Mali parliament approves amnesty for coup leaders

The parliament in Mali on Friday passed a law granting amnesty to the leaders of the March coup that plunged what was considered one of Africa's democratic success stories into chaos.

Seven killed in Somalia blasts

At least seven people, mostly Somali soldiers, were killed on Saturday in bomb explosions in the Somali capital Mogadishu, officials and witnesses said.

Equatorial Guinea government resigns

The government of Equatorial Guinea's prime minister Ignacio Milam Tang resigned in line with a constitutional reform approved in November, the country's communications minister said Friday.

WFP distributes food vouchers in Senegal region

The UN World Food Programme launched the distribution of cash vouchers for the purchase of food in Senegal's Ziguinchor region, for people hit by poor harvests and high food prices.

S. Africa's ANC fumes at racy portrait of Zuma

A portrait of President Jacob Zuma posing as Lenin with his genitals hanging out has sparked outrage in South Africa, but the gallery on Friday refused demands from the ruling ANC to take it down.

Malawi's president vows to repeal gay ban

President Joyce Banda declared Friday she wants to repeal Malawi's laws against homosexual acts, going against a trend in Africa in which gays are being increasingly singled out for prosecution.

Lawyer doubts Libya 'able or willing' to try Kadhafi son

A lawyer for Moamer Kadhafi's son Seif al-Islam said Friday he doubted Libya was able or willing to try his client, as he asked the International Criminal Court to report the matter to the UN.

EBRD backs €1 bn fund for 'Arab democracies'

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on Saturday approved investment of 1.0 billion euros for expansion into north Africa and the Middle East under its first British president.

Nigeria, Senegal, Burkina Faso troops head to G.Bissau

A military force being deployed to stabilise Guinea-Bissau after an April 12 coup will be drawn from Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Senegal, the west African bloc ECOWAS said on Friday.

Activists to Obama: reassess Ethiopia partnership
Rights groups are asking President Barack Obama to re-evaluate the U.S.-Ethiopia relationship over allegations the leader of the East African nation is becoming increasingly repressive.

UN envoy calls off W. Sahara trip amid Morocco dispute

UN envoy on Western Sahara Christopher Ross has called off plans to carry out his first official trip to the disputed territory, the UN said Friday after Morocco launched a strong attack on him.

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