Two Egyptians have been killed and two injured in an apparent attack on a Coptic church building near the Libyan city of Misrata, officials say.

South Africa have named Netherlands-based Thulani Serero in their Cup of Nations squad, despite him not having played since September.

African Union head Thomas Boni Yayi is due to arrive in the Central African Republic as rebel forces continue to advance towards the capital Bangui.

Egypt allows a shipment of construction materials to enter the Gaza Strip from its territory for the first time since 2007.