Rafah crossing from Egyptian side closed indefinitely for aid, individual passage
Hamas's Al-Aqsa TV reported that Israeli tanks stood at a close distance from the crossing in southern Gaza.
Africa
South Africa: Deadly building collapse leaves scores trapped
The building crumbled at 14:09 local time (12:09 GMT), Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said.
Johannesburg city blamed for deadly SA building fire
A panel of inquiry says the city violated its own bylaws and failed to secure a condemned building for years.
Tributes as South African actor Sebeng dies in car crash
The acclaimed actor had acting roles on Netflix shows Savage Beauty and Miseducation.
Rwanda faults US over blame on IDP camp bombing in Goma
"Credible investigation and verification should be completed first, to establish what really happened."
Zuma disciplinary hearing delayed over security concerns
South Africa is due to hold general elections on May 29.
Rwanda won't guarantee how many migrants it will take
Rwanda has signed a five-year deal with the UK, with costs estimated to be at least £300 million already.
Chad presidential vote set to end military rule
Prime Minister Succès Masra is among his nine challengers and is seen as his biggest rival.
MSF calls for civilians' protection as Darfur conflict intensifies
Increased fighting has seen MSF treat over 100 gun-wounded patients in El Fasher.
Malawians allege pay exploitation in Israel
"The payment is lower, contrary to what we had signed," Benzani tells the BBC.
Kenya orders flood evacuations as it warns dams could spill
Recent heavy rains have caused severe flooding and landslides across Kenya.
Malawians arrested in Israel for abandoning farm work
They were among 40 foreign workers who abandoned their farm work in southern Israel to seek jobs
Liberian leader signs order to set up war crimes court
About a quarter of a million people died in Liberia's two civil wars between 1989 and 2003.
South Africa's Zuma to honour ANC summons - MK party
The ANC on Thursday announced it had served Mr Zuma with a notice to appear before its disciplinary panel.
Nigeria soldiers face trial for deadly air strike 'mistake'
President Bola Tinubu ordered an investigation into the “bombing mishap”.
Failed UK asylum seeker given £3,000 to go to Rwanda
The asylum seeker was paid to go to the east Africa country under a scheme separate to the forced returns scheme.
Waking to a 'different world' after Kenya's flood
Survivors desperately search for loved ones as the president announces a large-scale evacuation.
Mali kills IS commander blamed for US deaths - state TV
Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region.
South Africans mourn legendary boxer Dingaan Thobela
He was discovered dead at his apartment in Johannesburg.
Malawi vice-president corruption charges dropped
The judge ordered his immediate discharge citing discontinuance from the DPP.