Mozambique counts votes

Mozambicans await the outcome of local elections that could test progress in the country's peace talks after the ruling Frelimo party was accused of violence and intimidation during the campaign.

TZ billionaire abducted

Police in Tanzania continue the hunt for abducted billionaire Mohammed Dewji. Mr Dewji was kidnapped early Thursday as he went for his routine gym session at Oyster Bay in Dar es Salaam.

Cameroon poll row

Eyes on Cameroon as opposition candidate Maurice Kamto claims victory in the Sunday presidential election ahead of the announcement by the Constitutional Council.

Nigeria and Ghana tiff

Nigeria expresses concern over the continued closure of business premises belonging to its nationals in Ghana.