US secretary of state is promoting American investment and trade during her multi-nation tour
As part of her 10-day tour Africa tour, US secretary of state met with former President Nelson Mandela in his Qunu home
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says both Sudans need to compromise
Secretary of state began tour in Senegal Wednesday, saying US wants to build mutually beneficial partnerships with African countries
US secretary of state warns African leaders they must respect their people's rights or be destined to lose power
Secretary of state's tour reflects the continent's growing strategic importance to Obama administration
Dioncounda Traore calls on his nation to accept foreign help in retaking northern areas from al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants
Interim president arrives in Bamako more than two months after being beaten by protesters in his office, which forced him to seek treatment in France
New York-based group says soldiers loyal to March coup leader cracked down on at least 80 soldiers, police officers and gendarmes, some of whom are feared dead
President's office reports Mills died suddenly after becoming ill Tuesday
Rescue workers in central part of country continue to search for survivors
Patriotic Forces of Resistance says it will take on Islamist militants, Tuareg separatists to reclaim region
World Vision, Save the Children say disturbing rates of chronic child malnutrition can be better fought with improved access to food in region
Plea for careful deliberation from global security think-tank comes as momentum grows for regional military intervention
Unemployment, particularly among young men, found to be key driver of civil unrest, political violence, criminality and armed rebellion
For the past 15 years, infection rates have remained, on average, below one percent
President Goodluck Jonathan says it may be time for 'birth control legislation'
Alliance between the militia groups has raised fears of inter-communal violence in the north
Militant group has killed hundreds of people in northern Nigeria so far this year in bid for wider application of Islamic law
Liberia will not shield persons accused of crimes committed in other countries, says top law enforcement official
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