Key Sudanese city could fall to rebels imminently – US

The US envoy to Sudan tells the BBC that America would never recognise an independent Darfur.

Zuma’s party in bid to block SA parliament meeting

South Africa's parliament is due to choose the president at its first session since last month's poll.

The ‘magnetic’ Malawi vice-president who inspired hope

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

The Malawi vice-president who was plucked from business

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

Malawi VP confirmed dead in plane crash in forest

The plane was flying in bad weather when it disappeared from airport radars on Monday.

Nigeria gunmen kill at least 25 in village raid, officials say

Dozens of gunmen on motorbikes stormed a village in the Kankara area on Sunday, the BBC has been told.

Nigeria gunmen kill at least 25 in village raid, officials say

Dozens of gunmen on motorbikes stormed a village in the Kankara area on Sunday, the BBC has been told.

Forty-nine die after boat capsizes off Yemen – IOM

The search continues for 140 people who are still missing, according to the International Organization for Migration.

Why voters fall out of love with liberation movements

The ANC's loss of a majority in South Africa mirrors that of other liberation parties on the continent.

Why voters fall out of love with liberation movements

The ANC's loss of a majority in South Africa mirrors that of other liberation parties on the continent.