Africa Breaking News

CAR Begins Search for New Interim Leader

South Sudan: 200 Die Fleeing Fighting as Boat Sinks

17 Killed in Nigeria Car Bombing

South Sudan: 200 Die Fleeing Fighting as Boat Sinks

Deadly Explosion in Northern Nigeria

Tuesday's blast took place in busy area of Maiduguri, capital of Borno state

CAR Begins Search for New President

Lawmakers have two weeks to find a successor for former interim leader Djotodia, who stepped down amid violence that has killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million others

South Sudan: 200 Die Fleeing Fighting as Boat Sinks

Spokesman says accident happened on White Nile river near city of Malakal

CAR Interim Leader Vows to Restore Security in Bangui

Nigerian President Signs Anti-gay Bill Into Law

Measure bans same-sex marriage and membership in gay organizations; offenses punished with up to 14 years in prison

CAR Interim Leader Vows to Restore Security in Bangui

City has been terrorized by six weeks of political, ethnic violence that has displaced nearly 500,000 residents

S. Sudan Peace Talks Continue Amid Ongoing Fighting

Agreement on proposed cease-fire has been held up by government's refusal to release 11 political detainees, as demanded by rebels