Journalist say they were beaten and tortured during 15 months in captivity.

Peacekeeping operation has been unable to stop Rwandan rebels operating, UN report says.

Fighting in the country has forced at least 8,000 people from their homes this year.

Residents in the east of DR Congo remain sceptical about the prospects of peace.

Libyan leader to calm tension between Algeria and Egypt after World Cup matches.

Aggrieved Israeli airline employee accuses former employers of being Shin Bet cover.

Optimism muted despite 0.9 per cent rise in GDP ending nine months of downturn.

Drive to find thousands of people reportedly paid salaries for political loyalty.

Betterplace.org allows direct donations to projects, cutting out charity overheads.

Demonstrators in the Nigerien capital call on the president to step down.

Kenya evicts squatters from Mau forest due to country's endangered water supply.

At least 2,000 Zimbabweans seek refuge in rugby stadium after their shacks are levelled.

Zimbabwean migrant workers face South African locals' wrath in De Doorns.

Cairo recalls ambassador over reports of attacks on fans after World Cup qualifier.

Divorcee executed after confessing to having had sex with 29-year-old unmarried man.