Africa Breaking News

Ex-Rebels Attack Mozambique Police Station After Ending Peace Deal

Officials say Renamo staged pre-dawn attack at station near Maringue, located close to group's military base

Abyei Region Key as Sudan, South Sudan Leaders Meet

Abyei was to hold a referendum in 2011 to determine whether it would be a part of north or south but vote never took place

Mozambique's Former Rebels End 1992 Peace Deal

Renamo says it is ending deal with ruling Frelimo party, raising fears of renewed violence in the country

Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan to Meet

Envoys: Congo-M23 Talks Stall After Making Some Progress

Despite Progress, Congo Peace Talks Stall

Sides reportedly agree on eight articles in draft peace agreement but remain apart on questions of amnesty for rebels, security arrangements

Kenya Mall Security Footage Appears to Show Soldiers Looting Shops

The military is planning to hold a news conference Wednesday to address the allegations

Witnesses: 19 Dead at Fake Nigerian Checkpoint

Witnesses say suspected Boko Haram militants dressed as Nigerian soldiers responsible for massacre near border with Cameroon

Al-Shabab Militants Claim Responsibility for Deadly Somalia Bombing

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