Africa Breaking News

France Sending Additional Troops to C.A.R.

Statement from office of President Francois Hollande also calls on EU to speed up deployment of promised 500 troops

Pistorius: 'Consumed With Sorrow' Over Girlfriend Shooting

In a rare statement posted to his website, Pistorius said no words can fully capture his feelings about the accident that killed Reeva Steenkamp

Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings

Mali Arrests Ex-Defense Chief over Paratrooper Killings

Former defense minister, General Yamoussa Camara accused of killing of 21 paratroopers

1,000 Muslims Reported Trapped in CAR Town

Al-Shabab Attack Kills 6 in Somali Capital

Al-Shabab Attack Kills 6 in Somali Capital

Official says bomb appeared to target a UN convoy

Suspected Boko Haram Gunmen Kill Dozens in Nigerian Town

Witnesses say at least 39 people are dead, hundreds of homes have been burned down in Borno state -- a region where President Jonathan's troops are struggling to contain the insurgency

Rights Groups Warn of 'Ethnic Cleansing' In CAR

French Defense Minister Holds Talks in CAR Amid Warnings of Ethnic Cleansing

In Bangui, Jean Yves Le Drian meets with top military officers, Central African Republic's interim president, says conflict-torn country must not be allowed to split

One Survivor From Algerian Plane Crash; 77 Killed

Earlier, it was reported 103 people have been on board C-130 transport