Africa Breaking News

UNSC Approves 'Protection' Force for Workers in CAR

The landlocked nation has been in chaos since Seleka rebels toppled President Francois Bozize in March

U.S: No Plans to Deploy Osprey to Uganda

Four French Hostages in Niger Released

Men were working for nuclear firm Areva when they were kidnapped by al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb more than three years ago

Fresh Fighting Erupts Between Mozambique Forces, Renamo

Renamo claims Frelimo has rigged elections and has marginalized opposition

Kenyan Soldiers Fired for Looting During Mall Siege

Security camera footage shows soldiers taking things from various counters, walking away carrying plastic shopping bags

South African Militants Sentenced in Mandela Plot

Trial of pro-apartheid militants lasted a decade

US: No Plans to Deploy Osprey to Uganda

Earlier,US military reportedly asked White House to temporarily base Osprey aircraft in Uganda, to help country find Joseph Kony

Drone Strike Kills al-Shabab Militant in Somalia

Witnesses say Ibrahim Ali Abdi, mastermind of group’s suicide missions, was killed Monday when three missiles were fired at his car

Abyei Residents Continue Vote on Joining Sudan, South Sudan

Three-day referendum, which began Sunday, is not sanctioned by either country's government

Security Council to Discuss DRC as Army Takes Towns from Rebels

Security Council to Discuss Eastern DRC as Fighting Continues