Officials say Ahmad Al Faqi Al Mahdi directed or took part in attacks that demolished 9 historic mausoleums and a mosque in Timbuktu
In a statement Monday, General Gilbert Diendere, says he will step down as the country's de facto leader at the conclusion of talks mediated by the Economic Community of West African States
AU Peace and Security Council announced that the Council will not recognize or support any political process in Burkina Faso outside the transition launched in November last year
Gunfight follows car bomb attack on African Union base in Janaale, Lower Shabelle region, around 4:30 a.m. local time
Army says gunmen ambushed convoy of Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai at village between towns of Mafa and Dikwa
Muhammadu Buhari issued ultimatum as he swore in four new military chiefs in effort to re-energize fight against insurgency
In Zimbabwe, where lions are often seen as a menace or simple fact of life, reaction to killing is muted
Among at least 11 people killed were two militants in hostage situation that lasted nearly a day
Militant group al-Shabab claims responsibility for blast, which targeted Hotel Jazeera near Mogadishu International Airport
Rights observers have criticized the scheduled visit, but some analysts think Obama has a chance to push Addis Ababa on open-government issues
Obama, speaking from Nairobi, urges President Pierre Nkurunziza to hold discussions with African country's opposition
Decline of US-Nigerian relations during administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan made it difficult for two nations to cooperate against Boko Haram
Authorities in the region say forces being mobilized for an offensive in areas still controlled by al-Shabab
Incident in Jakana follows Monday blast in which girl blew herself up at Maiduguri fish market; suspicion falls on Boko Haram
Army spokesman says troops rescued about 100 children and 50 women Wednesday
International court denied former Liberian president's request saying there are no reasons why he should not serve out his prison term in Britain's Frankland Prison
In video message to Nigerian people, US president asks voters to reject violence that has marred previous polls
Though Goodluck Jonathan held off former military ruler Buhari in 2011, he's more vulnerable this time around
Simmering voter discontent with incumbent Jonathan may open door to Muhammadu Buhari, a former military chief
Edgar Lungu's office says he is suffering from achalasia, an illness that leads to narrowing of the food pipe and complications that can include chest pain and difficulty in swallowing food and water
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