South Africa's contentious road toll system has opened around Johannesburg, with huge traffic jams as motorists flock to use alternative routes.

England or another unseeded European country will be moved to the pot with African nations for Friday's World Cup draw.

Astounding footage is released showing the moment when Harrison Okene - who had been trapped for two-and-a-half days 30m underwater in a capsized boat - was rescued by divers.

The UN mission in DR Congo starts to deploy surveillance drones to monitor rebel activity - its first such operation.

Why Nigerians have such a fear of child-snatchers

Nigerian Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina is named Forbes African of the Year for his reforms to the country's farming sector.

Football officials in Nigeria will implement a new code of conduct aimed at preventing future rows over bonuses for national team players.

South Africa's contentious toll roads open around Johannesburg, with huge traffic jams after motorists flocking to use alternative routes.

A diplomat at the Japanese embassy in DR Congo is arrested in Tokyo on suspicion of starting a fire at the mission.

Central African Republic suffers after rebel takeover