Africa Breaking News

Joint Military Operation Under Way in Northern Mali

Nigerian Americans Offended by Senator's Joke

During an appearance in his home state of Texas this week, Republican Party lawmaker Cruz referenced what he called 'Nigerian e-mail scammers'

Two Americans Kidnapped by Pirates Off Nigeria

Chadian Soldiers Killed in Militant Attack in Mali

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