Demba Ba strikes twice and Gael Bigirimana hits a stunning third as Newcastle beat 10-man Wigan to end a run of four defeats.
Two bitter political rivals in Kenya facing trial at the International Criminal Court have confirmed their alliance for next year's election.
In a BBC interview, South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said he does "take responsibility" for failures of the governing African National Congress (ANC)
As Congolese troops return to Goma, M23 rebels say their withdrawal could be short-lived if the government fails to enter negotiations.
Tanzania and Zanzibar are the first semi-finalists in the Cecafa Cup.
Mr Happy and the Hammer of God is the title of a new book of short stories by Ghana's Martin Egblewogbe.
Egypt's highest judicial body will oversee a vote on the new constitution, say officials, despite a pledge by judges to boycott the vote.
Somali pirates release four South Korean sailors after holding them captive for 582 days.
The Ethiopian FA wants its CHAN qualifiers with Eritrea switched to a neutral venue and has suggested the games be played in Sudan.
Two former bitter political rivals in Kenya facing trial at the ICC, Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto, confirm their alliance for next year's election.
Why South Africa's leader faces tough ANC battle to keep his job
Judges in Egypt refuse to oversee a 15 December vote on the country's new draft constitution, as the opposition calls mass protests for Tuesday.
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