London, Jan 21 - Hollywood superstar George Clooney is recovering after contracting malaria during his trip to Sudan, Africa.

The 49-year-old visited Sudan twice in the past three months and was last there a week ago. He is working on a project with the United Nations and Google to help stave off a new civil war, reports dailymail. co. uk.

TV host Piers Morgan wrote on his Twitter page: "George Clooney has contracted malaria following recent trip to Sudan. Taking medication but feeling rough." (IANS)