Africa

A Ponzi scheme has shaken the economy in a nation that has long been an exemplar of stability in West Africa.

In a dozen countries — including in North Africa, Pakistan and former Soviet republics — the United States has significantly increased military and intelligence operations.

Religious leaders in south Sudan have called on people to vote for independence in a referendum to be held January next year.

An unexploded suicide vest is found in Uganda and a number of arrests made after Sunday's blasts, officials say.

Somali Islamist group al-Shabab says it was behind twin blasts which hit the Ugandan capital on Sunday, killing 74 people.

A second arrest warrant is issued for Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir - this time on genocide charges.

At least 74 people were killed in the twin blasts that hit Kampala during the World Cup final, and police suspect Somali militants.

Police surround the house of Liberia's deputy speaker to arrest him for allegedly ordering the flogging of a policeman.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell confirms she will testify at the Hague war crimes trial of Liberia ex-President Charles Taylor.

Guinea's presidential run-off is postponed to allow a fraud investigation, the electoral commission says.