7:17pm

Islamist rebels block Mali aid convoy

Insurgents hold up humanitarian relief in Timbuktu

7:10pm

W African bloc threatens Mali with sanctions

Coup leaders and allies accused of blocking civilian rule

6:18pm

EU raid targets Somali pirates onshore

Air attack is first within coastal territory

4:28pm

South Sudan faces finance crunch

Loan from China far smaller than first announced

May 13, 2012

Mozambique farming project launched

Underused land mapped out for specific crops

May 11, 2012

Sub-Saharan inequality threatens stability

Economic disparity hampers growth in the African region

From MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA May 10, 2012

Western concern rises over Sahel militants

Terrorists mix in north African hinterlands

May 10, 2012

Kenya looks to ease growth-sapping bubble

Inflationary consumer credit imperils economic expansion

Sorghum farming in Uganda ©David Parry From MANAGEMENT May 9, 2012

Ploughing with the former foe

NGOs and businesses have found collaboration not confrontation works best, writes Louise Lucas

May 9, 2012

Khartoum defying ceasefire, says South Sudan

Sudan accused of bombing border areas in violation of UN-backed ceasefire

May 9, 2012

S African gold town seeks revised future

As its mines close, Welkom is struggling to carve out a new role

May 7, 2012

Malawi ends currency peg to dollar

Kwacha devalued by about 50% as new president seeks to boost economy

May 6, 2012

Mali Islamists attack Unesco holy site

Militant group attacks and burns tomb of saint

Editorial from COMMENT May 3, 2012

Angry neighbours

International action is best hope to stop Sudanese conflict

May 3, 2012

Africa sees 27% surge in FDI projects

Increase in foreign investment led by US and China, says report

May 3, 2012

Dozens dead in Nigeria attack

Islamist sect Boko Haram suspected

May 2, 2012

Residents flee Mali in third day of clashes

Foreign mercenaries thought to have helped counter-coup attempt

May 2, 2012

UN threatens two Sudans with sanctions

Resolution follows weeks of fighting over oil and border

May 1, 2012

UN set to vote on Sudan resolution

Move could lead to sanctions if two foes fail to end border conflict

May 1, 2012

Mali junta claims defeat of counter-coup

‘Elements from abroad’ involved, says junta

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