17 July 2014 Last updated at 13:58

Tunisian soldiers killed in attack

At least 14 Tunisian soldiers are killed in a militant attack, said to be the most deadly incident in the country's history.


Nigerian soldiers stand guard at the offices of the state-run Nigerian Television Authority in Maiduguri, Nigeria - June 2013Nigeria seeks $1bn to curb militants

Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan wants the government to borrow $1bn (£580m) to strengthen the military's capability to fight militant Islamists.

A man looks at a portrait of late South African President Nelson Mandela on July 15, 2014 Mandela memorabilia to be auctioned

A collection of unusual items signed by South Africa's anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is to be auctioned to raise money for charity.

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