Africa Breaking News

Sources: US Drone Strike Nearly Hit Al-Shabab Leader

South Sudan Releases 7 Key Political Detainees to Kenya

Sources: US Drone Strike Nearly Hits al-Shabab Leader

Militant source, sources close to AU mission in Somalia says that Ahmed Abdi Godane was in vicinity of attack, which took place north of Barawe, in Lower Shabelle region

CAR Prime Minister Welcomes EU Troops

Plan approved by UN Security Council will allow about 500 European troops to deploy to the country, in addition to French and African troops already stationed there

Death Toll From Suspected Boko Haram Attack Up to 85

Kenya Sentences Chinese Man Under New Anti-Poaching Law

Forty-year-old Tang Yong Jian pleaded guilty to charges of illegally possessing, dealing in ivory after arrest at Nairobi's international airport this month

Defiant Morsi on Trial in Jailbreak Case

Former Egyptian president being tried along with 130 other people, including members of his Muslim Brotherhood, Palestinian militant group Hamas and Lebanese group Hezbollah

Suspected Islamists Kill 74 Nigerian Villagers

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