After crisis talks with Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir, African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki says the president is committed to security agreements with South Sudan.

Speaking after the G8 summit, US President Obama says leaders agree that economies must focus on jobs and growth to boost recovery.

South Africa is to opens its first theatre in a township – Soweto – once home to former President Nelson Mandela.

Opening the talks at Camp David, President Obama said sorting out the problem was a matter of extraordinary importance.

Syrian activists report thousands at protests in the city of Aleppo, which has so far largely stayed loyal to the president since the uprising began.

US President Barack Obama is set to announce a $3bn (£1.9bn) plan to boost food security in Africa ahead of a G-8 summit near Washington.

Angola’s Supreme Court blocks the appointment of the election commission head, seen as a close ally of President dos Santos.

A painting showing President Jacob Zuma with his genitals hanging out sparks the anger of South Africa’s ANC, which says it will go to court.

France’s new government holds its first cabinet meeting, announcing a 30% pay cut for President Hollande and his ministers.

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and the Republican Party raise $40m in April, just short of President Barack Obama’s $44m.