Some of the big stories unfolding across the continent
Mandela death anniversary
South Africa marks the fifth anniversary of anti-apartheid President Nelson Mandela's death.
US for Somalia
The US establishes its first diplomatic presence in Somalia for nearly 30 years.
Morocco hosts forum
Morocco hosts the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) which it co-chair with Germany.
Push for Bashir reign
Sudan parliament proposes the remove of presidential term limits to allow President Omar Bashir's re-nomination
Bloc games in Burundi
Ten-day East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games continue in Burundi’s capital Bujumbura, with Rwanda conspicuously absent.
Cameroon FA race
Five candidates, including former Indomitable Lions star Joseph Antoine Bell, announce intentions to run for president of the Cameroon Football Federation