Rebel forces seize the city of Bangassou in the Central African Republic, following a fierce gun battle.

The United Nations (UN) says the key city of Bambari in the Central African Republic, which had earlier been seized by rebels, is now in the hands of UN peacekeepers and national security forces.

The Central African Republic has accused the former president of attempting coup, while rebel groups formed a coalition.

‘While we consider the concerns and advice of our friends, we reject any interference in our internal affairs.’

Amnesty International, the UN's rights envoy and EU's top diplomat call on the warring sides in Ethiopia's volatile Tigray region to avoid targeting civilians.

Ethiopia’s army threatens that it will have 'no mercy' in its full-scale assault on the rebel-held Mekele, the capital of Tigray region.

Rebels in Ethiopia's northernmost region of Tigray reportedly launch rocket attacks on neighboring Ahmara State, amid growing concerns about the spread of violence in the East African country.

Ethiopian government forces reportedly liberate two towns in the rebel-held northern region of Tigray and are advancing to retake the regional capital, Mekelle.

The government has so far introduced a number of reforms, including legalizing previously banned opposition groups, and making peace with Eritrea.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rules out the possibility of civil war in his country.