Africa Breaking News

Group of Nigeria Ruling Party MPs Join Opposition

Departure of 37 lawmakers seen as latest in series of political blows to president Goodluck Jonathan

UN Says Humanitarian Crisis is Spiraling in CAR

An estimated two million people are in need of help after political instability led to deadly clashes that forced thousands of people to flee from their homes

S. Sudan President Willing to Hold Talks with Rival

UN estimates four days of fighting in country, triggered by alleged coup attempt, has killed up to 500 people

Spiraling Humanitarian Crisis in CAR

Spiraling Humanitarian Crisis in CAR

Britain Withdraws Embassy Staff as Fighting Spreads in S. Sudan

UN estimates violence which government says has been triggered by coup attempt has so far claimed up to 500 lives

Gunmen Kill 6 Outside Somali Capital

Fighting Spreads Outside South Sudan Capital

Fighting Spreads Outside S. Sudan's Capital

UN mission says more than 1,000 civilians have sought shelter at its compound in Bor, about 150 kilometers north of Juba

UN Chief Urges Calm in South Sudan

UN Chief Urges Calm in South Sudan

Appeal by Ban Ki-moon comes following deadly fighting triggered by alleged coup attempt