Egypt's Parliamentary Speaker says the House will vote today on constitutional changes. The World Health Organisation says the ebola epidemic in the DRC does not meet the criteria for being declared an international public health emergency.

Sudan's new military council leader promises a civilian government for Sudan after the Defence Minister quits.

In South Sudan, former Vice-President and ex-rebel leader, Riek Machar, believes the country's unity government won't be ready by May 12.

Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir resigns after months of protests.

Update on Cyclone Idai: The death toll from the devastating Cyclone Idai rises to above 1 000, as cholera cases also rise.

The Vatican has brought together the South Sudanese leaders to pray for peace in the country. World Health Organisation experts are to decide whether the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is an international emergency.

The UN chief Calls for immediate talks to stop Libya clashes with dozens of people killed in clashes so far. Thousands of protesters reject Algerian interim president.

Sudan protestors have reiterated their call for President Omar al-Bashir to step down. They have also not given up their fight, despite several people killed in Khartoum during protests. UN's Refugee agency has raised concern after thousands of Congolese were ousted from Angola the past week.

As Rwandans remember the 1994 Genocide, France is set to open archives on the Rwanda genocide to clarify its role, 25 years after the massacre. Ongoing protests in Sudan see several people injured as protestors take their rally outside the army headquarters for the first time.

Ethiopia Airline investigation - Transport Minister says pilots did follow Boeing procedures before the crash. Nigeria’s opposition party retains key oil state of Rivers State Governorship.

Algerians celebrate as Abdelaziz Bouteflika finally quits as President after weeks of mass protests. A year on, Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed continues to bring about changes in the country, saying he wants credible elections to maximise reforms.

Over 20 African leaders in Senegal as Macky Sall takes presidential oath.

Delayed DRCongo legislative vote finally takes place in Ebola-hit areas.