Egyptians uncertain about future under President Sisi

Some four million people in South Sudan are likely to face critical food shortages next month, British aid agencies warn.

Images reveal impact of war, including boy born in Nile marshes

Libya's government says it has resumed control of two eastern oil terminals, Ras Lanuf and Sidra, that were seized by rebels last year.

Brazilian police arrest 11 people suspected of being part of an international gang illegally selling World Cup tickets allocated to sponsors and officials.

A judge has ordered suspected ringleader of the attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Ahmed Abu Khattala, held pending trial.

Oscar Pistorius has post-traumatic stress disorder and could be a suicide risk, according to a psychologist's report submitted at his murder trial.

Fifa says there is no evidence "so far" of World Cup match-fixing after allegations about Cameroon's defeat by Croatia.

Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah is to introduce a tougher code of conduct for the players following events at the World Cup in Brazil.

Togo international winger Floyd Ayite signs a three-year deal with French side Bastia, who are coached by Claude Makelele.

South Africa's largest union is going ahead with plans to picket the country's main energy supplier, despite a court order banning it from taking strike action.

Daryl Impey, who briefly led the Tour de France last year, is suspended by his team after failing a drugs test.

The search for 7/7 bomber's wife, Samantha Lewthwaite

Oscar Pistorius is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and is at risk of suicide, a psychologist's report says at his murder trial.

Nigerian Finance Minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala discusses the country's new Safe Schools Initiative.

Stephen Keshi says his time as Nigeria coach has come to an end because his contract expired and he was not offered a new deal.

Cabbies from neighbouring Sudan barred from Juba, reports say.

African cichlid fish's memory of feeding areas can span up to twelve days, scientists show.

Four people on board a cargo plane which crashed into a building in the Kenyan capital Nairobi are feared dead.

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