France says hundreds of Islamist militants have been killed since its offensive began in northern Mali, and suggests troops may start pulling out in March.
Soldiers from France and Chad have entered the town of Kidal in northern Mali, the last major town held by Islamists.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaks to BBC Africa about plans to reform his country's institutions.
Should Ghana work a three-day week to allow for funerals?
Renowned African designer Alphadi, known in the fashion industry as 'the Magician of the Desert', has just opened a boutique in New York. The BBC's Leslie Goffe met him and sent this report.
Egypt's dwindling foreign currency reserves fall 10% in a single month, renewing concerns over the economy.
French anti-terror police arrest four suspects in the Paris region in a crackdown on Islamist militant networks operating in west Africa.
Nigeria boss Stephen Keshi is targeting becoming only the second man to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and coach.
The US President Barack Obama urges the people of Kenya, where his father was born, to avoid violence and intimidation in next month's elections.
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's semi-final between Mali and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Burkina Faso and Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah insists the Mbombela Stadium pitch in Nelspruit will not be a distraction his team's Africa Cup of Nations semi-final.
Some 1,800 soldiers from Chad enter Kidal, the last major town in northern Mali under rebel control, the French military says.
A woman who accused Somalia's security forces of raping her is given a year jail term for making a false accusation and insulting a government body.
South Africa's counter terrorism unit arrests 19 suspected Congolese rebels in northern Limpopo province, police say.
Preparations are getting underway for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday.
UN, European and African officials meet in Brussels to discuss holding democratic elections in Mali in the summer, as well as security and aid issues.
Microsoft and Huawei launch a budget Windows phone specifically for Africa as part of a wider scheme to drive smartphone uptake
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