Africa Breaking News

Fighting Continues in DRC Despite Calls for Cease-Fire

$8 Billion Pledged to Improve Conditions in Sahel

Fighting Continues in DRC Despite Calls for Cease-Fire

UN, Congolese officials say four civilians were killed by shelling in border town of Bunagana

Kenya Charges 4 in Mall Attack

Suspects, who all pleaded not guilty, are charged with committing terrorist act by providing shelter to alleged gunmen

DRC Wants Rebellion's End, Not Cease-Fire

Negotiators said peace talks broke down last month with the parties divided over a proposed amnesty for the rebels

M23 Rebels Call for Cease-Fire in DRC

Call comes as rebels are being attacked by government forces near border with Uganda, which has been hosting peace talks that stalled last month

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