Africa Breaking News

UN Refuses to Close Somali Refugee Camps in Kenya

Kenya hosts nearly 500,000 Somalis who have fled their country over the past 20 years, most of whom live in the sprawling Dadaab camps near the border

UN Extends Mandate for Security Force in Abyei

Unanimous Council vote passes resolution authorizing force of mostly Ethiopian soldiers to remain in place through May 31 of next year

Officials Counting Votes in Mali After 'Abysmal' Turnout

Some irregularities, including Tuareg separatists preventing voters from casting ballots in a few places, were reported

Four Arrested for Witness Tampering in ICC Case

Former Congolese vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba faces charges of murder, rape, pillaging for actions his rebel group allegedly committed in Central African Republic in 2002, 2003

Mali Votes Under Threat of Violence

Initial reports say voter turnout is light

Mauritanians Vote Despite Boycotts

Roughly 1,500 candidates from 74 parties compete for 147 parliamentary seats and leadership positions on 218 local councils

CAR Leader Says Kony Ready to Surrender

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