The Ebola epidemic in West Africa is officially the worst the world has seen as the death toll breaches 600, says the World Health Organisation.
An outbreak of the disease has killed upwards of 330 people since February despite efforts by local health services and international experts.
Violence and looting broke out overnight in capital city Bangui after Michel Djotodia stepped down as president, leaving at least three people dead.
Guptas dropped a name, now we’re dropping any mention of our anti-corruption laws, asks David Lewis.
Rebels in the north of Mali have been moving south to take up state military positions, while renegade soldiers demanded the president’s arrest.
Renegade Malian soldiers have gone on television to declare their seizure of power in protest the government’s failure to quell a northern rebellion.
Renegade Mali soldiers claim to have seized the presidential palace and arrested several ministers after a gun battle, in an apparent coup d’etat.
Survey suggests that over half of South Africans have experienced corruption.
Clashes erupted between protesters and security forces in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo ahead of the country’s full election results.
Politicians in the DRC have been urged to show restraint as opposition parties reject partial results that show President Joseph Kabila in the lead.