Nov 20, 2008 - UN agrees DR Congo troop increase

The UN Security Council votes to send 3,000 more troops to DR Congo following renewed fighting in the east of the country.

Nov 20, 2008 - S Africa to cut aid to Zimbabwe

South Africa's cabinet says it will withhold $28m of aid to Zimbabwe until a representative government is in place.

Nov 20, 2008 - 'Experts' lead Saudi tanker talks

Talks between Somali pirates and owners of a Saudi tanker are being conducted by specialists, shipping sources tell the BBC.

Nov 20, 2008 - Somalia 'to become pirate magnet'

Somalia must be helped by the international community to stop it becoming a "magnet for pirates," a senior Egyptian official has said.

Nov 20, 2008 - African child 'well-being' rated

Some poor countries score well compared to richer ones in a report assessing the treatment of children in Africa.