South Africa's government increases its wage offer to more than a million striking public sector workers, but it is below the union's demand.

African Champions Egypt use failure to qualify for the World Cup to motivate the team ahead of the Nations Cup qualifiers.

Four African Union peacekeepers are killed as a mortar hits Somalia's presidential palace, officials say.

There is controversy in Nigeria about the identity of a man police rescued from kidnappers believing he was the son of the country’s first prime minister.

Has Zuma lost his ability to charm poor South Africans?

Two Russian pilots are kidnapped in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region, state media reports, as a US aid worker held for more than 100 days is freed.

South Africa's President Jacob Zuma instructs ministers to return to the negotiating table to end a crippling public sector strike.

Algeria's JS Kabylie draw 1-1 with Egypt's Al Ahly to earn semi-final spot in the African Champions league.

Sounds and images of suffering in Niger, as floods follow drought

The International Criminal Court lodges a report with the UN about a trip to Kenya by Sudan's president, who it wants to try for alleged war crimes.

From hitching lifts to climbing trees this week

As many as 30 children are reportedly dead in northern Nigeria from lead poisoning caused by illegal gold-miners.