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ANC leader guilty of hate speech
South African judge convicts ANC official Julius Malema of hate speech for insulting woman who accused Jacob Zuma of rape.
Darfur rebel row jeopardises deal
A deadline for Darfur rebels and Sudan's government to finalise a peace deal is unlikely to be met, amid a rebel split.
Explosions hit Nigeria oil talks
Two suspected car bombs are detonated in Nigeria, during talks over an amnesty for militants in the oil-rich delta.
French hostages 'freed in Darfur'
Two French hostages seized in the Central African Republic in November have been freed, the French foreign minister says.
Winnie denies maligning Mandela
Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.
Mogadishu residents told to leave
Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues.
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks
UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
Charles Taylor's wife gives birth
The wife of Liberia's ex-President Charles Taylor - on trial in The Hague for war crimes - has a baby girl.
Protests over Egypt blogger case
A human rights organisation in Egypt accuses the interior ministry of manipulating the legal system to target a blogger.
Real crash enlivens Nigerian mock rescue
A Nigerian plane taking part in a simulation exercise for disaster relief operations crashes in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt.
Obilale seeks Caf compensation
Goalkeeper Kodjovi Obilale is planning to seek compensation from Caf after suffering wounds in the fatal attack on Togo's team.
Bougherra to miss cup final
A hamstring tear means Rangers defender Madjid Bougherra will miss the Co-operative Insurance Cup Final against St Mirren.
DRC make winning CHAN start
Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) holders DR Congo begin the defence of their title with a 2-1 qualifying win over Gabon.
Street dreams
Homeless Wanda seeks World Cup glory in South Africa
Village of tears
No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence
Polling Darfur
Can an election be held in a land of refugees?
Fighting poverty
How Malawi hopes social enterprise will help
Mommie? Poppie?
Addressing your elders is a thorny issue in Ghana
Coast to City
Ivorian who survived a coup to lead major firm
Nigeria women protest at killings
Hundreds of Nigerian women protest over last week's violence near Jos, where women and children were massacred.
Gambia row over wave of arrests
An opposition leader criticises a wave of arrests in The Gambia, saying detainees do not know why they are being held.
UN agency acts on Somali claims
The UN's food agency blacklists three contractors named in a UN report alleging that food aid in Somalia is being diverted.
Morocco warns religious groups
Morocco warns against religious activists seeking to convert people - two days after expelling 20 Christians.
DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'
Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.
Zuma submits finance declaration
South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.
Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'
Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
ANC seeks Mandela answers
South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.
In pictures: Togo unrest
Togo in trouble as election protests continue to rage
Central Africa's beguiling republic
Meeting kindness and con-men in Central Africa
Lost Jewish tribe 'in Zimbabwe'
The Zimbabweans who trace their roots back to Israel
Zuma charms the UK
South Africa's leader works his charm on the UK
SA starts World Cup countdown
With 100 days to the World Cup, South Africans talk about their hopes and fears for the tournament
Zimbabwe move on firms' ownership
A Zimbabwean law that forces companies to sell a majority stake in their businesses to indigenous people comes into effect.
Should Africa ban second-hand goods?
Every year tonnes of electrical goods and used clothing from the West find their way to Africa. Is this killing the continent?
How old is too old to work?
A new scheme in Tanzania is taking medical workers out of retirement to plug gaps in health care. Is there such a thing as too old?
How can Jos conflict be resolved?
Tension remains high in the Nigerian city of Jos after hundreds of people were killed over the weekend in the latest violence in Plateau State.
Viewpoint: Passport lottery
Melting chocolate, exploding pants and travel immunity
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