Live: President Hosni Mubarak resigns as leader
Hosni Mubarak steps down as president of Egypt, after weeks of protest by anti-government demonstrators in Cairo and other cities.
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Live: President Hosni Mubarak resigns as leader
Hosni Mubarak steps down as president of Egypt, after weeks of protest by anti-government demonstrators in Cairo and other cities.
The trail of Charles Taylor put on hold
Judges allow Mr Taylor's lawyer to appeal decision not to accept a written defence summary.
South Sudan military clash with rebel forces
Sixteen people have been killed in clashes in South Sudan.
DR Congo mobile court to hear Fizi rapes case
Eleven Congolese soldiers charged with involvement in the mass rape on New Year's day.
A new power plant for Southern Sudan
An electricity plant opens in the town of Kapoeta close to Kenyan border.
Egypt's George Clooney on why he supports the protests
BBC Network Africa's Paul Bakibinga with Egyptian actor Amr Waked
DR Congo authorities halt gold smuggling operation
Arrests after a plane is seized in an alleged gold smuggling racket in DR Congo.
With the upheaval in Egypt and Tunisia the presidents are making contingency plans.
