Africa: Fri, 25 May 12

A major set back for Al-Shabab militants in Somalia - African Union forces capture a key town from them. The UN human rights commissioner calls for the lifting of targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe And South Africa to share the hosting of the world's most powerful radio telescope.

Africa: Thurs,24 May 12

The ICC rules four key Kenyan politicians must stand trial for alleged crimes against humanity.The World Health Organisation says a major offensive to finally eradicate polio is still needed. And is South Africa once more divided over issues of race after a portrait exposing the President goes on public display?

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

History is made in the land of the Pharoahs as for the first time Egyptians vote in a free presidential election - what are their hopes? Illegal diamond miners trapped underground in South Africa.

Africa: Tuesday, 22 May 2012

African Union forces launch an offensive in Somalia to capture the strategic area of Afgoye. Medicins Sans Frontiers say 100,000 Dafuris are at risk - has the world forgotten Darfur? And a new study shows the gains made in the fight against malaria continue to be undermined by fake drugs.