Africa Breaking News

Rare Solar Eclipse Seen in Africa

Best land viewing happened in Gabon, where people were able to see the event for more than a minute

Mali, French Governments Condemn Killing of French Journalists

French Journalists Kidnapped and Killed in Mali

Kenya's Leader Holds Off Signing Media Bill

Measure would set up government tribunal that could impose fines of up to $240,000 on news organizations that violate its code of conduct

French Journalists Kidnapped and Killed in Mali

Unidentified gunmen kidnap male, female journalists shortly after they finish interviewing MNLA official

French Journalists Kidnapped in Mali

Niger Cracks Down on Illegal Migrants

127 migrants intercepted as they were trying to cross the Sahara desert into Algeria, days after officials found the bodies of 92 migrants who attempted a similar trip

Kenyan Lawmakers Pass Harsh Media Law

Criticism flies as controversial media bill creates government tribunal with power to impose heavy fines on journalists who violate code of media conduct

Al-Shabab Camp 'Destroyed' After Airstrike

Kenyan defense ministry says some al-Shabab fighters who attacked Nairobi shopping mall last month had received training at the camp

Kenyatta's War-Crimes Trial Now Set for 2014

Statement from court in The Hague notes that both prosecution and defense have agreed to delay the proceedings

Abyei's Ngok Dinka Tribe Votes to Join South Sudan

Residents of region claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan have voted to be part of the south, although neither country's government is recognizing the poll