Africa Breaking News

New CAR Atrocities Highlight Muslim-Christian Tensions

Witnesses say soldiers took part in beating and stabbing of suspected Muslim rebel group member who was subsequently dragged through streets

Prosecutors Allege Obstruction Kenyan President's Trial

Prosecutors asking International Criminal Court to delay trial of President Uhuru Kenyatta until government turns over what 'critical' evidence in case

Libya: All Chemical Weapons Destroyed

Libya had spent years destroying its stockpile before halting the operation in 2010; The operation was restarted after the fall of Gadhafi and more weapons were discovered

South Sudan Refutes Machar Accusations

Country's Ambassador to US defends president, telling VOA Kiir is known for being inclusive

France Begins First Rwandan Genocide Trial

France Begins First Rwandan Genocide Trial

Pascal Simbikangwa is accused of supplying, instructing Hutu radicals during attacks that killed an estimated 800,000 people in 1994

S. Sudan's Machar Unveils 'Resistance' Group

Machar's 'resistance' group intends to fight government to ensure democracy and good governance

75 Killed in CAR Village, According to Priest

Father Cassien Kamatari says killings occurred over the past six days in Boda, west Bangui, after former Seleka rebels stopped in the town

Mandela Leaves $4 Million to Family, Staff, Schools, ANC

Forty-page document shows former South African president was a meticulous, generous man who took time to explain the reason behind each of his bequests

Three Killed in South African Plane Crash

Officials said it was raining heavily at the time of the crash

Donors Pledge Over $300 Million to Help CAR