Peter, 12, tells of seeing his brother shot dead in South Sudan

Efforts to broker a ceasefire in South Sudan continue with a US special envoy and other mediators meeting the rebel leader, Riek Machar.

Thousands of civilians try to escape the violence in South Sudan

Zambia's bid to host the 2019 Nations Cup is boosted after completion of the construction of its biggest stadium.

Nigeria midfielder Sunday Mba is eager to get his career back on track after making his debut for struggling French Ligue 2 side CA Bastia.

Pope Francis is to appoint 19 new cardinals next month, including churchmen from Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso, reflecting his commitment to the poor.

Rival militiamen embrace each other in a district of CAR capital Bangui after the French military brokers a local truce on the eve of talks.

Libya's deputy industry minister has been shot dead by gunmen during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of the capital Tripoli, reports say.

A permit to kill an endangered black rhino in Namibia is sold at auction in the US state of Texas, despite protests and death threats.