Africa Breaking News

Death Toll from Mali Boat Accident Rises to 72

Boat traveling from northern town of Mopti to Timbuktu was overloaded with passengers, cargo when it broke apart, sank on Niger River

At Least 15 Killed in Somalia Attack

Militant group al-Shabab claims responsibility for attack on small but crowded Beledweyne restaurant that is popular with foreign troops who are in Somalia to fight the terrorist organization

ICC Partially Excuses Kenyan Leader from Trial

Judges say Kenyatta must be present for opening and closing statements, delivery of verdict, and when alleged victims present their views in person

Norwegian May Be Linked to Kenya Mall Siege

Norwegian-Somali Among Suspects in Nairobi Mall Attack

Uganda Police on Alert for 'Westgate-Style Attack'

US Embassy warns of possible terrorist strike like the one that killed dozens at a Kenyan mall last month

Norwegian-Somalia Among Suspects in Nairobi Mall Attack

Norwegian May Be Linked to Kenya Mall Siege

Hassan Abdi Dhuhulow was reportedly identified as one of several gunmen in security footage from attack on Westgate Mall

Cameroon's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Elections

Ruling party victory extends President Paul Biya's three-decade hold on power

Report: 30 Million Affected by Modern Slavery

East Africa Oil Discoveries Breed Challenges

More hydrocarbons have been discovered in East Africa in last two years than anywhere else