African Union leaders at a summit in Uganda have agreed to reinforce the AU peacekeeping force in Somalia to counter al-Shabab militants. Read the full story

At least 64 people, including an American, have been killed in twin blasts in the Ugandan capital Kampala. Another 65 people were injured by the blasts, which police said went off at a rugby club and a restaurant as football fans watched the World Cup final. Read the full story