Africa Breaking News

Seleka Rebels Evacuate Main Camp in CAR Capital

Rebels move by convoy to another base north of city

60 Killed in Suspected Boko Haram Attacks

Seleka Rebels Flee CAR Capital

UN Humanitarian Chief in South Sudan

Valerie Amos to meet with aid groups and government officials to speed up assistance to hundreds of thousands of people displaced by weeks of fighting with rebel faction

AU Lifts Madagascar Suspension

The suspension was imposed after a 2009 coup; New President Hery Rajaonarimampianina took office Saturday

Ban: Tunisia a 'Model' with New Constitution

Tunisia's national assembly approved the new constitution Sunday; It is one of the most progressive in the Arab world

US Threatens Central African Republic with Sanctions

US Threatens CAR with Sanctions

Secretary of State John Kerry warns that US will consider targeted sanctions on those who pursue their own selfish ends by abetting or encouraging violence

Tunisia Approves Democratic Constitution

Somali Militant Killed in Drone Attack

Rebel sources told VOA's Somali service that the victim was a senior aide to al-Shabab's top leader

Norwegian FM: S. Sudan Cease-fire 'Very Shaky'

Borge Brende tells AFP South Sudan needs proper verifying and monitoring tools