Headlines from Africa
BBC News | Africa | World Edition Congo ex-leader sent to The Hague
Former DR Congo Vice-President Jean-Pierre Bemba is sent to The Hague on war crimes charges. Zimbabweans seek embassy refuge
More than 200 people have gathered outside the US embassy in Zimbabwe seeking refuge. Zambia leader's 'death' confusion
South Africa's president says the Zambian leader has died - but then retracts his comments. Zimbabwe 'least happy nation'
Denmark is the happiest country in the world, according to a survey published by the US National Science Foundation. A unity government for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabweans give their views on the idea of a government of national unity to solve the political and economic crisis. Kenya 'fraud' minister told to go
A government report says Kenya's finance minister should be suspended over alleged fraud. SA mourns victims of xenophobia
South Africa holds a day of national mourning for those killed during May's xenophobic attacks. Nigeria charges ex-air ministers
Two Nigerian ex-aviation ministers are charged over missing money for new radars. Rwanda genocide suspects gain conjugal rights
Rwanda genocide suspects held at UN-backed tribunal granted conjugal rights Cameroonian in barefoot UK trek to save Africa
A Cameroonian says his barefoot trek across the UK was worth the pain to highlight Africa's problems. Football stars play for Africa
Didier Drogba is among the stars set to play a charity match in Germany next week to help raise money for Africa. Zimbabwe urged to miss ICC event
Cricket's top bosses are trying to persuade Zimbabwe to pull out of the ICC World Twenty20. Free-for-all
Kenyans suffer as foreign trawlers grab their fish Paper trail
Nigeria makes progress on getting back stolen cash Treading softly
AU summit takes tentative steps on Zimbabwe Harare diary
Slick parades belie poll frustrations in Zimbabwe In pictures
Horse festival revived to bring peace to Darfur Identity crisis
Why Ghanaian wrestling star says he is from Jamaica ICC orders Congo warlord release
The ICC orders the release of its first-ever war crimes suspect, DR Congo warlord Thomas Lubanga. Chad troops kill sect disciples
Chad troops kill more than 60 followers of a Muslim spiritual leader who threatened holy war. Circumcisions kill S African boys
Fifteen boys die after botched circumcisions in South Africa's Eastern Cape, officials say. Africa moves to stop fish theft
African governments meet to stop illegal fishing that costs the continent $1bn a year. Anger at Kenya biofuel approval
Environmentalists ask Kenya to revoke a decision to allow a controversial biofuel project. Somali insurgents in deadly raids
At least 21 people are killed in fighting prompted by insurgent attacks in Somalia. Ill Zambian leader flown to Paris
Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa is flown to Paris after suffering a stroke in Egypt. Migrants washed up in Gabon
The bodies of at least 12 would-be migrants are found washed up in Libreville, Gabon. Nigeria arrests ex-air ministers
Two Nigerian ex-aviation ministers are arrested over missing money for new radars. Opening night
Egyptian film revival driven by success abroad Fez music builds bridges
The BBC's Magdi Abdelhadi visits Fez in Morocco for the city's 14th festival of sacred music. Misery for Mali farmers
Farmers unsure about plans to sell off cotton sector Sierra Leone school battles
Why school sports days in Sierra Leone turn nasty Vodafone in Ghanaian mobile deal
Mobile provider Vodafone is to expand its presence in Africa by buying a majority stake in Ghana Telecom for £452m. No paper for Zimbabwe money
A German company which helps Zimbabwe supply its money becomes the latest firm to end its business links. Would Africa pay a health tax?
Free healthcare in Africa is a practically non-existent. What healthcare system does your country operate? Who gains from scramble for Africa?
As global business interest in Africa increases, willl the continent be better off? Do foreigners earn more?
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