27 presidential candidates crisscross country to rally supporters ahead of July 28 presidential election
FIDH says heavily-armed Seleka rebels have murdered at least 400 civilians since seizing control of Central African Republic on March 24
Former detainees give depositions before special tribunal that has charged ex-dictator with crimes against humanity, torture and war crimes
Djotodia says 'big problem' that remains is Lord's Resistance Army, still active in far northeast and east of country
Move comes after Transparency International report found 77 percent of people surveyed in Liberia paid bribe to police in past year
Months after rebels staged a coup, aid agencies say rural areas are hard hit by severe food shortages and a spike in malaria cases
President Johnson Sirleaf says Roberts International Airport in Monrovia is in deplorable condition, has not had any major upgrades since 1970
Hissene Habre has been indicted for crimes against humanity, war crimes, and torture by special African tribunal in Dakar
Human Rights Watch says rebels are also attacking the population in rural areas around the capital
President Macky Sall says his country won’t decriminalize homosexuality
US, Senegal presidents expected to discuss trade issues, security concerns in Africa's Sahel region
In Bamako, registered voters say they plan to participate but are unsure about where to pick up their voter cards
President begins three-nation Africa tour June 26 with key US ally and model of stability in troubled region
Region faces unprecedented security challenges from transnational jihadist groups like Boko Haram in Nigeria and The Signed in Blood brigade
Experts say series of moves show that while China-Africa honeymoon may be over, divorce is unlikely
Claims by rights groups include: arbitrary detentions, torture and in some cases, killings
Military prepares assault on rebel stronghold of Kidal following the capture of Anefis
Manhunt underway for 22 prisoners who escaped during jail break by detainees being held on terrorism charges
May 23 attack damaged a French-owned uranium mine, killed one staff member and wounded 14
Researchers say results are evidence of risk that violent extremism poses to West Africa in wake of French-led military intervention
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