Mali's army re-enters the rebel-held town of Kidal as part of efforts to improve security before presidential elections, army officials say.

One of Africa's most influential writers, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, and his son Mukoma wa Ngugi, also an author, speak to BBC Africa about their careers.

Ghana's new oil wealth may have made it one of Africa's most promising economies but rent in Accra has spiralled beyond what most ordinary people can afford.

Supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi clash hours after three pro-Morsi protesters are killed by army fire.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe launches his party's campaign for the 31 July general elections, predicting a 90% victory for Zanu-PF.

French President Francois Hollande praises Tunisia as "a model in the region" and pledges another 500m euros to support its transition to democracy.

Field fires, money on trees and the lion meets the king

Inter Milan sign Algerian forward Ishak Belfodil from fellow Italian Serie A side Parma for a fee believed to be about US$13.

Rwanda is now only providing "limited" support to Congolese M23 rebels and Uganda none at all, a leaked report by a group of UN experts says.

Egyptian security forces open fire on supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi in Cairo, killing at least one man.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the deputy president call for an end to a bitter row among members of Nelson Mandela's family, who remains critically ill.

The Cameroon Football Federation says it does not understand why Fifa has banned all its teams.

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms the club's interest in Celtic's Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama.

Nelson Mandela's friend Denis Goldberg, has been speaking about his visit to the former South African president in hospital describing him in "far better shape" than he expected.

Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla has accused his relatives of being vengeful and seeking to control the former South African president's legacy.

A guide to the feuding family of the ailing statesman