Africa Breaking News

Kenyan President Seeks ICC Trial Delay

Chadian Soldiers Killed in Attack in Mali

Security officials say suicide bombers detonated car filled with explosives in Tessalit, and militants retreated during exchange of gunfire with soldiers

DRC's Kabila Pledges to Create Unity Government

President vows to take action on more than 600 recommendations drafted by government, opposition and civil society members during 3 weeks of talks

More Children Surviving in Africa, But Some Populations Lag

Kids in poor and rural areas, as well as girls and infants, remain more at risk of dying

Nigeria: 37 Boko Haram Militants Killed in Military Strikes

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