Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:19 GMT
The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:03:13 GMT
South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:32:25 GMT
Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:33:19 GMT
Somalia must be helped by the international community to stop it becoming a "magnet for pirates," a senior Egyptian official has said.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:45:51 GMT
Some poor countries score well compared to richer ones in a report assessing the treatment of children in Africa.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:18:38 GMT
Five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay for almost seven years must be freed, a US judge rules.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:37:27 GMT
The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks the arrest of Darfur rebel commanders for killing peacekeepers.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:05:39 GMT
More than 30 Nobel Peace Prize winners are calling for an effort to improve education in war zones.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:46:21 GMT
An anti-piracy group welcomes the Indian navy warship's destruction of a suspected Somali pirate vessel in the Gulf of Aden.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:11:04 GMT
Vietnam is to recall a diplomat from South Africa after she was filmed in an apparent illegal purchase of a rhinoceros horn.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:44:07 GMT
South Africa claim their fourth successive win as Samuel Eto'o fails to turn out for Cameroon.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:41:49 GMT
Details of other friendlies from Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:47:25 GMT
Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson has revealed the club are 'very close' to completing the signing of Gabriel Zakuani from Fulham.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:58:30 GMT
How Congolese rebels are changing life under their rule
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:35:47 GMT
Could Darfur rebels meet Sudan leader in The Hague?
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:29:14 GMT
Villagers tell of life at the heart of Africa's war zones
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:14:07 GMT
How Sandhurst was brought to the DR Congo
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:43:52 GMT
South Africa poised to change famous rugby symbol
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:23:48 GMT
Pictures of Ivory Coast's plush but empty new capital
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:40:54 GMT
The UK's leading charities launch an appeal for money to help victims of the turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:34:38 GMT
The UN chief ask Sudan's government and Darfur rebels to refrain from attacking each other after reports of fighting.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:49:22 GMT
A Rwandan presidential aide is placed under formal investigation in France over the killing of a former president.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:13:25 GMT
Rebel forces in eastern DR Congo withdraw from two fronts, as promised.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:27:52 GMT
The owners of a Saudi oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates are negotiating a possible ransom, the Saudi foreign minister says.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 GMT
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:41:25 GMT
Five senior officials from Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party resign amid attempts to revive a defunct liberation movement, Zapu.
Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:02:20 GMT
'Boules fever' grips Senegal for world championships
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:52:57 GMT
Mother's anguish at being locked up - for having TB
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:20:16 GMT
New beatings and abductions, as US dollar takes over
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:16:45 GMT
The stoning of a Somali girl raises angst over radicals
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:16:10 GMT
South Korean firm Daewoo says it is leasing a vast tract of land in Madagascar, which will produce half of its corn supply by 2023.
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:05:33 GMT
The leaders of three African trading blocs agree to create a free trade zone of 26 countries with a GDP of $624bn (£382.9bn).
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:35:08 GMT
Should there be an industrial revolution in Africa or has it become too late?
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:44:09 GMT
Most African countries have signed up to treaties to protect children rights, how do they score?
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:11:14 GMT
Experts say pension schemes in sub-Saharan Africa only cover 5% of the labour force. Got any plans for retirement?
