‘Massive gas discovery’ off Egypt coast
Craig TaylorItalian energy group Eni says it has found one of the world’s largest natural gas fields off Egypt’s coast. BBC News – Africa
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Sanctions threat over S Sudan truce
The UN warns warring sides in South Sudan they face an arms embargo and sanctions if they do not honour a truce due to come into force on Saturday. BBC News – Africa
Many feared dead in Libya sinkings
Hundreds of people are feared dead after two boats carrying up to 500 migrants capsize off the Libyan city of Zuwara. BBC News – Africa
Two Kenyans fail Beijing drugs tests
Two Kenyan runners test positive for doping at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing, the IAAF announces. BBC News – Africa
Kenya court orders teacher pay rise
Kenya’s Supreme Court says that the government should abide by a lower court’s decision to give teachers a pay rise of at least 50%. BBC News – Africa
Militants ambush Nigerian army chief
Suspected Boko Haram militants ambushed a convoy carrying the new head of the Nigerian army through Borno state, the military says. BBC News – Africa