Rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have rejected a call by regional leaders to withdraw from the main eastern city of Goma

A rumour that a Christian blasphemed against Islam sparks a riot in Nigeria as the incoming Anglican church head launches a religious tolerance initiative.

Referees' union wants Chelsea to apologise to Mark Clattenburg after he is cleared of making a racist remark.

Egypt's President Mursi issues a declaration banning any challenge to his decisions, and is immediately accused of acting like a "new pharaoh".

About 10% of votes from Sierra Leone's tightly contested elections are set aside because of opposition complaints of fraud, the election commission says.

The FA clears Mark Clattenburg of racially abusing John Mikel Obi, who is charged with misconduct.

Egypt's FA is awaiting word from the authorities before confirming a date for the resumption of the Premier League.

The International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for Simone Gbagbo, the wife of Ivory Coast's ex-President Laurent Gbagbo.

What next after rebels seize DR Congo city?

Rebels in resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo reject a call by regional leaders to withdraw from the main eastern city of Goma.

Sheffield Wednesday sign Stoke striker Mamady Sidibe and Manchester City full-back Jeremy Helan on one-month loan deals.

Chiefs who support everyone and the dangers of T-shirt promises

Nigeria line up an international friendly match against Catalonia in January in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

Congo-born Fabrice Muamba says there is a chance he could play football again, if he gets the all-clear from heart specialists.

Demba Ba, Younes Belhanda, Didier Drogba, Chris Katongo and Yaya Toure are nominated for the 2012 BBC African Footballer of the Year award.

A guide to BBC African footballer of the year

Sudanese security officials say they have foiled an opposition plot aimed at creating "security disturbances" in the capital, Khartoum.

Pictures of South Africa's 'fake fox' hunters

The US ambassador to the United Nations has defended comments she made days after a deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya.