Africa Breaking News

Security Council to Consider Delay in ICC Kenyatta, Ruto Trials

Security Council to Consider Delay in ICC Kenyatta, Ruto Trials

Resolution needs at least nine votes on 15-member council to pass; Rwanda's deputy head of mission to UN says seven nations plan to vote yes

French Priest Kidnapped in Cameroon

Motivation for kidnapping of Georges Vandenbeusch remains unclear

French Priest Kidnapped in Cameroon

French Priest Kidnapped in Cameroon

US Names 2 Nigerian-Based Groups Terrorist Organizations

Majority of Africans Unhappy With Anti-Corruption Efforts

Many Africans are still paying bribes to get basic services

Reports: US to Name Boko Haram as Terrorist Organization

Move would curtail material, financial support for Islamist militant group blamed for thousands of deaths in northern Nigeria

Officials Fear Somalia Cyclone Death Toll May Reach 300

Heavy torrential rains caused flash floods that led to the loss of a great deal of livestock and many fishing boats

US Mariners Kidnapped Near Nigeria Freed

Two Americans were kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast last month

UN Approves More Troops for AU Force in Somalia

Security Council authorizes more than 4,000 new troops to help battle militants, bringing force's strength to slightly more than 22,000