconclusive first round of voting.
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22-year-old man stabbed to death in Nigeria over face mask
Tragedy struck at the Coca Cola Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, yesterday, when a 22-year-old man, Mr Cletus Chisom, was reportedly stabbed to death by a security guard monitoring the use of face mask in the market.
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At least 18 killed, several injured in DRC's Virunga Park
At least 18 people are dead and several injured in an attack in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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DR Congo's Virunga National Park hit by 'deadliest' attack
At least 12 rangers have been killed by suspected members of a Rwandan rebel group in the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Burkina Faso security forces kill dozens of unarmed civilians - HRW
Burkina Faso’s security forces allegedly executed 31 unarmed detainees in the northern town of Djibo, Human Rights Watch said Monday, calling for an immediate investigation.
Eritrea Prime Minister
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia condemn failed assassination of Sudan PM
Sudanese Prime Minister met with his cabinet on Monday after surviving an assassination attempt. The alleged terrorist attack targeted Abdalla Hamdok’s convoy in the capital Khartoum, his senior adviser said. Faisal Mohamed Salih, government spokesman gave details of the attack in a press interaction after the cabinet meeting saying: “The convoy of Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was the victim of a terrorist attack this morning on its way from his home to his office.
Pompeo wraps up visit to Senegal
Pompeo wraps up visit to Senegal
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrapped up a visit to Senegal on Sunday, where he discussed the U.S. role in security issues in Africa.