The first direct talks are held between Malian government officials and rebels who seized the north of the country after a coup earlier this year.

Former UN chief Kofi Annan urges Kenyans not to vote for candidates facing trial at the International Criminal Court in next year's elections.

Egyptian police fire teargas during clashes with protesters gathered outside the presidential palace in the capital Cairo.

Protesters have clashed with riot police in the Egyptian capital Cairo - in the latest demonstration against President Morsi and a new Constitution.

Supporters of Tunisia's Islamist government clash with unionists in the capital, a week after violent protests over rising unemployment.

South African FA vice-president Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana says players who won't play for their country are "selfish and egotistical".

Kenya beat Malawi 1-0 to seal a semi-final spot at east and central Africa's regional championship, the Cecafa Senior Challenge, in Uganda.

What is at stake when Ghanaians go to the polls?

South Africa is to deploy a reconnaissance aircraft to combat a massive rise in rhino poaching in recent years.

A court in Paris hears that the head of an aid group accused of trying to smuggle African children into France was a "manipulator".

Players of the Eritrean national football team are missing in Uganda after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the Cecafa Cup.

A convoy in which three Somali ministers were travelling is attacked as fierce fighting erupts near the al-Shabab base of Jowhar, officials say.

A UK firm announces plans to build what they claim is the biggest solar power plant in Africa, which aims to provide electricity to 100,000 homes.

Libyan rebel exiled by very revolution she helped bring about

The developing world's need for cancer care finally sinks in