Nigeria state oil firm ‘insolvent’

Nigeria's state oil firm is insolvent with massive debts, a cabinet minister says - as the firm blames the government.

Nigeria state oil firm ‘insolvent’

Nigeria's state oil firm is insolvent with massive debts, a cabinet minister says - as the firm blames the government.

Churches call for Sudan to split

Religious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year.

African young ‘change sex habits’

The prevalence of HIV among young people in Africa falls because of changing sexual behaviour, new UN figures show.

‘Suicide vest’ found in Uganda

An unexploded suicide vest is found in Uganda and a number of arrests made after Sunday's blasts, officials say.

Zimbabwe diamond activist bailed

A Zimbabwe courts frees on bail a human rights activist accused of giving false information about the diamond trade.

Genocide added to Bashir warrant

A second arrest warrant is issued for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir - this time on genocide charges.

Al-Shabab ‘behind’ Uganda blasts

Somali Islamist group al-Shabab says it was behind twin blasts which hit the Ugandan capital on Sunday, killing 74 people.

Joy into sorrow

Twin blasts shatter Uganda's World Cup party

Kampala blasts kill 74

At least 74 people are killed in twin blasts that hit the Ugandan capital, during the World Cup final, and police suspect Somali militants.