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Mozambique police fire at rioters

Police in Mozambique's capital fire rubber bullets on the third day of riots, as the violence spreads to the central city of Chimoio.

UN calls special food price talks

The United Nations' food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rapid rises in food prices.

SA condemns Madagascar jail term

South Africa strongly criticises Madagascar over the life sentence passed on exiled President Marc Ravalomanana.

SA to resume Zimbabwe expulsions

South Africa is to start expelling Zimbabweans again, from 31 December, the government announces.

DR Congo 'genocide' file delayed

The UN postpones the release of a draft report that accuses the Rwandan army of possible genocide in DR Congo till next month.

Senegal star launches TV channel

Pop star Youssou N'dour officially launches his own television station in Senegal after a two-year struggle with the authorities.

Kenya moves to legalise home brew

Kenya's president signs a bill which legalises the traditional home brew changaa - a move intended to stop people dying from drinking moonshine.

DR Congo rape numbers rise to 240

Some 240 women, girls and babies may have been raped after rebels seized a town in DR Congo, the UN says.

South Africa strike set to go on

South Africa's prolonged public sector strike is set to continue after the main trade union federation rejects an improved wage offer by the government.

Kingson completes Blackpool move

Ghana World Cup goalkeeper Richard Kingson becomes the latest player to join Blackpool after signing a one-year deal with the option of a further year.

Bolton cancel Shittu's contract

Bolton terminate the contract of Nigeria international defender Danny Shittu.

Russia defends record on racism

The head of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid defends the country's track record in dealing with racism in football.

Highs and lows

Will Africa face up to its addiction to drugs?

Wheat pushes world food prices up

Russia drought leaves food prices highest since 2008, UN says

HSBC bids to buy S African bank

Bank giant HSBC moves to buy up to 70% of South Africa's Nedbank.

Algeria

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Angola

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Benin

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Botswana

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Burkina Faso

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Burundi

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Cameroon

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Cape Verde

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Central African Rep

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Chad

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Comoros

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Republic of Congo

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Djibouti

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Egypt

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Equatorial Guinea

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Eritrea

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Ethiopia

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Ivory Coast

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Kenya

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Lesotho

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Madagascar

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Malawi

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Mali

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Morocco

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Mozambique

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Sao Tome & Principe

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Senegal

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Sierra Leone

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Somalia

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South Africa

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Togo

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Tunisia

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Uganda

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Zambia

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Zimbabwe

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Ceuta, Melilla

A profile of the Spanish north African enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla

Puntland

A profile of the Somali region which declared autonomy in 1998

Reunion

An overview of the French island in the Indian Ocean

Somaliland

An overview of Somaliland, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da Cunha

Key facts for St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha

Western Sahara

Key facts about the territory disputed between Morocco and the Polisario independence movement

Zanzibar

An overview of Zanzibar, including key facts, political leaders and notes on the media

Female circumcision widespead in Egypt

A doctor in Egypt is being taken to court for carrying out an illegal operation to circumcise young girls following the death of a 13-year-old.

Africa in pictures

From street wrestling to parading wives this week

Hard work, soft hands

Images of Ghana's women making shea butter moisturiser

Figure happy

How many trillions does it take to change a Nigerian light bulb?

Ban defiance

Teen death renews concern over female genital mutilation in Egypt

Pension plans

What does retirement mean for you?

They should cocoa

Can Cadbury and Fairtrade help Ghanaian farmers?

Losing his touch?

Has Zuma lost his ability to charm poor South Africans?