Two Malian soldiers have been killed and several people injured in a suicide bombing in northern Mali, army officials say.

AC Leopards, Esperance and Coton Sport go through to group phase of the African Champions League as Enugu Rangers of Nigeria go out.

At least 39 people are killed in clashes between Christians and Muslims at the funeral of a traditional ruler in Wukari, Taraba state.

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The search for some 100 workers trapped in a gold mine in Sudan's Darfur region is called off after the rescue operation is deemed too dangerous.

Former X Factor contestant Gamu has insisted she was never under threat of deportation from Britain and her case was fixed by the courts "in five minutes".

BBC Somali's Farhan Jimale outlines what people need to know about Somalia, as an international conference takes place with the governments of the UK and Somalia in London on 7 May.

What impact will Britain pulling out of donating aid to South Africa have on its future?