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Egyptians queue to cast ballots Egyptians are queuing for a second day to vote in the country's first free presidential elections, as a row erupts between two of the main candidates.
'Obscene' Zuma art case in court South Africa's ruling party takes legal action to try and remove a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma from public view.
ICC rejects Kenya trial challenge The International Criminal Court rejects a challenge from four Kenyan politicians accused of crimes against humanity, clearing the way for them to face trial in the Hague.
Somalia's leaders agree deadline Leaders of Somalia's disparate factions agree a historic deal to elect a new president by 20 August to end the country's two-decade political crisis.
'Emergency plan' to beat polio Polio has been declared a "global emergency" by the Global Polio Eradication Initiative after "explosive" outbreaks in countries previously free of the disease.
War crime accused 'use blackmail' The International Criminal Court's incoming prosecutor Fatou Bensouda tells the BBC the world must stop being "blackmailed" by alleged war criminals.
UK police in Libya Fletcher probe A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher, Prime Minister David Cameron says.
'Tests in France' for Mali leader Mali's President Dioncounda Traore is going to Paris for medical tests after being assaulted by protesters on Monday, according to an aide.
World 'betrayed rights protests' The pro-democracy protests of 2011 were let down by states putting self-interest before human rights, Amnesty International says in its annual report.
Angolan protest rappers attacked A group of rappers in Angola known for their anti-government lyrics are beaten up in the capital, Luanda, by masked men.
Ivorian sacked over toxic scandal A minister in Ivory Coast is sacked over his alleged role in the disappearance of millions of dollars meant for the victims of a toxic waste dumping scandal.
No charges for US jet scare woman A Cameroonian woman who caused a US plane to be diverted will not face charges, a prosecutor says.
Four quizzed over police 'bribes' One UK detective and two former officers are arrested in connection with claims that anti-corruption officers investigating Nigerian fraudster James Ibori were bribed.
Odegbami calls for Yekini inquiry Former Nigeria captain Segun Odegbami calls for a full investigation into the death of former African Footballer of the Year Rashidi Yekini.
Nsekera 'honoured' by Fifa role Burundi FA head Lydia Nsekera describes her imminent place on Fifa's Executive Committee as 'an honour to Africa'.
Blues to release Kalou & Bosingwa Chelsea are set to release Ivory Coast international Salomon Kalou when his contract expires in the off-season.
African viewpoint: Should tributes to the dead be honest? Zuma the monk? How will African leaders be remembered?
African viewpoint: Last of the Nuba? Will any African country dare to arrest Sudan's Bashir?
Africa's new digital frontier The woman who took the web to Kenya's poor
Distributing Nigerian films online Making a fortune by selling Nigerian films online
VIDEO: Africa Beats: Vieux Farka Toure The young Farka Toure still singing Mali's desert blues
VIDEO: Africa Beats: Atemi Oyungu A long song for Nairobi - Kenya's vibrant capital
In pictures: Ghana's flying women Photographs telling the tale of Ghana's all-female flying school.
In pictures: Celebrating Ivory Coast's large ladies Paintings celebrate the fuller figure of some African women
In pictures: How to net mosquitoes in DR Congo Images of the fight against malaria - the world's biggest child-killer
In pictures: Ripping up Gaddafi rule-book How Libyans are tearing up Gaddafi's curious rule-book
In pictures: The many images of Africa Pictures show how the continent's image is out of date
In pictures: Africa's exiled Olympians Africa-born athletes competing under new flags in London
In pictures: Smuggling fuel by sea in West Africa Pictures of the lucrative fuel smuggling trade in West Africa
In pictures: Kenyans go crazy for skating Images of Kenyans' trials and tribulations of learning to skate
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VIDEO: Bensouda: Leaders should resist blackmail The incumbent ICC chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, has said world leaders should resist being blackmailed by war crimes suspects.
VIDEO: Economy key to Egypt election Egyptians are preparing to head to the polls in their first free presidential election and for many the biggest issue is tackling the widespread poverty in the country.
VIDEO: Mali president beaten by protesters Interim Mali President Dioncounda Traore has been taken to hospital with a head wound after being attacked by demonstrators, officials say.
VIDEO: Are blood diamonds a thing of the past? After the war in the 1990s, Sierra Leone has taken another symbolic step away from its wartime image as the home of the "blood diamond".
Profile: Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau The shadowy man behind Nigeria's Islamist militants
Life in Timbuktu under Islamist rule Timbuktu's fabled shrines under threat from Islamists
African viewpoint: Nigeria's dialling dilemmas Why do Nigerians like to own at least two mobile phones?
Egypt vote: The novelty of democracy Egypt's landmark election thrills villagers used to one-man rule
Viewpoint: Africa must do more to profit from China How Africa can make sure it profits from China
Housing Cameroon's diaspora The diplomat building homes for Cameroon's expats
Sierra Leone 'blood diamonds' not forever Why jewels now mean jobs not war in Sierra Leone
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