Congo boat catches fire, capsizes; 200 feared dead (AP)
AP - A survivor of a boat capsize in central Congo says at least 200 people are feared dead after the engine caught fire and led the vessel to overturn.
Mozambique police on alert amid calls for new riots (AFP)

A policeman on a Maputo street on September 2. Mozambique police were on alert after days of riots over food prices, as calls for renewed protests were circulated via mobile phone text messages.(AFP/File/Arthur Frayer)AFP - Mozambique police were on alert on Sunday after days of riots over food prices, as calls for renewed protests were circulated via mobile phone text messages.
Egypt journalist faces trial over FM 'insult' (AFP)

An Egyptian policeman outside a court on the outskirts of Cairo. A prominent opposition journalist is to go on trial for allegedly libelling Egypt's foreign minister in a newspaper, a judicial source said(AFP/File/Khaled Desouki)AFP - A prominent opposition journalist is to go on trial for allegedly libelling Egypt's foreign minister in a newspaper, a judicial source said on Sunday.
Storm off Mozambique kills 15 fishermen (AP)
AP - Mozambican authorities say five fishing boats have capsized in a storm off the country's central coast, killing at least 15 fishermen.
Ten-man Malawi shock Tunisia (AFP)

Tunisia striker Zouheir Dhaouadi (right) vies with Malawi forward Ivis Kafoteka in the third round of qualifying match for the African Nations Cup on September 4. Malawi overcame a two-goal deficit and playing the second half a man short to hold Tunisia 2-2.(AFP/Fethi Belaid)AFP - Malawi overcame a two-goal deficit and playing the second half a man short to hold Tunisia 2-2 in a 2012 African Nations Cup thriller this weekend.
World champions Springboks lose their lustre (AFP)

Australia's Kurtley Beale (R) breaks through against South Africa during their last Tri Nations test match at the Free State rugby stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa. A long range penalty goal by Beale with the last kick of the match enabled Australia to defeat South Africa 41-39 in a thrilling southern hemisphere Tri Nations match.(AFP/Gianluigi Guercia)AFP - A year out from defending their World Cup crown, South Africa looked in disarray when they completed a dismal Tri Nations campaign with a 41-39 defeat against Australia on Saturday.
Winning start as South Africa seek redemption (AFP)

Niger's Mohamed Chicoto (L) plays against South Africa's Tsepo Masilela during their 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifier in Nelspruit at the Mbombela Stadium. South Africa launched a challenge for African Nations Cup redemption by outplaying minnows Niger 2-0.(AFP/Alexander Joe)AFP - South Africa launched a challenge for African Nations Cup redemption by outplaying minnows Niger 2-0 Saturday in the north-east city of Nelspruit.
ElBaradei says government behind daughter's swimsuit photos (AFP)

Mohamed ElBaradei, the former UN nuclear chief turned Egyptian reformer, pictured in March 2010, accused the government of publishing pictures of his daughter in a swimsuit and at events with alcohol in reply to his bid for democracy, a newspaper reported on Saturday.(AFP/DDP/File/Michael Gottschalk)AFP - Mohamed ElBaradei, the former UN nuclear chief turned Egyptian reformer, accused the government of publishing pictures of his daughter in a swimsuit and at an event in which alcohol was served, a newspaper reported on Saturday.
Six killed in Darfur camp shootout: peacekeepers (Reuters)

Egypt's Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit speaks to the press in Khartoum in May 2010. A prominent opposition journalist is to go on trial for allegedly libelling Gheit in a newspaper, a judicial source said on Sunday.(AFP/File/Ashraf Shazly)Reuters - Gunmen shot dead six people and injured 33 in clashes at a refugee camp in Sudan's Darfur region on Saturday, peacekeepers said.
Threat of new riots hits Mozambique (AFP)

People walk along a street in Maputo. Mobile phone messages calling for new riots over food and fuel price hikes swirled around Mozambique's capital Maputo Saturday as it recovered from three days of violence that left 10 people dead.(AFP/Arthur Frayer)AFP - Mobile phone messages calling for new riots over food and fuel price hikes swirled around Mozambique's capital Maputo Saturday as it recovered from three days of violence that left 10 people dead.
Egypt probes posters backing spy chief for president (AFP)

A file picture of Egyptian Head of Intelligence Service Omar Suleiman. Egyptian police are investigating an anonymous poster campaign backing Suleiman to take over the presidency from veteran incumbent Hosni Mubarak, an officer said.(AFP/File/Odd Andersen)AFP - Egyptian police are investigating an anonymous poster campaign backing intelligence chief Omar Suleiman to take over the presidency from veteran incumbent Hosni Mubarak, an officer said on Saturday.
South Sudan?s future lies in farming, not oil: WBank (AFP)

A southern Sudanese cattle herder near Mayom in Unity state in March. South Sudan must shift its massive dependence on oil and instead work to develop its agricultural sector, the World Bank's vice president for Africa said.(AFP/File/Peter Martell)AFP - South Sudan must shift its massive dependence on oil and instead work to develop its agricultural sector, the World Bank's vice president for Africa said on Saturday.
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