Leaders in Addis Ababa for AU summit
Huge celebrations taking place in Ethiopian capital to mark 50 years since the continental bloc was founded. Read full story on author website »
May 25, 2013
Guinea opposition protest turns violent
At least 15 injured in clashes between youths and police as unrest grows over delays to long-awaited parliamentary vote. Read full story on author website »
May 24, 2013
Nigeria military ‘rescues’ kidnapped group
Defence department says it rescued three women and six children captured by rebel group Boko Haram in country’s north. Read full story on author website »
Ugandan army chief fired after leaked letter
Head of army moved to interior ministry after letter says he opposed president’s son succeeding his father. Read full story on author website »
African Union seeks financial independence
Continental body says it will cater for its own budget, mainly financed by China and West, as it marks golden jubilee. Read full story on author website »
May 23, 2013
Celebrated Nigerian writer’s funeral begins
Chinua Achebe, author of widely praised Things Fall Apart, to be buried in his hometown two months after his death. Read full story on author website »
Two car bombs in Niger leave many injured
French firm Areva, which operates uranium mine in the affected area, says all 13 casualties are its employees. Read full story on author website »
UN and World Bank in DR Congo peace push
Ban Ki-moon and Jim Yong Kim meet President Joseph Kabila amid reports of renewed fighting in the east of the country. Read full story on author website »
May 22, 2013
Kenya probe links president to rights abuses
Special commission says Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy helped plan and fund post-election violence in 2007. Read full story on author website »
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe signs new constitution
New constitution, which clips powers of president and sets term-limits, paves way for crucial elections this year. Read full story on author website »
World Bank announces $1bn for Great Lakes
Funds for health, education, hydro-electric projects and cross-border trade come amid fresh fighting in the region. Read full story on author website »
Algerian president’s health still questioned
Assurances from French officials over President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s condition fail to convince many Algerians. Read full story on author website »
May 21, 2013
Nigeria to free Boko Haram members
Military says it will release a number of Boko Haram members, including all women, in what it calls a peace bid. Read full story on author website »
UK wants Belhadj case in secret court
Government lawyers seek to keep lawsuit over secret Libya rendition of prominent Gaddafi opponent out of public domain. Read full story on author website »
Nigeria eases curfew in northeast
Round-the-clock curfew in Maiduguri relaxed as military claims gains in battle against Boko Haram fighters. Read full story on author website »
May 20, 2013
Kenyan art up for auction in London
Kenyan artwork still relatively unknown despite recent international buying spree of African art. Read full story on author website »
Mali government to resume talks with Tuaregs
Dialogue with MNLA to focus on the status of the northern town of Kidal and the armed group’s disarmament. Read full story on author website »
Police raid Ugandan newspaper office
Premises of Daily Monitor searched for evidence against army general who questioned president’s succession plan. Read full story on author website »
May 19, 2013
Salafist group clashes with police in Tunisia
Ansar al-Sharia supporters vent anger at police after they are prevented from defying ban on holding annual congress. Read full story on author website »
Nigerian army blockades Boko Haram base
Move comes amid major offensive in three northeastern states against group seeking to create Islamic state. Read full story on author website »