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A French judge drops the warrant to arrest Ivory Coast's parliamentary speaker, who is an ex-rebel leader, following a diplomatic protest, his lawyers say.

Tanzania's new President John Magufuli joins hundreds of residents in the main city Dar es Salaam to take part in a public clean-up operation.

Two Maasai farmers in Kenya have been charged over allegations they poisoned a famous pride of lions.

A referendum on whether to scrap the limit on presidential terms in Rwanda will take place next week, the government announces.

Web giant Google has launched its first wi-fi network in the Ugandan capital Kampala, as part of a project to broaden access to affordable high-speed internet.

Nigerian leader's downsizing hits politicians' entourages

Agricultural and environmental experts in Namibia are hoping that lessons from past droughts can help farmers to fight back against climate change.

Two men are charged after allegedly poisoning lions from a famous pride featured on a BBC wildlife programme in Narok, south-west Kenya.

Shares in mining firm Anglo American drop by more than 10% after it unveils a huge restructuring programme which will shrink its workforce by more than 60%.

Provides an overview of Somalia, including key events and facts about this civil war-wracked country on the Horn of Africa.

Swiss coach Raoul Savoy insists he ended his reign as The Gambia boss for personal reasons and was not sacked.

South African Olympian Oscar Pistorius will appeal against his murder conviction in the Constitutional Court, his lawyer says at his bail hearing.

A floating school is giving the children of a fishing community in Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria, the chance of a better life.

What President Obama and China's leader said to Africa

Provides an overview, basic information and key events for this African country

Provides an overview of South Sudan, including key events and facts about Africa's newest nation

Suicide attack tests Tunisia's resolve

Artistic visions of sci-fi architecture and fresh styles

The country where many still mourn the 'messiah of Africa'

Why so many South Africans are attached to their firearms