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Alastair Leithead gives his account of what has happened in South Sudan and where it’s heading.

To lose one finance minister may be regarded as a misfortune; to lose two looks like carelessness, do why did President Jacob Zuma's drop two finance ministers in less than a week, asks the BBC's Milton Nkosi.

Successes and failures of the Arusha tribunal

Can African restaurants in Europe broaden their appeal?

How Africa faces climate change disaster not of its own making

The former girlfriend of South African rapper Nkululeko Habedi, known as Flabba, is found guilty of his murder.

The former president of Central African Republic calls the decision to ban him from running in the presidential election "shameful".

Nigeria save a penalty and score one to beat hosts Senegal as they secure a place at the 2016 Olympics.

Footage has been released that shows a lion appearing to retch after allegedly being poisoned by two Maasai farmers.

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.