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BBC News | Africa | World Edition Sudan want rebels on terror list
Sudan asks for the Darfur rebel that led the weekend attack on the capital to be listed as a terrorist group. Taylor's vice president testifies
The war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor is hearing evidence from his former deputy. Somali surprise at Ethiopia aid
Ethiopian troops in Somalia's capital distribute food bought with their own salaries to city residents. Oil ship hijacked in Niger Delta
Gunmen in Nigeria's oil-rich Niger Delta hijack a ship belonging to a US company and kidnap its 11 crew. 'Act to end Africa food crisis'
Solutions need to be worked on now to stop Africa's food crisis becoming a disaster, the UN food task force says. Arrests follow Malawi 'coup plot'
Malawian police arrest four opposition officials and ex-security chiefs, after claims of a plot against the president. Somali sides urged to find peace
Both sides in the Somali conflict are urged to end the crisis as a peace conference opens in Djibouti. Hackers shut Zimbabwe website
Computer hackers attack the website of Zimbabwe's state-owned Herald newspaper. Sierra Leone ode to Man Utd win
A former Sierra Leone footballer composes a song to celebrate Manchester United becoming English champions. Bolton not ready to let Diouf go
Bolton boss Gary Megson says that El-Hadji Diouf could still be at the club next season, despite the player saying he will be leaving. Nigeria late for Malaysia tourney
The Nigeria Olympic team's opening game against Iraq in the Intercontinental Cup invitational tournament in Malaysia is postponed. Stars turn out for Kanoute match
A host of star players take part in a charity match in Spain on Tuesday night, organised by Mali and Sevilla striker Frederic Kanoute. US court allows apartheid claims
The US Supreme Court clears the way for a lawsuit brought by apartheid victims against a number of firms. Obasanjo denies power corruption
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo tells a panel he is not responsible for Nigeria's poor power supply. South African mob kills migrants
Police reinforcements arrive in the South African township of Alexandra after two foreigners are killed. Zimbabwe poll may be delayed
The second round of Zimbabwe's presidential election may be delayed, says the Electoral Commission. Burundi clashes as UN arrives
A UN delegation is in Burundi to help secure peace as fighting continues between the army and the FNL rebels. Islamists in Mauritanian cabinet
The Islamist opposition joins Mauritania's cabinet despite the country's ties with Israel. Zambia seizes 'Chiluba millions'
Assets worth nearly $60m stolen under former President Chiluba have been recovered, Zambia's government says. Burundi arrests condemned
A Burundian rights group accuses the security forces of illegally detaining about 200 people suspected of helping rebels. Kenya's cabinet learns the ropes
Kenya's power-sharing cabinet meets for the first time for former rivals to learn how to work as a team. Senegal hunts ear-choppers
Senegal's army launches an offensive against armed men who cut off the ears of cashew nut pickers. Somali militants raid police base
Islamist insurgents attack a police station in the heart of Somalia's capital ahead of planned peace talks. Up the Congo without a helmet
The BBC's Mark Doyle fulfils a lifelong dream of travelling along the Congo and discovers much more than the cliches. Somalia - Africa's Afghanistan?
After a US missile killed a senior leader of an Islamist militant group in Somalia, the BBC's Rob Watson considers how serious the West considers the militant threat from the region. Poor 'gain' from high food prices
The rising cost of oil and other commodities is making life harder for consumers in the West, but many emerging nations get richer. Power to SA mines 'not at risk'
South Africa promises that its lucrative mining sector will not suffer further power disruption during the winter months. Oil falls as Nigeria strike ends
Oil prices fall on news that a strike in Nigeria by Exxon workers which had disrupted production has ended. Does your faith burden you?
A Ghanaian man is in court for refusing treatment for a sick child on religious grounds. Do labour laws damage employers?
In Kenya ,a new labour laws give three months paid maternity leave for women. Do you understand the labour laws in your country? Should Africa go solar?
Africa needs alternative sources of energy.Should solar panels be state subsidised? Send us your pictures of Africa
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