The Italian consul in Libya's second city, Benghazi, escapes unharmed after unidentified gunmen open fire on his bullet-proof car.

French President Francois Hollande orders domestic security stepped up because of the risk of Islamist attack after its operations in Africa.

Malian midfielder Jimmy Kebe scores Reading's first goal as they come back from 2-0 down to beat West Brom 3-2 in the English Premier League.

Zambia's 0-0 draw with Norway on Saturday is their last Nations Cup warm-up as they cancel Tuesday's final friendly against Namibia.

Reports from Somalia suggest French commandos have carried out an operation to free a hostage, in which a number of people died.

Hope after peace deal in one of world's poorest countries

Malian forces say they have retaken a town in central Mali from Islamist militants following air strikes by the French military.