Zambia’s copper industry has been at the heart of campaigning for Tuesday’s presidential election and poses a big headache for the next leader.

Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan has cut petrol prices and mass protests were suspended in an effort to continue talks over suspended fuel subsidies.

In a dusty Nigerian park, youth play the ancient game of Eton fives.

Deadly riots erupted across Nigeria’s north on Monday as youths torched churches and homes in anger at President Goodluck Jonathan’s election victory.

Nigerians counted the votes on Saturday from delayed parliamentary elections, held with fewer hitches than past ballots despite a chaotic run-up.

Royal Dutch Shell has shortlisted bidders for four Nigerian onshore oil blocks it has put up for sale but financing challenges could yet undo plans.

The majority of militants who took part in an amnesty last year in the Niger Delta region are still behind the peace plans, the Nigeria says.