Africa Breaking News

France: Central African Republic on 'Verge of Genocide'

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says UN considering resolution that authorizes French and African forces to take action

CAR Leader Says Kony Ready to Surrender

A presidential spokesman says Kony ready to put down his arms and come in from the bush during a telephone conversation with President Djotodia

Nigerian President Advised to Rest After Illness in London

US Readying $40 Million for CAR Peacekeepers

The African Union is set to take charge of a planned 3,500-troop force next month

AU Envoy: Warlord Kony Ailing, Seeking Haven

Nigeria Extends State of Emergency in Northeast

Lawmakers approve six-month extension in areas where troops are fighting Islamist militants

South Africa Mall Collapse Kills One, Injures Dozens

Rescue crews have ended their search for survivors in the rubble of the partially-built shopping mall

22 Killed in al-Shabab Attack on Somali Police

16 Killed in al-Shabab Attack on Somali Police

22 Killed in al-Shabab Attack on Somali Police

Witnesses say car driven by militants exploded Tuesday outside entrance to police station in Beledweyne, central Somalia

Exhibition Honoring Nelson Mandela Opens in Johannesburg