Tonight we bring you the latest on Senegal’s political crisis. President Macky Sall on Friday said he would fully abide by a court decision that overturned the postponement of the presidential election to December, pledging to hold consultations to organise the vote as soon as possible.

In tonight's edition: Senegal's top court says President Macky Sall's decree that postponed the presidential election is unconstitutional. Also, escalating violence in DR Congo is pushing more than 500,000 people to flee fighting in the east. And music is back on in Ethiopia after two years of conflict, as a new generation of musicians emerges in Addis Ababa.

In tonight's edition: Hundreds of Congolese women march in protest against the international community, whom they accuse of hypocrisy over its response to deepening conflict in the east of the country. Millions of people have been killed there since 1994. Also, Nigeria calls for a trio of people to be added to Interpol's watch list for allegedly forging the signature of a former president to steal over $6 million in cash. And love is in the air this Valentine's Day in Zimbabwe's capital Harare, as squads of saxophonists deliver love notes around town.

In tonight's edition: Internet access is cut off in Senegal ahead of a banned protest rally against the postponement of the country's presidential elections. Also, AFCON winners Ivory Coast receive the honours of President Alassane Ouattara, as well as bonus money and villas. Plus we head to Port Sudan, where a schoolyard has been turned into a combat training camp for women and girls.

In tonight's edition: Record-breaking Kenyan marathoner Kelvin Kiptum should have been chasing new firsts in his sport. His unexpected death alongside his coach in a car accident has left his family distraught and sparked international tributes. Also, Niger once again raises the prospect of leaving the CFA franc behind to form a common currency with fellow military regimes Burkina Faso and Mali. And fans are still buzzing from Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

In tonight's edition: Israel denies threatening South Africa’s international relations minister. Naledi Pandor says she's worried about the safety of her family since South Africa filed a case before the ICJ accusing Israeli forces of committing genocidal acts against Palestinians. Also, Senegalese security forces use tear gas and rubber bullets to hold back protesters demonstrating against the delay of elections which had been due later this month. And a US museum hands back looted royal artefacts to Ghana's Ashanti king.

In tonight's edition: Fewer blackouts and more jobs, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa defends his record and promises better days ahead in his election year state of the nation address.  Outrage amongst civil society in Senegal over the postponement of the presidential election that had been due to be held this month lead to calls for mass mobilisations from religious leaders, teachers and press organisations.

In tonight's edition: Sudan's warring sides have agreed to meet in Switzerland for talks on how to allow in desperately needed aid, 10 months after the outbreak of a war that has devastated the country. The news comes as UN agencies seek $4.1 billion to help civilians in Sudan, as well as those who have fled the conflict. Meanwhile in DR Congo, thousands flee intense fighting as rebels advance near Goma. And the Africa Cup of Nations wraps up its semi-finals to leave way for Sunday's final.

Kenyan doomsday starvation cult leader Paul Mackenzie is charged with 191 counts of murder. More than 400 bodies, including those of children, were exhumed from the Shakahola forest where his followers lived. Also, Senegal's opposition accuses the government of a constitutional coup after parliament votes to back a move by President Macky Sall to delay elections by 10 months. The passing of the proposal followed security forces storming the chamber. And the continent gears up for the AFCON semi-finals on Wednesday. South Africa's Bafana Bafana limber up for their match with Nigeria, whilst the second game pits DR Congo against tournament hosts Ivory Coast.

We bring you a special edition on the unfolding political crisis in Senegal, after President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of a presidential election set for February 25. Clashes broke in the capital Dakar as lawmakers debated the delay.