Ghana's main opposition party files a petition at the Supreme Court to challenge President John Mahama's victory in elections earlier this month.

Liberia international Dulee Johnson signs a new contract in Sweden which includes treatment for his alcohol problems.

The chief executive of mining firm Lonmin is stepping down four months after a deadly strike at its South African Marikana platinum mine.

Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo lashes out at Peter Odemwingie after the West Brom striker said the country does not have a team leader.

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Mandla Mandela, the grandson of Nelson Mandela, said the family were relieved and happy the 94-year-old had been discharged from hospital.

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The US says it has evacuated its embassy in the Central African Republic as rebels threaten to advance towards the capital, Bangui.