Mali and Algiers reconcile diplomatic rift weeks after consultations.
The defence team of former Gambian Minister charged with crimes against asked for them to be dropped as his trial opens in a Swiss Federal High Court.
Liberians react as President George Weah declares a week-long national mourning period to honour victims of the December 26 tanker incident.
And Betta Edu, Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minster faces immediate suspension for misappropriation of public funds