Africa Breaking News

Migrant Boat Sinks Off Italy, Hundreds in Sea

African Nations Discuss Stance on ICC

Ethiopia's foreign minister tells African Union the International Criminal Court has become a political tool that unfairly targeted Africans

Kenya's President Seeks Dismissal of ICC Trial

Lawyers for Kenyatta alleged wide-ranging abuses in case against Kenyan president at Hague court

M23 Rebels in DRC Using Illegal Gold to Finance Rebellion

Reports say smuggled gold is initially sold in the United Arab Emirates.

UN Calls for Peacekeeping Force in CAR

Much of the Central African Republic has descended into chaos since the rebel coalition Seleka overthrew President Francois Bozize in March.

Charles Taylor to Serve Prison Sentence in Britain

Former Liberian president was found guilty on 11 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for aiding rebels during Sierra Leone's civil war

EU Pledges $40 Million to Italy to Help With Migrants

Italian authorities detained a Tunisian man who is believed to have been the captain of the ill-fated boat that sunk

International Community Sees 'Irregularities' in Guinea Poll

Observers say issues kept 'significant number' of votes from being considered, bringing results into question

Kenya Seizes 1,600 Pieces of Ivory

The four metric tons of ivory were hidden in sesame seed bags being transported from Uganda

23 Killed in CAR Unrest

Officials, witnesses say fighting between militias and former Seleka rebels erupted Tuesday in the remote northwestern village of Gaga

Guinea's President Dismisses Election Fraud Allegations