Zimbabwe deadlock dominates talks Differences over Zimbabwes stalled power-sharing deal dominate the first day of a summit of southern African nations. August 16, 2008 19:02:19 - Read More
Somali minibus attack toll rises More bodies are discovered in Somalia, following an attack on two minibuses near Mogadishu in which dozens died. August 16, 2008 15:43:10 - Read More
France probes Algerian official France investigates a senior Algerian official in connection with the 1987 assassination of an Algerian opposition leader. August 16, 2008 15:10:58 - Read More
Brighter future How film producers helped a Ugandan boy get a new face August 15, 2008 23:01:49 - Read More
Fear in Bakassi Cameroons newest region deserted as residents flee August 15, 2008 16:45:24 - Read More
Kenya ex-graft chief not afraid Kenyas exiled former anti-graft chief John Githongo says he no longer fears for his life and is preparing to go home. August 15, 2008 15:58:44 - Read More
S Africa camp deadline extended South Africa extends until Monday a deadline for closing six camps for those displaced in anti-immigrant riots. August 15, 2008 15:32:33 - Read More
Holding hands Can Zimbabwe learn from Kenya on power-sharing? August 15, 2008 13:38:58 - Read More
Eviction orders Foreigners in South Africa fear for their future August 15, 2008 11:41:39 - Read More
Nigeria rebels rescue hostages Nigerian militants hand over two German hostages they say they rescued from another gang. August 15, 2008 10:31:30 - Read More
Unrest appals S Leone leaders Sierra Leones government condemns clashes between ruling and opposition party supporters. August 14, 2008 17:47:00 - Read More
Somali pirates seize Thai ship Pirates have hijacked a Thai ship off the coast of Somalia, the International Maritime Bureau says. August 14, 2008 16:14:30 - Read More
Nigeria hands over Bakassi Nigeria hands over the disputed Bakassi peninsula to Cameroon amid tight security. August 14, 2008 16:09:38 - Read More
Mugabe rival gets passport back Zimbabwes main opposition party says authorities have returned its leaders confiscated passport. August 14, 2008 14:40:21 - Read More