Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority extends closure of airspace until Aug. 15, except humanitarian aid and evacuation flights; Khartoum International Airport says
Nigeria cuts electricity supply to Niger; electricity company Nigelec says most cities including Niamey are facing blackouts.
Niger’s ousted and detained President Mohamed Bazoum was seen by his doctor on Saturday, August 13.
Ghanaian television and radio presenter, Paa Kwesi Asare is the winner of this year’s BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
The leader of a coup that ousted Gabon’s President Ali Bongo is set to address the nation for the first time on Monday, September 4.
Nigeria's election tribunal dismisses Peter Obi's presidential election petition; says Labour Party leader's case lacked merit.
Kenyan-born British folk and country singer, Roger Whittaker dies aged 87; he is famous for ‘My Land Is Kenya’ song and expert whistling.
Italy and Libya have resumed commercial flights for the first time in nearly a decade, authorities say.
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