Africa Breaking News

Nearly 1 Million Displaced in CAR Violence

UN refugee agency says looting, attacks on civilians and the presence of armed groups at some shelters are hampering relief efforts

South Sudan Peace Talks Begin in Ethiopia

South Sudan Peace Talks Begin in Ethiopia

Mediators Face Delicate Task in S. Sudan Talks

South Sudan's government and rebels meet separately with mediators in Addis Ababa as experts warn the situation will worsen if the East African regional bloc continues to condemn the insurgents

South Sudan Peace Talks Set as Fighting Continues

Representatives of President Salva Kiir and former vice president Riek Machar gather in Ethiopia's capital

South Sudan Peace Talks Set as Fighting Continues

Congolese Commander Killed in Rocket Attack

Connect the Dots: Infant Mortality, Graft and Elephant Poaching

New data clarifies link between poverty and poaching

Death Toll at 20 From al-Shabab Bombings

Key DRC Army Commander Killed in Ambush

Colonel Mamadou Ndala helped government defeat M23 rebels; at least two other security officers also killed in North Kivu province

South Sudan Peace Talks Due to Begin in Ethiopia