Authorities in Addis Ababa postpone a special parliamentary session arranged to officially endorse Meles Zenawi's successor, Hailemariam Desalegn.

The UK joins the US in warning Syria that the use or threat of chemical weapons would force the nations "to revisit their approach".

The US Federal Trade Commission gives Facebook's takeover bid for photo-sharing network Instagram the go-ahead.

South Africa's cabinet draws criticism from Israel for approving the placing of "Occupied Territories" labels on goods made in Israeli settlements.

Senegal and the African Union agree to set up a special tribunal to try former Chad leader Hissene Habre on charges of killing opponents.

The US middle class is facing a "lost decade" as its share of the country's income has been surpassed by affluent earners, a new report says.

Memorial services take place across South Africa for the 34 miners killed during clashes with police at Lonmin's Marikana platinum mine.

Australia is to increase its refugee intake to 20,000 annually, a rise of 40%, following recommendations by an expert panel.