Africa Breaking News

South Sudan Urged to Probe Atrocities

Human Rights Watch describes 'horrendous crimes' it says have been committed across the country during a wave of ethnic fighting

Conflicts in South Sudan, CAR Dominate AU Summit

AU Holds Key Summit Dominated by Conflicts in South Sudan, CAR

AU Summit Focuses on S. Sudan, CAR Conflicts

In opening remarks, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said issues of peace and security have been 'major preoccupation' of AU in past year

AU Opens Key Summit Dominated by Conflicts in South Sudan, CAR

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