BBC (UK)
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 08:23
The European Union has pledged 650m euro ($860m; £540m) at a conference in Brussels to help Somalia end more than two decades of conflict.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 07:47
Egyptian troops have stormed the central town of Dalga, which has been held by Islamists loyal to the ousted president, Mohammed Morsi.
Monday, September 16, 2013 - 00:00
Witnesses accused police of causing the deaths by throwing tear gas and using excessive force.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 12:51
Amnesty International has denounced the forcible eviction of tens of thousands of homeless people from makeshift camps in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 10:37
The two powers will work over the next few weeks to try to revive wider peace talks to end Syria's civil war, but until they reach agreement on the narrower issues of chemical weapons, that feels like a distant prospect.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:43
Malian government forces have clashed with separatist Tuareg rebels in the first fighting since the two sides signed a peace accord in June.
Friday, September 13, 2013 - 08:41
Africa can hardly boast about the number of conflicts that have blighted this continent. On the other hand, it can lay claim to a rich history of negotiating its way out of all sorts of confrontations.
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 08:17
Their main complaint is about industry corruption which they say has not improved since long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi was toppled from power in 2011, but there is no one single issue or demand.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 09:14
Another 10 soldiers and seven civilians were wounded by the blasts outside the military intelligence headquarters in Rafah and at a nearby checkpoint.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 07:26
The Central African Republic army chief has been sacked after forces loyal to the deposed president launched a new offensive.