Kenya's parliament back Haiti mission despite court case
Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.
1970-01-01 08:00
Malawi's President Chakwera bans himself and his cabinet from foreign travel
Money-saving measures are announced by President Lazarus Chakwera following IMF funding.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia's Joseph Boakai courts smaller parties as run-off against George Weah looms
Joseph Boakai urges fellow opposition candidates to join the "rescue team for a resounding victory".
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigerian police: Lagos blacksmith's illegal gun factory busted
A factory of a blacksmith was a cover for manufacturing and selling arms to criminals, police say.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off
With nearly all votes counted, President George Weah and his Joseph Boakai are running neck and neck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast
A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches - Yoweri Museveni
The president says two bombs were linked to public address systems, and sent to pastors.
1970-01-01 08:00
Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar
Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo colonel sentenced to death over anti-UN protest killings
More than 50 people were killed after troops opened fire on anti-UN protesters in August.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad mourners teargassed at Nigeria's Lekki toll gate after Lagos concert
It happened after a memorial concert in Lagos for MohBad, who died last week aged 27.
1970-01-01 08:00
MohBad: Nigerian fans demand justice after Afrobeats star's death
Demonstrators want to know how popular 27-year-old singer MohBad died last week.
1970-01-01 08:00
DR Congo's deadly anti-UN protest: Soldiers go on trial in Goma
More than 40 people were killed after troops opened fire on protesters in Goma last week.
1970-01-01 08:00