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South Africa marks 1960 massacre
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Sharpeville Massacre, a pivotal moment in the anti-apartheid struggle.
Somali Islamist commander killed
A senior commander of the Somali Islamist group, al-Shabab, is assassinated inside an area held by his own forces.
Darfur hostage describes ordeal
The longest-held foreign hostage in Sudan's Darfur region says he was not mistreated, but faced a "daily struggle" to stay positive.
SA students riot over star's bail
Students in South Africa throw stones at police after a musician accused of killing pupils in a car race is freed on bail.
Nigerian dies in Swiss deportation
Switzerland halts special flights to deport asylum seekers after a Nigerian man on hunger strike died at Zurich airport.
Egypt prayers for Mubarak health
Government-run mosques across Egypt offer prayers for President Hosni Mubarak's recovery on Friday.
Huge mine deal for Guinea
Rio Tinto signs a big West African venture deal with China, days before four of its officials go on trial in Shanghai.
Sierra Leone mine accident denied
Officials in Sierra Leone deny reports of an accident at a gold mine where many people are alleged to have been killed.
Ethiopia admits jamming VOA radio
Ethiopia admits jamming the Voice of America in Amharic, accusing the US radio station of engaging in "destabilising propaganda".
Don't mention the cup - South Africa airline in trouble with Fifa
South Africa's budget airline pulls its tongue-in-cheek ad after a Fifa complaint that it infringes its trademark during the World Cup.
Mazembe, Ahly lose in Champs Lge
Defending champions TP Mazembe of DR Congo and six-time winners Al Ahly suffer shock defeats in the African Champions League.
Enyimba stunned in Confed Cup
Angolan minnows Academica stun Enyimba with a 2-0 win in the first-leg, second round game of the Confederation Cup.
Kanu hits Portsmouth winner
Kanu strikes at the death to seal a dramatic late comeback for Portsmouth and deny Iain Dowie victory in his first game as Hull manager.
Sharpeville ghosts
Unease as South Africa remembers 1960 massacre
Hide and seek
South Africa's forest elephants keep people guessing
Landmine legacy
The desert battle of WWII that still kills and maims
'Police beating'
Western Saharan activist pays price for BBC interview
In pictures
Making calls and firing shots across Africa this week
Empty cabinet
Tough choices for Nigeria leader after sacking ministers
Nigeria recalls Libya ambassador
Nigeria recalls its ambassador to Libya after leader Muammar Gaddafi suggested Nigeria be divided into two states.
Gambia charges over 'coup plot'
Senior officials and businessmen are charged with trying to overthrow Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, officials say.
Zuma survives no-confidence vote
South Africa's President Zuma survives a vote of no-confidence by MPs - the first such motion since apartheid ended.
Darfur rebel alliance makes peace
Sudan signs a ceasefire with a Darfur rebel grouping, the second deal in recent weeks, leaving just one band of rebels holding out.
European worker freed in Darfur
An aid worker with joint UK-French nationality is freed in Darfur five months after being kidnapped.
AU acts on Madagascar leader
The African Union puts sanctions on Madagascar's leader Andry Rajoelina in a bid to solve a protracted power struggle.

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