Peace talks scheduled for Friday between the Congolese government and M23 rebels have yet to get underway.

The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan meet to address disputes that brought them close to war following the South's independence in 2011.

South African Football Association president Kirsten Nematandani and four leading officials are reinstated as a match-fixing inquiry continues.

AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng says he would walk off the field again if subjected to racist abuse, whatever the match.

South Korean firm Hyundai paid a ransom of $190,000 (£118,000) to free six workers kidnapped last month, Nigerian police say.

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Chelsea confirm the signing of Senegal striker Demba Ba from English Premier League rivals Newcastle.

Momo Sissoko is named in Mali's Africa Cup of Nations squad, three years after he last played international football.

Two years after the revolution in Tunisia unemployment has soared and business leaders lack the confidence to invest in new enterprises.

A Kenyan man is charged after allegedly pretending to be an assistant commissioner of police for five years - during which time he reportedly sacked and recruited police officers.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi says some white coaches in Africa are there only for the money and are hurting the game on the continent.

Mali instability leads to economic hardship since the country's president was overthrown in a coup last March.

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The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan are to meet to address disputes that brought them close to war following the South's independence in 2011.