The UN warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan's conflict-torn South Kordofan and Blue Nile provinces, blaming both the government and rebel groups.

M23 rebels declare a unilateral ceasefire ahead of a new round of peace talks with the government of Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Nigerian opposition party condemns a government scheme to give 10 million mobile phones for free to farmers as a "mischievous vote-catching exercise".

South Sudanese doctor Joseph Gama went the extra mile to help his people and became a farmer but his endeavour is proving an uphill struggle.

Former under-21 Switzerland international striker Guilherme Afonso makes the final cut for Angola's Nations Cup squad.

Shola Ameobi will not be punished for missing the Africa Cup of Nations, the Nigeria Football Federation says.

A Senegalese man dies after setting himself on fire on Monday outside the official residence of President Macky Sall in the capital, Dakar.

The sole suspect held over the deadly attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya, has been freed in Tunisia due to lack of evidence, his lawyer says.

A Burundian appeal court reduces the life sentence of prominent local journalist Hassan Ruvakuki to three years after scrapping his conviction on a terrorism charge.

Kenya's Wildlife Service says it is pursuing a 10-strong gang of ivory poachers suspected of killing an entire family of 11 elephants.

Three top Kenyan policemen are suspended over the case of a man who allegedly pretended to be an assistant police commissioner for five years.

Oldham midfielder Dean Furman says playing for South Africa at the Africa Cup of Nations will be a major highlight in his career.