The latest stories from the Africa section of the BBC News web site.
Lockerbie bomber Megrahi is dead
Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi dies at home in Tripoli, nearly three years after he was controversially freed from a Scottish prison.
McCarthy tipped for Bafana return
Orlando Pirates caretaker coach urges South Africa to recall Benni McCarthy after he sealed the club's league title.
Sudan releases foreign nationals
Sudan releases four foreigners detained last month near in the disputed area near the border with South Sudan, officials say.
Uganda profile
Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Uganda.
Chelsea 1-1 Bayern Munich (aet, 4-3 pens)
Chelsea achieve a dramatic Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich following a penalty shoot-out at the home of the German side.
Bombs kill soldiers in Mogadishu
Somali government soldiers are among five people killed in two bomb attacks in the capital Mogadishu blamed on al-Shabab Islamist fighters.
