Africa Breaking News

Nigeria Says 9 Killed in Clash Between Security, Boko Haram

Protester Dies of Hunger in Cameroon

Hundreds of retrenched workers are demonstrating to demand promised government pay-outs

Ivory Coast Rules Against Sending Former First Lady to ICC

Special cabinet meeting decides Simone Gbagbo would instead be tried in an Ivorian court

Seven Killed in Shootout in Nigerian Capital

At Least 87 Killed in Militant Attack in Nigeria

Islamist fighters, disguised as soldiers, burn scores of homes and buildings in latest massacre; bodies still being collected

Investigators: Police Lying About S. African Mine Massacre

Marikana Commission of Inquiry says it obtained documents that show police force's version of events is 'not the truth' in important aspects

Over 40,000 Watch Mali President's Inauguration

More than 20 heads of state, including French president, gathered in Bamako Thursday for inauguration of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita

US Charges Malian With Diplomat's Murder

FBI is offering a reward of $20,000 for information leading to arrest of 42-year-old Alhassane Ould Mohamed, also known as Cheibani

ICC Judge Warns Against Exposing Ruto Trial Witnesses

Court official issues warning after online bloggers, social media users claim to have identified case's first witness

Sudan Insists Bashir be Allowed to Attend UNGA

Khartoum says US not morally, legally or politically qualified to provide 'sermons' on human rights issues

Ruling Party Rolls to Victory in Rwanda Election