Algeria has hosted a meeting with countries neighbouring Libya to discuss ways to support a shaky truce agreed to earlier this month.

The Sudanese People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) has been fighting the government since 2011, just before South Sudan gained independence.

The United Nations has raised the alarm over an unprecedented food crisis in southern Africa.

About 20 people have been killed in protests that turned violent, latest victims were four boys shot this week.

World Health Organization sounds alarm as West African leaders move to crack down on huge illegal trade.

Businesswoman and daughter of ex-president dismisses Luanda Leaks as 'witch-hunt' meant to discredit her and her father.

Dozens dead in Niger army base attack

Unrest prompted by Sudan's disbandment of unit of security agency and telling members to retire or join another force.

Sudan ends mutiny by ex-security agents linked to Omar al-Bashir over demands for better compensation and severance pay.

Turkey's Erdogan criticises breakdown in talks, says Ankara will 'teach Haftar a lesson' if he resumes Tripoli push.

Gambian migrants travel from Gambia to Europe across Atlantic to shore of Spain.

State media said Gaid Salah died of a heart attack on Monday morning in the military hospital of Algiers.

National conference is set to bring together government, academics and NGOs, as well as business and community leaders.

While Saturday's trial was about corruption and illegal possession of foreign funds, al-Bashir also faces additional charges.

It has been 100 days since Sudan's transitional government was sworn in after months of political turmoil that led to the removal of President Omar al-Bashir.

An increase in violence in the Sahel is heavily impacting lives and the economy in Niger.

Ethiopia's leader Abiy Ahmed will receive the Nobel peace prize for his efforts to resolve the conflict with Eritrea.

The court has ordered the eviction of hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers living in the church in Cape Town, but they are refusing to leave.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has just received the Nobel peace prize for his efforts fostering peace with the country's neighbour, Eritrea.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has just received the Nobel peace prize for his efforts fostering peace with the country's neighbour, Eritrea.

Sudan's transitional government and Darfur rebels agree to hand over ICC suspects.

Natural and man-made disasters have combined to create some of the worst conditions Zimbabwe has seen in about a decade.

Nearly 300 people have been killed and millions affected across region, with disaster taking large toll on South Sudanese refugees.

Fears toll of 120 people may rise as rescue workers struggle to reach remote areas due to damaged roads and bridges.